Benedictine University
Informing today – Transforming tomorrow
Chicago Public Schools have partnered with Benedictine University to offer teachers the opportunity to earn a Master Degree of Education; Leadership and Administration (Type 75) and Reading and Literacy (Type 10) WITHIN local Chicago host schools.
Why Benedictine University?
Chicago Public School Educator Scholarship-Tuition Waived for the First Course
- 15 month, 1 night a week-technology enhanced program
- 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 Degree in Education
- 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: February 2009
- 33-credit hour program
- Small groups of 14-22 graduate students
- Tentative host CPS schools include:
- Whitney Young High School (211 S. Laflin)
- Michelle Clark High School (5101 W. Harrison)
- Fenwick High School (505 W. Washington Blvd)
- 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: Chad Manchester 888-501-1163
Are you achieving your full potential as a teacher? Are you respected as a leader in your educational institution? Reinvigorate your career and reconnect with your students in just 15 months with Benedictine University's Master's degrees. When you enroll, join a cohort of educational leaders who are achieving their career goals while learning to better student's lives. You are placed in a cohort group of no more than 22 students who are also adult learners. Working closely with your peers, you become part of a learning community with a built-in support system. You learn from their experiences and create relationships that last long after graduation.
We rank 30th among more than 140 schools classified as "Best Universities - Masters" in the Midwest, according to the 2007 US News & World Reports. We are also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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!
"He who dares to teach much never cease to learn."
Richard Henry Dann
If you would like more info and to be invited to a teacher information session, please fill out the form below.
Or call 888-501-1163 today! Please reference PPS/CPS.
