Admission Eligibility
To be eligible to enroll in the Elementary Education master's degree program, students must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Application Requirements
A complete application to the Elementary Education program will include the following materials:
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Graduate admission application
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Résumé
- Two
letters of recommendation (from work supervisors or academic references)
- Personal statement that briefly states your reasons for wanting to enter the Elementary Education program at DePaul University and speaks to your potential for becoming a teacher (minimum 750 words)
- $40 domestic application fee, $75 international application fee
Applicants who have earned a degree outside of the U.S. or who will be considered international students must submit additional materials. Visit our
International Students page for more information.
Applicants can upload supplemental application materials, send requests for letters of recommendation, and pay the application fee through our online application system.
Application Deadlines
The Elementary Education program admits new students every quarter: fall, winter, spring and summer. It offers rolling admissions, but the regular deadlines are set to assure students full consideration for admission and financial aid. The program will continue to accept and process applications after the regular deadline if space is available.
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Fall
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August 15
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Summer
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May 1
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Applicants typically receive an admission decision 3-4 weeks after submitting a complete application.
Information Sessions
Learn more about the Elementary Education graduate program and meet with program faculty at an upcoming
information session.
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