Admission Requirements

Requirements for All Graduate Education Programs

Bachelors Degree

All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by the State of Illinois.

GPA in Undergraduate Studies

Generally, applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) for consideration.  However, in special circumstances applicants with lower GPAs are considered for the MAE and MATC programs if they score well on either a GRE or MAT exam.  MAEL applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) for state certification.  In addition to cumulative GPA, MATC candidates must have a GPA of 3.0 in their major classes for Illinois Teacher Certification

Application

All applicants for graduate programs in education complete the same online application.

Recommendations

All applicants for graduate programs in education must submit three professional letters of recommendation through the online application.

Transcripts

All applicants must supply official transcripts from all colleges and universities they have attended.  A transcript is only considered official if it is an original copy, sealed by the institution and sent directly to North Park University at this address:

Linda Pastorello
Office of Graduate Admissions
3225 W Foster Avenue Box 40
Chicago, IL 60625

Interview

MAEL applicants are required to sit for a personal interview with the School of Education Admissions Committee.  MATC and MAE applicants may be required to attend a personal interview upon request.

Additional Requirements for the Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Certification (MATC)

The Illinois State Board of Education requires all candidates for teacher certification to pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test.

Additional Requirements for the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL)

• One of the three professional recommendations must be from a current education administrator.
• MAEL applicants must submit a Candidate Selection Portfolio.