Masters
Part-Time or Full-Time
Summer I
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.
Program Structure
The MEd in Language, Culture, and Curriculum is a 10-course, part-time program designed to be completed in 1.5 years while teaching. Classes are held online, at the Cuneo Mansion in Vernon Hills (for the North/Northwest Suburban Cohort), or in your district (for district-specific cohorts only).
Cohort Options
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.
North/Northwest Suburban Cohort: If you teach in a district surrounding north suburban Vernon Hills, you can apply to the North/Northwest Suburban Cohort. This cohort meets at the historic Cuneo Mansion once a month with flexible, personalized online learning in between meetings.
District-specific Cohorts: If you are a district leader who wants to foster equity for multilingual learners in your district, we can bring the MEd program to you. We also offer coursework for ESL and bilingual education endorsements. Loyola can customize the format, location, and schedule to work for you and your educators.
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. Whether you choose the online program or join our North/Northwest Suburban Cohort, we tailor the 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.
Meet 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.
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.
2023-2024 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 recent 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
The estimated tuition and fees for the Language Culture and Curriculum MEd totals $29700.00, or 30 credit hours at a cost of $990.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
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
Visit the School of Education Scholarships page for detailed information about eligible scholarships.
More information about financial aid opportunities can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Visit and Connect With Us
Take advantage of a variety of different visit opportunities to find your place in our Loyola community. Loyola 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
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Language Culture and Curriculum MEd are listed below. We encourage you to apply early as decisions may take longer during busy periods.
Summer
April 21
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Language Culture and Curriculum MEd include:
3.0 Minimum GPA
Personal Statement
Personal Statement 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.
International Student Requirements
Additional information regarding the application process for international students can be found on the International Student Requirements page.
Additional Details
For general information and a step-by-step guide to applying for graduate and professional study, please visit our Admission Process page.
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