Graduate Education Programs at SXU

Graduate Education Programs

The 黑瓜吃料网 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 黑瓜吃料网's graduate education programs below.

Graduate Alternative Licensure

Unlock your potential with our accelerated 15-month graduate education program.

Education Alternative Licensure

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Education Handbooks

Student Teaching

Supplemental Handbook

Field Experience

Supplemental Handbook

Alternative Licensure

Supplemental Handbook

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Early Childhood Education

Alternative Licensure

(Birth - Grade 2)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Elementary Education

Alternative Licensure

(Grades 1-6)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Middle-Level Education

Alternative Licensure

(Grades 5-8)

Master of Arts in Teaching

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Secondary Education

Alternative Licensure

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

Alumni & Student testimonials

"SXU provides the guidance you need to feel empowered and be successful. You鈥檒l 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鈥檚 degree, I recommend the alternative licensure program at Saint Xavier."
Tania Popp '24 | Current Student |Master of Arts in Teaching