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Degree	Application Deadline
On Campus Doctoral Degrees (PhD & EdD)	December 1 Fall
Online Doctor of Education (EdD)	April 15 Fall
Doctoral Degree in Educational Administration & Leadership Principal Endorsement - EdD Follows the hybrid on-campus/off-campus model) Superintendent Endorsement EdD On-Campus EdD Off Campus Location: Des Plaines, IL CAS - On or Off Campus (Note: for students who already have a masters degree and do not intend to pursue a doctoral degree)	April 1 Summer and Fall Will accept applications after deadline based on remaining cohort space.
On-Campus Master’s Degree Curriculum and Instruction (non licensure)	October 15 Spring February 1 Fall
On-Campus Master’s Degree Education Policy, Organization and Leadership Note: Higher Education (Higher Ed) admits for the fall term only	October 15 Spring December 1 Fall and Summer
On-Campus Master’s Degree Educational Psychology QUERIES MS Educational Psychology Mental Health Counseling MS	December 1 Fall
On-Campus Master’s Degree Special Education Note: The next cohort for LBSII will begin Summer 2024. Applications will be accepted for review beginning August 2023.	April 1 Fall and Summer April 1 Summer (LBSII only)
On-Campus Master’s Degree plus Licensure in Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Secondary Education	February 1 Fall (all programs) August 1 Spring (Secondary Education only)
On-Campus and Off-Campus Master’s Degree in Educational Administration & Leadership: Follows the hybrid on-campus/off-campus model) Principal Preparation Endorsement Certificate of Advanced Study (Note: for students who already have a masters degree and do not intend to pursue a doctoral degree)	April 1 Summer and Fall Will accept applications after deadline based on remaining cohort space.
Online Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificates	July 15 Fall Term A September 15 Fall Term B December 1 Spring Term A February 15 Spring Term B March 15 Summer (Middle Grades Cert. only) April 15 Summer Term A May 15 Summer Term B

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