Attention Preservice Teachers

All students participating in a Clinical Experience for the 2023-24 academic year will begin their field placement on August 14, 2023. Students will be on site two full days per week with accompanying workshops to attend outside of these hours.

Master of Science in Education

Master of Science in Education

"You don't just get a job as a teacher...
you become a teacher."

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K-12 Teaching


Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) Teacher Education programs are committed to nurturing ways of learning and teaching that can help all students thrive by centering our work around four guiding commitments.

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Teacher Leadership Program

Teacher Leadership Program


The Teacher Leadership Program at Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy researches the impact of teacher leadership, develops educators’ leadership skills, and promotes teacher leadership in schools and communities.

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Learning Sciences

Masters in Learning Sciences


The Learning Sciences concentration prepares masters students to advance the understanding and practice of teaching and learning.

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Educational Studies Concentration

Educational Studies


The Master of Science in Education Program’s concentration in Educational Studies allows you to explore learning, child development, and schooling in America.

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Intensive Summer Institutes for Educators

Intensive Summer Institutes for Educators


Choose whether to take the classes for graduate credit, or for professional development hours only.

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Educational Coaching Network

Educational Coaching Network


The Educational Coaching Network (ECN) connects educators who want to learn, collaborate, and problem solve in areas related to Instructional Coaching.

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Northwestern Undergraduates! Take courses toward a master's degree as an Undergrad!

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Theory + Practice

Keep up with our news about teacher learning, dynamic lesson plans, student perspectives and top books for the teaching profession.

Period Positivity Statement

Period Positivity Statement

5/24/23 by Erin Swank

Alumna Erin Swank (M.S. Ed, Class of 2021) created this Period Positivity Statement to display in her classroom. Please feel free to download this and hang it in your classroom!

Posted in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day.

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Reflections of a Student Teacher

Reflections of a Student Teacher

5/15/23 by Dhruvi Soni

MSED Student Dhruvi Soni reflects upon her student teaching experience at Elk Grove High School.

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School Safety Panel: Learn How Teachers Can Build a Culture of Safety

School Safety Panel: Learn How Teachers Can Build a Culture of Safety

5/10/23 by Caitlin Dunlap Sikes

On May 4th, 2023, the Master of Science in Education Program held a panel discussion about violence prevention in schools. Three panelists from local school districts spoke about their approaches to safety and supporting students during and after crises. The panelists included Jadine Chou, Chief of Safety and Security for Chicago Public Schools, Mary Kalou, Assistant Superintendent for Maine Township School District, and Angelica Schab, Director of Family Services for East Maine School District. The conversation was moderated by Dr. Timothy Dohrer, Director of Teacher Leadership and former principal.

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Master of Science in Education School of Education & Social Policy

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Evanston, IL 60208
Northwestern University

Phone: 847/467-1458

Email: msedprogram@northwestern.edu

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