Graduate Programs
Furthering your education at NIU's College of Education is a smart choice. We offer a variety of accredited programs, and our alumni have secured prestigious positions in education, counseling and administration.
Master's Programs
- Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.)
- Counseling (M.S.Ed.)
- Curriculum and Instruction (M.S.Ed.)
- Early Childhood Education (M.S.Ed.)
- Educational Administration (M.S.Ed.)
- Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment (M.S.)
- Elementary Education (M.A.T.)
- Higher Education and Student Affairs (M.S.Ed.)
- Instructional Technology (M.S.Ed.) (offered online)
- Kinesiology and Physical Education (M.S.Ed.)
- Literacy Education (M.S.Ed.) - ESL or Reading
- School Business Management (M.S.Ed.) (offered online)
- Special Education (M.S.Ed.)
- Sport Management (M.S.)
Doctoral Degrees
- Counselor Education and Supervision, Ph.D.
- Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D.
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Ed.D. (offered online)
- Educational Psychology, Ph.D.
- Higher Education, Ed.D.
- Higher Education, Ed.D. – Specialization in Community College Leadership (offered online)
- Instructional Technology, Ph.D. (offered online)
- Kinesiology and Physical Education, Ph.D.
Educational Specialist Degree
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All applications for the College of Education's master's programs, certificates and endorsements, and doctoral degrees are accepted through the NIU Graduate School.
Questions about programs can be answered by the department.
You also have the option to join us as a student-at-large.
Contact Us
Dean's OfficeGeneral Information
815-753-1949
cedu@niu.edu
Graham Hall 321Student Success
coestudentsuccess@niu.edu
Gabel Hall 138