College of Education
Programs
Master of Arts in Counseling
The program leading to the Master of Arts degree in Counseling consists of the following three sequences:
- School Counseling
- Community Counseling
- Rehabilitation Counseling
Master of Arts in Family Counseling
The Department of Counselor Education offers a 60 hour program (20 courses) leading to the Master of Arts in Family Counseling. The program leads to licensure in Illinois for LCPC and LMFT. Family counselors work with individuals, families, and couples. Family counselors treat a variety of problems such as marital problems, individual problems, child-parent problems, and problems such as depression and anxiety. Family counselors look at the impact that a family can have on an individual, and may look to the family as part of a treatment plan.
Read MoreMaster of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling
The Department of Counselor Education Rehabilitation Counseling program is committed to improving the lives of persons with disabilities by providing qualified (CRC-eligible) professional rehabilitation counselors trained in the current best practices of rehabilitation services to work in public and private agencies serving a diverse state and nation.
Read MoreMaster of Science in Exercise Science
The overall mission of the M.S. in Exercise Science program is to promote fitness and optimal health through teaching, research, and service. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills for advanced study or careers in exercise and health-related fields. Our graduates understand and can explain the integrative roles of anatomy, biomechanics, biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, metabolic biochemistry, motor learning, and biopsychology of behavior, that underlie effective lifestyle programming for improved health, fitness, and performance.
Read MoreMaster of Arts in Gifted Education
The Master of Arts in Gifted Education (MAGE) is a 36-credit hour graduate program designed for candidates (teachers, program coordinators, school counselors, administrators, and parents) who are interested in developing and delivering appropriate educational programs for gifted students.
Coursework includes a solid foundation in the nature of giftedness, identification of the gifted, organizational program planning, gifted curriculum, teaching strategies and program evaluation. Additionally, courses are offered to address the social-emotional needs of gifted, creativity, parenting, advocacy concerns and the needs of diverse and under-served student populations.
Read MoreMaster of Arts in Human Resource Development
The HRD master's program prepares professionals who will be responsible for the training, education, development, and performance improvement of adults in businesses and organizations in all areas including: business, health care, human service, non-profit, and governmental agencies. The program has been developed especially for those wishing to move into HRD field as well as current practitioners desiring more formal training.
Read MoreMaster of Arts in Inner City Studies Education
The Inner City Studies Education graduate program places intense emphasis on the scholar/activist tradition in preparing those who work and live in the inner city to understand and act upon the interests of residents of the inner city and to participate in the richness, specifically, of the African American communities. The graduate program places in-depth examination and analysis of the multiplicity of research issues, problems, assumptions, and questions about inner city communities from an African-centered perspective. The approach and Discipline encompasses a research methodology and worldview, which ultimately achieves different results when applied to present day inner city populations. The aim of this research approach is to forge new understandings of human relationships in inner city communities in the Chicago metropolitan area and worldwide.
Read MoreMaster of Science in Instruction: Elementary Bilingual/Bicultural Education
The current Master of Science in Instruction: Elementary Bilingual/Bicultural Education Program is designed to offer professional development to classroom teachers who are interested in updating and refining their teaching competencies in the area of Bilingual/Bicultural at the elementary level.*
*Please note that the current Master of Science in Instruction - Elementary Bilingual/Bicultural Education is under revision. The new program, Master of Science in Teaching and Inquiry-Elementary and Bilingual/Bicultural Education will have a pre-set course sequence that will be 5 terms in length requiring completion of 31 credit hours. Each term students take one required ?core? course and one elective course from an extensive list of possible classes that lead to Bilingual or ESL endorsement. It is anticipated that this program will be initiated in Fall 2013.
Read MoreMaster of Science in Instruction: Elementary Language Arts
The current Master of Science in Instruction: Language Arts program is designed to offer professional development to classroom teachers who are interested in updating and refining their teaching competencies in the area of Language Arts at the elementary level.*
*Please note that the current Master of Science in Instruction: Language Arts is under revision. The new program, Master of Science in Teaching and Inquiry: Elementary will have a pre-set course sequence that will be 5 terms in length requiring completion of 31 credit hours. Each term students take one required core course and one elective course from an extensive list of possible classes that lead to Bilingual/ ESL or Early Childhood endorsement. It is anticipated that this program will be initiated in Fall 2013.
Read MoreMaster of Science in Instruction: Secondary Language Arts
The M.S. in Instruction: Secondary Language Arts program is designed to offer professional development to classroom teachers who are interested in updating and refining their teaching competencies in the areas of Language Arts and English instruction at the secondary level. Graduates of this program will have updated and advanced knowledge of the theoretical foundations of literacy and language acquisition, principles of curriculum planning and development, language arts research, as well as instructional strategies for enhancing children's acquisition of reading, writing, listening, and speaking competencies in culturally diverse classrooms. Throughout the program there is an emphasis on enhancing teachers' leadership skills in developing and implementing language arts and English curricula. Within this program students complete coursework in two areas:
- A professional core composed of coursework in literacy foundations (theory and pedagogy), curriculum development, cultural diversity, assessment, media technology, and research - eighteen credit hours.
- A concentration in language arts with interdisciplinary coursework in education, reading, English, linguistics, and/or speech - eighteen credit hours.
Master of Arts in Literacy Education
The Department of Literacy Education offers three strands of graduate work leading to Type 10 Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach Certification, Reading Teacher Endorsement for Elementary Grades, or Reading Teacher Endorsement for Secondary Grades, all designed to meet the urgent need for informed and trained instructional leaders in literacy education. The specific objectives of the programs are: to increase candidates knowledge of the nature and score of literacy processes; to advance professional growth in the teaching of literacy; to provide specialized training in assessment and intervention for students who struggle with reading and writing; to prepare candidates for leadership in literacy instructional planning, curriculum development, and professional support. Please visit the Department of Literacy Education website at www.neiu.edu for further information.
Read MoreMaster of Arts in School Leadership
On September 7, 2012 The Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board (SEPLB) approved Northeastern Illinois University's new principal preparation Masters Degree Program in School Leadership leading to the new State of Illinois Principal Endorsement. Students who complete the Master's degree program in School Leadership at NEIU matriculate to positions of leadership in their schools and communities and receive the new State of Illinois Principal Endorsement.
The sequence of courses and the objectives of the School Leadership Program have been designed to develop exemplary school leaders and to foster their continued growth and effectiveness. Our program includes three internship experiences, thus providing for a unique blend of theory and practice in preparation for positions of leadership. Students who successfully complete the course concentration in School Leadership will develop competencies in effective leadership, educational management practices, and staff development at the school level. Completion of the twelve-course program will result in the award of an M.A. degree in School Leadership. This concentration also leads to the new State of Illinois Principal Endorsement.
Read MoreMaster of Arts in Special Education (LBS I)
The Department of Special Education prepares reflective professionals whose goal is to transform the lives of individuals with exceptionality. Our department is housed in the College of Education, which is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Colleges of Education (NCATE), the premier accrediting body approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The Learning Behavior Specialist-I is an initial certification program in special education at the K-12 grade level It is aligned with the standards and code of ethics set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Our teacher candidates work in a wide variety of educational settings throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area. In order for candidates to be eligible to enter the LBS I program, they must provide evidence of having passed the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP), or former Illinois Test of Basic Skills, if not older than five (5) years. Candidates may substitute the ACT or SAT for the TAP, but only in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Illinois Board of Education.
Read MoreMaster of Science in Special Education (LBS II)
The LBS II program at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is designed to provide advanced preparation for candidates who are seeking State of Illinois LBS II Endorsement and a Master of Science degree. An endorsement-only option is available for candidates who already have a Master's degree. In order for candidates to be eligible to enter the LBS II program, they must have a valid LBS I certificate or Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Blind and Visually impaired or Speech Language Pathology on a type 10 (or the respective equivalent), have passed the Illinois Test of Basic Skills and the Assessment of Professional Teaching (ATP) and met the requirements of the NEIU College of Graduate Studies and Research and the Special Education Department.
Read MoreMaster of Arts in Teaching: Bilingual/Bicultural Education - Elementary
The Master of Arts in Teaching: Bilingual/Bicultural Education is designed to reflect a multicultural/multilinguistic focus and encourages candidates who already hold a non-education undergraduate degree to pursue an initial Illinois elementary teaching certificate and bilingual approval while attaining a master's degree.
This program has three components of coursework:
- Professional core of eighteen credit hours in the area of multicultural education, media technology, assessment, literacy theory and pedagogy, general curriculum development, and research.
- Concentration of eighteen credit hours in bilingual/ bicultural education leading to bilingual approval.
- Certification coursework consisting of additional pedagogical study, special education and field experiences, including 100 clock hours of clinical experience and student teaching internship, totaling fifteen credit hours.
Students seeking teacher certification are required to pass the State of Illinois Certification Testing System:Test of Academic Proficiency, Content-area Test, Assessment of Professional Teaching Test.
Read MoreMaster of Arts in Teaching: Early Childhood Education (New Program Starting Fall 2013)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Early Childhood Education will provide a Master of Arts degree and Type 04 Certification for teaching young children age 0-8 years. The program is designed to prepare high quality teachers to give young children a strong 21st century foundation for learning and development. Our diverse and dynamic faculty will ensure academically solid groundwork and enriching learning experiences for students.
Read MoreMaster of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Language Arts
Master of the Arts in Teaching: Elementary Language Arts Program has been designed for returning students who wish to obtain initial teacher certification at the elementary level along with a master's degree and an endorsement in the area of Language Arts.
This program has three components of coursework:
- Professional Core in the areas of multicultural education, media technology, literacy theory/pedagogy, general curriculum development, and research - eighteen credit hours.
- Concentration in Language Arts with courses in curriculum and instruction, reading, linguistics, TESL, English and/or speech - eighteen credit hours.
- Certification coursework composed of additional pedagogical study and field experiences (including 100 hours of clinical experiences and student teaching internship). Students seeking teacher certification are required to pass the Illinois Certification Testing System: Test of Proficiency, Content-area Test, Assessment of Professional Teaching Test.
Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Language Arts
The Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary English/Language Arts Program has been designed for returning students who wish to obtain initial teacher certification at the secondary level along with a master's degree in the area of Language Arts and English instruction.
This program has three components of coursework:
- Professional Core in the areas of multicultural education, media technology, literacy theory/pedagogy, general curriculum development, and research- eighteen credit hours
- Concentration in Language Arts with courses in curriculum and instruction, reading, linguistics, TESL, English and/or speech- eighteen credit hours,
- Certification coursework composed of additional pedagogical study and field experiences (including 100 hours of clinical experiences and student teaching internship).