Apply to the Master of Arts in Education

Master of Arts in Education Curriculum & Instruction Application Process
North Central College operates on a rolling admission basis in which completed applications are reviewed throughout the admission cycle.  Students are advised to complete their application as early as possible to ensure timely consideration.  Students can enroll four times a year:  January, March, June, and September.  Applications for admission and all supporting documents should be received in the Office of Graduate Admission by the following preferred decision deadlines:

Summer Term        Friday, April 26, 2013
Fall Term               Friday, August 2, 2013
Winter Term          Friday, November 22, 2013
Spring Term          Friday, February 14, 2014

Instructions for applying
To be considered for admission, students must possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, possess a current teaching certificate and teaching experience. Submit the following items to the Office of Graduate Admission, and you can upload application materials here.

1. Complete the online application.
2. Official transcripts from every undergraduate, graduate or professional school attended. Each transcript must be signed and sealed by the Registrar of each institution.
3. A personal statement describing your professional and personal goals for pursuing a graduate degree.
4. A copy of your professional resume.
5.  A copy of current teaching certificate.
6.  A letter from your district's personnel office indicating the length of your teaching experience.

Master of Arts in Education Educational Leadership and Administration Application Process

North Central College operates on a rolling admission basis in which completed applications are reviewed throughout the admission cycle.  Students are advised to complete their application as early as possible to ensure timely consideration. Students can enroll four times a year: January, March, June, and September.  To be considered for admission, students must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, possess a current teaching certificate and possess teaching experience.  Applications for admission and all supporting documents should be received in the Office of Graduate Admission by the following preferred decision deadlines:

Summer Term     Friday, April 26, 2013
Fall Term            Friday, August 2, 2013
Winter Term       Friday, November 22, 2013
Spring Term       Friday, February 14, 2014

Instructions for applying
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Education Educational Leadership and Administration program, students must submit the following items to the Office of Graduate Admission, and you can upload application materials here:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Official transcripts from every undergraduate, graduate, or professional school attended. Each transcript must be signed and sealed by the Registrar of each institution.
3. A personal statement describing your knowledge about curriculum and instructional practices.
4. A copy of your professional resume.  Please describe accomplished classroom instruction and leadership roles.
5. A copy of current teaching certificate
6. A letter from your district's personnel office indicating the length of your teaching experience.
7. Two Leadership Disposition Questionnaires.  One questionnaire must be completed by a school administrator who holds a Type 75 certificate and the second questionnaire must be completed by the applicant.

Send all application materials to:
Office of Graduate Admission
North Central College
30 N. Brainard Street
Naperville, Illinois 60540