Admission Requirements
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- A master of science in education or its equivalent with 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
- Applicants for the superintendent program must show they have at least two years full-time administrative or supervisory experience on the following Illinois Credential: General Administrative; Principal; Director of Special Education; or Chief Business Official.
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 courses. During the first semester enrolled, 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; and an assessment of written communication skills based on a response to a case study. Upon selection as a candidate, candidates receive full admittance to the program.
