Loyola offers secondary endorsements (6–12) in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Math, Physics, Political Science, and Psychology. Endorsements in French, Italian, Latin and Spanish are for grades K–12.

Graduates of the program will receive a master's degree and a Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsements in middle grades 6–8 and secondary 9–12 in the subject area and foreign languages grades K–12.

Program benefits

  • Earn your initial professional educator license (PEL) for secondary education for grades 6–12 along with a Master's degree.
  • Gain significant field-based experience in low-income, urban school environments through our community partner organizations.
  • Graduate from a respected program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
  • Earn a certificate to teach worldwide through the International Baccalaureate Organization.
  • Gain extensive deep experiences engaging with diverse populations, including students with special needs and those labeled as English language learners (all graduates are eligible for ESL endorsement)