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Applying to Master of Education in Educational Leadership Degree Program

Summer 2023 - ONLINE

April 7, 2023 

(May 8, first day of class)

minimum enrollment required 

Fall 2023 - ONLINE

August 1, 2023

(August 23, first day of class)

minimum enrollment required

Spring 2024 - ONLINE

December 8, 2023

(January 8, first day of class)

minimum enrollment required 

Master of Education Application Process 

Expedite your application by applying through the Instant Admission process

  • All materials should be emailed to grad@noctrl.edu.
  • Complete this PDF instant admission application
  • Supplemental materials:
    • Letter of Recommendation
    • Official Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions showing an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of coursework is required. 
    • A copy of your Professional Educator License
  • Resume and personal statement are waived

Use either method for the Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree program. New Educational Leadership candidates may start at the beginning of Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

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Complete the online application and upload supplemental materials

  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions showing an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during the last 60 credit hours of coursework is required. 
    • Transcripts can be sent electronically to grad@noctrl.edu or by mail to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville, IL 60540.
  • One professional letter of recommendation (PDF) - Complete and upload the first page of the letter of recommendation form. Send the second page to your reference.
    • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership applicant's letter of recommendation must be from a principal, who will serve as your mentor
  • A copy of your Professional Educator License
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
Admissions Interview

Applicants may be invited to an admissions interview if deemed necessary by the School of Graduate & Professional Studies.

Education Alliance Grant

North Central College is proud to announce a partnership with local businesses and school districts to offer the Education Alliance Grant. Eligible employees with an earned bachelor's degree will receive a 20% tuition discount in the following master's degree programs: