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Leading Tomorrow by Daring Today

In a world overflowing with information, rapid AI advancement and shrinking trust in knowledge, education professionals must reignite curiosity as they guide learners toward strong critical thinking skills and equip them to create meaningful change. At DePaul’s College of Education, we’ll prepare you to lead this transformation through hands-on experiences, innovative strategies, a supportive network of peers and alumni and collaborative opportunities in Chicagoland schools and community organizations.

Undergraduate Majors
Inspire and lead in diverse contexts
Explore majors that cultivate critical thinking, curiosity and the skills to lead meaningful change from the classroom to the counselor’s office and beyond.
Master’s Degrees and Certificates
Hands-on learning, real-world growth
Advance your expertise through programs that blend rigorous study with hands-on field experiences in dynamic professional settings.
Doctoral Programs
Learn, lead, transform
Prepare to lead and transform classrooms and organizations by driving meaningful, just, systemic change.
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Networks That Help Propel Your Career

Join DePaul’s 16,000 alumni, including 12,000 in Chicagoland, for mentorship, career connections and guidance. Access real-world support, resources and opportunities to launch a career that transforms communities.
90%+
of our graduates report beginning careers in their field of study within six months of graduating, on the strength of DePaul’s hands-on learning, community connections and student-first support.
16,500+
College of Education alumni, with nearly 12,500 living in Illinois.

Preparation Meets Opportunity

From licensure to mentorship and real-world experience, DePaul supports you with the tools and networks you need to succeed.