Additional Requirements for Graduate Programs

Accounting, M.S.

Code (GB02) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• GMAT or GRE Scores
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Additional Requirements

GMAT (450 points minimum) or GRE (149 points on each part, quantitative and verbal)

Biology, M.S.

Code (GE05) Admission: Fall only

Additional Requirements

Either an earned bachelor’s degree with a major in biology or the course equivalent of such, including the usual cognate science courses (i.e. chemistry, physics and math); an undergraduate GPA in their biology and cognate science courses; the personal statement must indicate career goals and reasons for choosing Biology M.S.

Business Administration, M.B.A.

Code (GB03) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• GMAT or GRE Scores
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Additional Requirements

GMAT (450 points minimum) or GRE (149 points on each part, quantitative and verbal)

Business Administration, M.B.A. (Accelerated)

Code (GB04) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• GMAT or GRE Scores
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Additonal Requirements

GMAT (450 points minimum) or GRE (149 points on each part, quantitative and verbal)

Chemistry, M.S.

Code (GE07) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

There are no additional requirements

Communication, Media and Theatre, M.A.

Code (GC13) Admission: Fall Only

Additional Required Documents

Sample research paper, honors thesis, creative essay, or substantial research report

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have completed 15 undergraduate credit hours (nine of which must be junior/senior level courses) in CMT or CMT-related courses, with at least a 3.0 GPA in these courses.

Community and Teacher Leaders, M.A.

Code (GI05) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

There are no additional requirements

Computer Science, M.S.
General Concentration

Code (GS01) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

There are no additional requirements

Computer Science, M.S.
Management Information Systems Concentration

Code (GS01) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

There are no additional requirements

Counseling, M.A.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

Code (GG13) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Official GRE Scores

Additional Requirements

Earlier deadlines: 3/15 for Fall and 8/15 for Spring. See Counselor Education website for details on additional application materials: 1) Complete counselor education application; 2) Write an essay in lieu of Statement of Goals; and 3) Attend pre-admission workshop.

Counseling, M.A.
Family

Code (GG10) Admission: Spring, Fall 

Additional Required Documents

• GRE Scores

Additional Requirements

Earlier deadlines: 3/15 for Fall and 8/15 for Spring. See Counselor Education website for more details.

Counseling, M.A.
Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration

Code (GG12) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Official GRE Scores

Additional Requirements

Earlier deadlines: 3/15 for Fall and 8/15 for Spring. See Counselor Education website for details on additional application materials: 1) Complete counselor education application; 2) Write an essay in lieu of Statement of Goals; and 3) Attend pre-admission workshop.

Counseling, M.A.
School Counseling Concentration

Code (GG11) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Official GRE Scores
• Copy of teaching license (if currently a licensed teacher)

Additional Requirements

Earlier deadlines: 3/15 for Fall and 8/15 for Spring. Two options for application: 1) with Teacher License and 2) without Teacher License that includes meeting Illinois’ test requirement and background check. See Counselor Education website for details on additional application materials: 1) Complete counselor education application; 2) Write an essay in lieu of Statement of Goals; and 3) Attend preadmission workshop.

Early Childhood Education, M.A.T.

Code (GA12) Admission: Fall Only

Additional Required Documents

• TAP/ACT + Writing

Additional Requirements

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 Scale); Successful completion of the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) or have a recent ACT (plus writing) score of 22 or higher; Two professional letters of recommendation from references who are conversant with applicant’s scholarship and experiences with children.

Educational Leadership, M.A.
Higher Education Concentration

Code (GX06) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Additional Required Documents

No prior paid experience in higher education is required. Paid or volunteer K-12 educational experiences will be considered as well.

Educational Leadership, M.A.
School Leadership (K-12) Concentration

Code (GX05) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• In-person interview
• Copy of valid and current Illinois
• TAP/ACT + Writing
• Two letters of recommendation (completed by supervisors)
• Two NEIU Disposition Assessments (completed by supervisors)

Additional Requirements

1) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; 2) Minimum 2.75 G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) from most recent degree; 3) Valid and current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) (i.e., early childhood, elementary, secondary, special K-12, or special preschool-age 21 certificate) OR until June 30, 2019 endorsed in a school support personnel area (i.e., school counselor, school psychologist, speech language pathologist (non-teaching), school nurse, school social worker, school marriage and family counselor) Under current law ISBE requires school support personnel to graduate and obtain the Principal Endorsement no later than June 30, 2019.; 4) Completion of two years of PK-12 full-time teaching OR school service personnel experience within the last five years. 5) Passage of the Illinois Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)/ Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) ACT or SAT scores may be eligible to be used in lieu of these tests. 6) Two letters of recommendation (completed by supervisors). 7) Two NEIU Disposition Assessments (completed by supervisors). 8) Successful completion of a written exam provided by the department. 9) Completion of a successful teaching OR school support personnel portfolio. 10) In-person interview. 

English, M.A.
Composition Concentration

Code (GC12) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Writing sample between 10-15 pages

Additional Requirements

The statement of goals and objectives should be two-three pages; in conjunction with narrating your goals, this statement should also narrate why you are qualified for graduate study (discuss specific English courses, papers, projects, etc.)

English, M.A.
Literature Concentration

Code (GC05) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Writing sample between 10-15 pages

Additional Requirements

The statement of goals and objectives should be two-three pages; in conjunction with narrating your goals, this statement should also narrate why you are qualified for graduate study (discuss specific English courses, papers, projects, etc.)

Exercise Science, M.S.

Code (GR02) Admission: Fall Only

Additional Required Documents

• Two letters of recommendation regarding your ability to complete graduate work should be written by either a teacher or employer
• 500-word personal statement narrating your goals, objectives and qualifications for taking part in the study of Exercise Science at the graduate level

Geography and Environmental Studies, M.A.

Code (GF08) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Requirements

The statement of goals and objectives should be at least two pages and discuss the student’s academic and professional goals in relation to the M.A. program. Students who do not have coursework or professional experience equivalent to an undergraduate minor in the Geography and Environmental Studies disciplines will be eligible for conditional admission subject to the completion of deficiency undergraduate coursework.

Gerontology, M.A.

Code (GP02) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• A two-to-three page essay (doubles as statement of goals)
• Complete work/volunteer resume

Additional Requirements

Prerequisite training course in psychology-related statistics (e.g. PSYC 202).

Gifted Education, M.A.

Code (GA07) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Requires a valid Illinois Professional Educator License or for international students a teaching license.

History, M.A.

Code (GF06) Admission: Fall Only

Additional Required Documents

• Writing sample of at least 10 pages, preferable relevant to history

Human Resource Development, M.A.

Code (GH01) Admission: Spring, Fall

There are no additional requirements

Inner City Studies, M.A.

Code (GI01) Admission: Spring, Fall

There are no additional requirements

Instruction in Language Arts, M.S.
Secondary Education

Code (GL06) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Requirements

• Copying of Teaching license

Additional Required Documents

Valid Illinois teaching license endorsed for secondary level content and a minimum of 18 hours of coursework in literature/composition, linguistics, and/or speech.

Language Arts, M.A.T.
Elementary Education

Code (GL09) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• 400-word writing sample
• TAP/ACT + Writing
• Two letters of professional recommendation

Additional Requirements

Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Passing score on the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP). Or ACT Plus Writing composite score of at least 22 and a minimum 19 in combined English/writing or an SAT (critical reading and mathematics) composite score of 1030 and a minimum 450 in writing; Two letters of professional recommendation; A 400-word writing sample essay as part of the program application.

Latin American Literatures and Cultures, M.A.

Code (GC16) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Statement of Goals and Objectives at least 2 pages, written in Spanish

Additional Requirements

Statement of Goals and Objectives at least 2 pages, written in Spanish. Advancedlevel proficiency in written and oral Spanish as evidenced by a score of at least Advanced Low in the OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) and WPT (Writing Proficiency Test) administered by ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages).

Linguistics, M.A.

Code (GC11) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores or proof of foreign language study

Additional Requirements

9 hours of foreign language study at the undergraduate level or above OR for English as a second/foreign language learners a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper); 79 on the Internet-based test; 213 (computer-based); OR a score of 6.5 on the IELTS

Literacy Education, M.A.

Code (GJ03) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• TAP/ACT + Writing
• Copy of Teaching license

Additional Requirements

Passing score on the BST or TAP; proof of minimum of one year’s teaching experience.

Mathematics, M.S.
Applied Mathematics Concentration

Code (GD02) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

There are no additional requirements

Mathematics, M.S.
Secondary Education Concentration

Code (GD02) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Copy of teaching license

Additional Requirements

Students must have successfully completed 18 or more credit hours of college-level mathematics content courses that include multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics. Equivalent courses completed in other subject areas such as physics, business, computer science, may apply. Applicants who have completed the requisite coursework but do not have licensure may be granted conditional admission if they are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a Teaching Licensure Program (TLP).

Music, M.A.
Applied Music Pedagogy

Code (GM02) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Requirements

Prospective students must audition and, if accepted, take placement exams in music theory and history.

Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, M.A.

Code (GD05) Admission: Fall, Spring

Additional Required Documents

• Copy of teaching license
• 1,000 word essay

Additional Requirements

The 1,000 word essay must describe successful or unsuccessful elementary or middle school math lesson taught.

Political Science, M.A.

Code (GF07) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Requirements

The statement of goals and objectives should be two pages.

Social Work, M.S.W.
Full Program

Code (GW01) Admission: Fall Only. Transfers from other accredited MSW program should consult program for other start options.

Additional Requirements

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a post-graduate GPA of 3.0 in at least 9 credit hours is required; liberal arts coursework that includes coursework in the social and behavioral sciences, the natural sciences, and the humanities; statistics course. Additional requirements may include a background check. One of the letters should be from the Program Director, the Field Director, or Faculty of the transfer school. Deadline March 1; decisions mailed in April.

Social Work, M.S.W.
(Advanced Standing)

Code (GW02) Admission: Fall only

Additional Requirements

Must have graduated with a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the past five years.

Special Education, M.A.

Code (GA10) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• TAP/ACT + Writing

Additional Requirements

Passing score on Basic Skills, TAP current within the past 10 years. A composite ACT plus Writing score of 22, or composite SAT score of 1030 current within the past 10 years will also satisfy this requirement. ACT is recommended.

Special Education, M.S.

Code (GA11) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Proof of Type 10 LBS I Endorsement or equivalent

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, M.A.

Code (GT05) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores or proof of foreign language study

Additional Requirements

Prior experience in education or teaching is not required. Language requirement: For native speakers, 9 credits of college level work, or the equivalent, in one or more foreign languages, or a level 2 in a foreign language on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Assessment. For non-native speakers, English proficiency demonstrated by a score of 95 on the internet-based TOEFL (IBT), with a minimum of 20 on each of 4 sections or by a score of 7.0 on IELTS, with a minimum of 6.5 on each of the four sections; or by a score of 587 on the paper-based TOEFL.

Teaching & Inquiry, M.S.

Code (GL10) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Copy of Teaching license
• 400 word writing sample
• TAP/ACT + Writing
• Two letters of professional recommendation

Additional Requirements

Current and valid state teacher licensure; One of the letters of recommendation must be written by a teacher or administrator at the applicant’s school or previous school; Evidence of a minimum of 2 years of successful K-9 teaching in the applicant’s own classroom; A completed program application; A 400-word writing sample as part of the program application.

 

Biology, M.S. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ10) Admission: Fall Only

Additional Requirements

Either an earned bachelor’s degree with a major in biology or the course equivalent of such, including the usual cognate science courses (i.e. chemistry, physics and math); an undergraduate GPA in their biology and cognate science courses; the personal statement must indicate career goals and reasons for choosing Biology M.S.

English, M.A. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ11) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Writing sample between 10-15 pages

Additional Requirements

The statement of goals and objectives should be two-three pages; in conjunction with narrating your goals, this statement should also narrate why you are qualified for graduate study (discuss specific English courses, papers, projects, etc.)

Geographic Information Science Certificate

Code (G905) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

There are no additional requirements

Gerontology Senior Advocate Certificate

Code (G906) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• A two-to-three page essay
• Complete work/volunteer resume

Additional Requirements

Prerequisite training course in psychology-related statistics (e.g. PSYC 202).

History, M.A. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ12) Admission: Fall Only

Additional Required Documents

• Writing sample between 10-15 pages, preferably relevant to history.

Latin American Literatures and Cultures, M.A. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ14) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Statement of Goals and Objectives at least 2 pages, written in Spanish

Additional Requirements

Advanced-level proficiency in written and oral Spanish as evidenced by a score of at least Advanced Low in the OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) and WPT (Writing Proficiency Test) administered by ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages).

Mathematics, M.S. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ13) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Requirements

Students must have successfully completed 18 or more credit hours of college-level mathematics content courses that include multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics. Equivalent courses completed in other subject areas such as physics, business, computer science, may apply

Music, M.A. and Teaching Endorsement

Code (GZ15) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Requirements

Prospective students must audition and, if accepted, take placement exams in music theory and history

Reading Teacher Endorsement: Elementary Level

Code (G520) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• TAP/ACT + Writing
• Copy of Teaching license

Additional Requirements

Passing score on Basic Skills, TAP current within the past 10 years. A composite ACT plus Writing score of 22, or composite SAT score of 1030 current within the past 10 years will also satisfy this requirement. ACT is recommended.

Reading Teacher Endorsement: Secondary Level

Code (G521) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• TAP/ACT + Writing
• Copy of Teaching license

Additional Requirements

Passing score on Basic Skills, TAP current within the past 10 years. A composite ACT plus Writing score of 22, or composite SAT score of 1030 current within the past 10 years will also satisfy this requirement. ACT is recommended.

Special Education, Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I)
Focus Program

Code (G501) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• TAP/ACT + Writing
• Copy of Teaching license

Additional Requirements

Passing score on Basic Skills, TAP current within the past 10 years. A composite ACT plus Writing score of 22, or composite SAT score of 1030 current within the past 10 years will also satisfy this requirement. ACT is recommended.

Special Education, LBS II - Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS)

Code (G504) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Proof of Full (Pk-21) LBS I Endorsement or equivalent

Special Education, LBS II - Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS)

Code (G502) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Proof of Full (Pk-21) LBS I Endorsement or equivalent

Special Education, LBS II - Curriculum Adaptation Specialist (CAS)

Code (G503) Admission: Spring, Fall

Additional Required Documents

Proof of Full (Pk-21) LBS I Endorsement or equivalent

Teacher Leader Endorsement

Code (GI08) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

There are no additional requirements

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate

Code (G904) Admission: Spring, Summer, Fall

Additional Required Documents

• Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores or proof of foreign language study

Additional Requirements

Prior experience in education or teaching is not required. Language requirement: For native speakers, 9 credits of college level work, or the equivalent, in one or more foreign languages, or a level 2 in a foreign language on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Assessment. For non-native speakers, English proficiency demonstrated by a score of 95 on the internet-based TOEFL (IBT), with a minimum of 20 on each of 4 sections or by a score of 7.0 on IELTS, with a minimum of 6.5 on each of the four sections; or by a score of 587 on the paperbased TOEFL.

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Additional Endorsement Programs

To apply for these programs listed below, please complete the graduate student-at-large admission application and consult with the program advisor for additional information.

Bilingual Endorsement FOCUS Program

(G515) Admits: Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Childhood Education FOCUS Program

(G516) Admits: Spring, Fall

Elementary Education FOCUS Program

(G517) Admits: Spring, Summer, Fall

Secondary Education FOCUS Program

(G518) Admits: Spring, Summer, Fall