Secondary Education, M.A.
Pat Even
DHH Department Chair, Hinsdale South High School
"When exploring administrative training programs, I was looking for the in-depth training Lewis offers as opposed to a program that only provided the 'paper' to be an administrator. At Lewis, I was able to develop a working network of peers with whom I could grow and rely on as a new administrator."

You understand the importance of strong leadership and are acutely aware of the need for strong leaders - in the classroom, in the school and in the community. With a critical view and explicit focus on social justice, Lewis' Masters in Educational Leadership will help you become one of those leaders that are so desperately needed.

Our challenging curriculum prepares educators to effectively transition into leadership positions such as principal, instructional leadership, dean, team leader, coordinator and more. As a candidate in the Educational Leadership program, you will learn specific and customized leadership methods through courses such as:
  • Ethical and Moral Foundations of Educational Leadership
  • School Law for Administrators
  • School Finance and Business Management
"Our programs prepare critical transformative leaders who will address social issues with integrity and in a caring and ethical manner."
Standing behind the College of Education's mission of "Developing Learning Communities", our Educational Leadership faculty and local educational professionals will equip you at every level with the knowledge, strategies and resources needed to be an effective leader.

With rolling admission at the Romeoville campus, and cohort options at the regional campuses, Lewis University is the perfect place to prepare for your Type 75/General Administrative Certificate and widely expand your career options.

Degree Format


The Master of Education program requires 33 semester credit hours, which can be completed in an accelerated format in a little over 20 months of full-time study. 240 clinical hours are also required for the degree. The 12 non-core credit hours may consist of the standard curriculum strand or the Special Education strand.

Master of Arts Option


Candidates may earn a Master of Arts (M.A.) by adding an additional 12 credit hours to this program, including a thesis capstone.

Supervisory Endorsement of the Standard Special Certificate in Special Education


Candidates may elect to complete additional requirements for the Supervisory Endorsement of a Type 10 Certificate. Prerequisites apply and a transcript review must be completed by ISBE for approval.


Note: If you already hold a masters degree, consider an alternative approach for earning your Type 75 Certification.




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