Graduate Education Programs

The Saint Xavier University Education Division offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs, as well as certificate and endorsement programs, to provide licensed teachers the opportunity to earn additional credentials to advance in their careers.

Learn more about Saint Xavier University's graduate education programs below.

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Two Paths to Licensure

Alternative

Traditional

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Early Childhood Education

Alternative Licensure

(Birth - Grade 2)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Elementary Education

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Traditional Licensure

(Grades 1-6)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Alternative Licensure

(Grades 1-6)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Graduate Admission

773-298-3053
Email: graduateadmissionFREESXU

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Middle-Level Education

Alternative Licensure

(Grades 5-8)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Secondary Education

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Traditional Licensure

(9-12 for Biology, English, Math and Social Science and PK-12 for Art, Music and Spanish)

Master of Arts in Education

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Alternative Licensure

(9-12 for Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, History, Math, Physics and Political Science and PK-12 for Art, Music and Spanish)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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LBS I

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Dual Endorsement
LBS I and Bilingual/ESL

Master of Arts in Education

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Special Education (LBS I)
(Grade K-Age 21)

Master of Arts in Education

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Graduate Endorsements, Approvals and Certificates

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Bilingual Education Endorsement

Early Childhood Special Education Approval

ESL (English as a Second Language) Endorsement

Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) Endorsement

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Technology Integration Coach Certificate

Technology Specialist Certificate

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TESOL Certificate

Alumni & Student testimonials

"SXU provides the guidance you need to feel empowered and be successful. You’ll have many mentors supporting your successful transition into the classroom."
Gryssel Montagner '24 | Current Student |MAT in Early Childhood Education

"If you are considering becoming a teacher and already have a bachelor’s degree, I recommend the alternative licensure program at Saint Xavier."
Tania Popp '24 | Current Student |Master of Arts in Teaching