Educational Administration
Online Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.)

How to Apply

A new cohort begins every fall. The application deadline is August 1.

We offer conditional admission to the first semester of our program. You can apply for conditional admission if you have:

• Valid and current Illinois professional educator license
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (preferred)
• For teachers: data providing evidence of two years of student growth and learning within the last five years
• For school support personnel: a minimum of two years of related experience in an educational setting with data providing evidence of two years of student growth and learning within the last five year

You’ll apply through the Graduate School. Your application materials will include:

• Transcripts
• Contact information for two individuals to submit letters of recommendation

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Will My Credits Transfer?

NIU accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions of higher education. You may be able to transfer in up to 15 credits, upon review of your transcript by the department chair (or designee).

Take advantage of all the resources, both human and otherwise, that are available to you. Where you go from here and what you achieve will depend on what you gain from NIU today.