Why Benedictine University?

• Fully accredited by NCACS
• Curriculum reinforces Reading Initiatives of CPS
• Not-for-profit, moderately-priced, private university
• Recognized by US News and World Report as one of the Best Colleges
• Recognized by Money Magazine as a "Top Buy"
• Outstanding faculty who are leaders in education

Why a Master's Degree in Reading & Literacy?

• You can earn a Type 10, K-12 Reading Specialist Certification
• Reading Specialists are in HIGH demand within the Chicago Public School System and elsewhere
• NCLB encourages utilizing "highly qualified teachers"
• This degree program will provide you with new tools, new skills, and new perspectives so that you can reach more students
• A Master's Degree will allow you more flexibility in your career as well as a salary lane change, in most circumstances

The Details

• Tentative Class Start: April 2006
• 33-credit hour program
• Small groups of 14-22 graduate students
• Tentative host CPS schools include:
  - Whitney Young High School (211 S. Laflin)
  - Harlan High School (9652 S. Michigan)
  - Schurz High School (3601 N. Milwaukee)
• Most students are eligible for Federal Financial Aid
• Federal Stafford Loan Forgiveness may apply

Take the first step to earning your Master’s Degree in Reading and Literacy

Attend an information session at your CPS school. Call for details on locations and times: 888-501-9191

Would you prefer to LEAD the Chicago Public Schools as a Principal or Administrator?

The Master of Education in Leadership and Administration offered by Benedictine University enables you to earn your Type 75 certification. In administration, you can impact all areas of learning and instruction!

If you would like more info and to be invited to a teacher information session, please fill out the form below.

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