Admission Requirements
Master of Science in Education
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Completion of a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of at least a 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
- Proof of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or out of state equivalent
- International Applicants: Proof of English proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- All applicants must show they have at least two years of teaching experience.
- Applicants must hold, or have held a pre-K-12 teaching position for four years to qualify for licensure.
Education Specialist
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Master of Science in Education or its equivalent; a GPA of 3.25 (A=4.0) or higher in graduate study
- Proof of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or out of state equivalent
- International Applicants: Proof of English proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- All applicants must show they have at least two years of teaching experience.
- Applicants must hold, or have held a pre-K-12 teaching position for four years to qualify for licensure.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Candidate Requirements
Students meeting the admission requirements will be given provisional admission allowing them to enroll in EDAD 500: Organization and Administration of Schools. During EDAD 500, students complete the candidate selection process. This process includes:
- Completion of a leadership portfolio summarizing leadership experience and potential for instructional leadership
- Identification of a qualified mentor for internship experiences
- Participation in a selection interview
- An assessment of written communication skills based on a response to a case study
Upon successful completion of EDAD 500 and selection as a candidate, candidates receive full admittance to the program.
