Masters
Part-Time or Full-Time
Summer
Online
Masters
Part-Time or Full-Time
Summer
On-Campus, Online
About the MEd in Language, Culture, and Curriculum at Loyola
Classrooms and communities are more diverse than ever and educators committed to celebrating that diversity are needed. Approaching bilingual education by centering on student strengths rather than deficits, the MEd in Language, Culture, and Curriculum enables you to promote equity in your classroom, school, and community.
Earn your MEd from the nationally esteemed School of Education, ranked in the top 3 education graduate schools in Chicago (2025), and gain a competitive edge while developing the skills you need to further support student success.
Program Structure
The MEd in Language, Culture, and Curriculum is a 10-course, part-time online program designed to be completed in 1.5 years while teaching.
Online Cohort
Learn how to teach multilingual learners from anywhere in the world in a purposeful, authentic online environment. Our personalized, asynchronous format allows experts in bilingual education to respond to your needs as a multilingual educator around your schedule.
Direct Admission
This program offers a Direct Admission option for current Loyola undergraduates. Please visit our Direct Admission Programs webpage for more details.
Why Choose Loyola for a Master's Degree in Language Learning?
Project-based and designed with educators in mind, the MEd in Language, Culture, and Curriculum equips you with the tools and training you need to make immediate positive changes in your classroom and school.
- Designed for classroom teachers
- Focused on application
- ESL and bilingual education endorsements available
- A focus on social justice
- Collaborative learning
- Expertise in teaching multilingual students
Learn in a flexible format centered on meaningful application of learning. We tailor the online program to you and your setting and recognize the expertise you bring to the classroom.
Complete projects in every course that directly connect to your teaching. Our curriculum prioritizes the development of both you and your students, offering a meaningful, purposeful experience.
If you hold a valid teaching license in Illinois or a state with reciprocity agreements, you can complete the coursework you need to receive ESL and bilingual endorsements. You may need to take additional courses for middle-grade endorsement.
Learn how to approach bilingual education from a strengths-based approach through a program that promotes equity for multilingual learners and challenges institutional constructs that marginalize students.
Engage with other educators in our structured cohort program. Our master's degree in language learning follows a strategically sequenced, 10-course curriculum that you'll move through together with your cohort of educators.
Cultivate your expertise and practice work in ESL, EFL, TESOL, bilingual, multilingual, and general education settings.
Teaching and Learning Department
The Department of Teaching and Learning is committed to transforming lives through teaching, learning, and research that aligns with our mission to promote racial justice and tackle complex societal challenges. Our graduates, shaped by a unique field-based curriculum, are highly sought after for their holistic, community-centered approach to driving transformative change in schools and local organizations. Learn more about the department and discover stories featuring current students and graduates from the School of Education.
Department WebsiteMeet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the School of Education faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Language Culture and Curriculum MEd program.
FacultyBilingual Education: Career Connections
While the primary goal of the MEd in Language, Culture, and Curriculum is to enhance teaching strategies in the classroom, it prepares you to work with diverse populations in multiple settings.
Specific job options include:
- Bilingual educator
- Multilingual educator
- Nonprofit ESL instructor
- Education program analyst
- Bilingual curriculum developer
- ESL program coordinator
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Language Culture and Curriculum MEd program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Language Culture and Curriculum MEd learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2024-2025 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogMEd in Language, Culture, and Curriculum Results and Skills
Our program equips you to support and engage bilingual and multilingual students. As you earn your master's in language, culture, and curriculum, you'll develop skills in:
- Advocacy
- Cultural competence and literacy
- Bilingual curriculum design and development
- Bilingual student assessment
- Instructional leadership
- Language proficiency
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
| Program | Credit Hours | Cost Per Credit Hour | Estimated Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Culture and Curriculum MEd | 30 | $1,070.00 | $32100.00 |
| Direct Admission: Language Culture and Curriculum MEd | 30 | $1,070.00 | $32100.00 |
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
School of Education Financial Aid & Scholarships
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost and Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education. You may also visit the School of Education Scholarships page for detailed information about eligible scholarships.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
More information about financial aid opportunities can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
Schedule an AppointmentThe School of Education offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
This program has multiple versions you can apply to. Find specific information about the application process for each program below.
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Language Culture and Curriculum MEd are listed below:
Summer: May 1
The start term for the Language, Culture, and Curriculum MEd program depends on having a full cohort. If the minimum enrollment is not met, the program's start date may be postponed. We encourage you to apply early to secure your spot.
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Language Culture and Curriculum MEd include:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose Details
Your statement should be 1-2 pages and describe your professional, academic, and research interests and goals. You should also include life experiences that have influenced your desire to study language, culture, and curriculum at a social justice oriented institution.
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Direct Admission: Language Culture and Curriculum MEd are listed below:
Summer: May 1
The start term for the Language, Culture, and Curriculum MEd program depends on having a full cohort. If the minimum enrollment is not met, the program's start date may be postponed. We encourage you to apply early to secure your spot.
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Direct Admission: Language Culture and Curriculum MEd include:
Loyola transcripts (we will obtain these for you)
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose Details
Your statement should be 1-3 pages. Please describe your academic or research interest, professional goals, and life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.
DIRECT ADMISSION APPLICATIONOfficial Documents
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts (with U.S. educational credentials) sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived, and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted for international applicants.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the Language Culture and Curriculum MEd program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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