You’ve already done the work. Now earn the degree.
Your work in the Principal 360 Program has already strengthened your leadership in strategic planning, finance, student achievement, enrollment and school culture. Concordia University Chicago values this experience and offers a clear pathway to continue into principal licensure and graduate leadership programs.
Apply up to five of your completed courses toward principal licensure and an MA, EdD or PhD in Education Leadership.
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Type |
Program |
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Licensure |
Principal Licensure |
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Master’s |
MA in Education Leadership |
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Doctorate |
EdD in Education Leadership |
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Doctorate |
PhD in Education Leadership |
Built for working educators. Designed to help you finish.
The graduates coming out of Concordia who get placed in our Lutheran schools in the Northern Illinois District have been phenomenal. They have a strong foundation and a solid toolbox they can take with them into their schools.
Lois Stewart — Mission Facilitator for Schools, LCMS Northern Illinois District
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Principal 360 courses are eligible for transfer?
Up to five Principal 360 courses may apply toward principal licensure and an MA, EdD or PhD in Education Leadership. Specific course eligibility is reviewed during your initial conversation with Dr. Glenn Schlichting, Division of Leadership Chair.
Program length varies based on your chosen pathway and course load. The MA in Education Leadership can typically be completed in two years. The EdD and PhD programs generally take three to four years. Accelerated completion options are available for students who want to finish sooner.
The 50% tuition discount is available to full-time employees of LCMS organizations and RSOs enrolled in a CUC master's or doctoral program. To apply, contact the Office of Financial Aid directly. You can also visit the Advance with Purpose page for full details and eligibility requirements.
Concordia University Chicago accepts graduate students on a rolling basis for fall, spring and summer semesters. To confirm deadlines for your intended start term, contact Sean Yerkes, Assistant Vice President for Graduate Admission, at Grad.Admission@CUChicago.edu or 708-209-4093.
Yes. Your Principal 360 coursework can apply toward both principal licensure and a graduate degree simultaneously, allowing you to make the most of your prior learning in a single, streamlined program.
Ready to take the next step?
Talk with Dr. Glenn Schlichting about turning your Principal 360 work into a graduate degree.
