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Graduate Education Programs

The Saint Xavier University Education Division offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs, as well as certificate and endorsement programs, to provide licensed teachers the opportunity to earn additional credentials to advance in their careers.

Learn more about Saint Xavier University's graduate education programs below.

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Two Paths to Licensure

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Early Childhood Education

Alternative Licensure

(Birth - Grade 2)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Elementary Education

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Traditional Licensure

(Grades 1-6)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Alternative Licensure

(Grades 1-6)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Middle-Level Education

Alternative Licensure

(Grades 5-8)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Secondary Education

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Traditional Licensure

(9-12 for Biology, English, Math and Social Science and PK-12 for Art, Music and Spanish)




Master of Arts in Education

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Alternative Licensure

(9-12 for Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, History, Math, Physics and Political Science and PK-12 for Art, Music and Spanish)


Master of Arts in Teaching

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LBS I

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Dual Endorsement
LBS I and Bilingual/ESL

Master of Arts in Education

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Special Education (LBS I)
(Grade K-Age 21)

Master of Arts in Education

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Alumni & Student testimonials

"SXU provides the guidance you need to feel empowered and be successful. You’ll have many mentors supporting your successful transition into the classroom."
"If you are considering becoming a teacher and already have a bachelor’s degree, I recommend the alternative licensure program at Saint Xavier."

 

 

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