IRVING, Texas (Feb. 23, 2026) — The University of Dallas has announced a new partnership with the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE) that will provide Catholic educators with expanded opportunities for graduate study rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Through this collaboration, graduates of ICLE’s Catholic Educator Formation and Credential program will be eligible to receive up to 12 graduate credit hours toward the University of Dallas Master of Arts in Humanities with a concentration in Classical Education, creating a streamlined pathway for teachers seeking advanced formation and leadership preparation within Catholic schools.
The partnership reflects a shared mission between the University of Dallas and ICLE to renew Catholic education by supporting educators who integrate intellectual excellence, spiritual formation, and pedagogical wisdom in their classrooms. By recognizing ICLE’s formation program for graduate credit, the University of Dallas aims to reduce barriers to continued study while affirming the professional and intellectual development Catholic educators already undertake through ICLE.
“The mission of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education — to restore the Church’s rich heritage of education — directly aligns with our own objectives at the University of Dallas,” said Matthias Vorwerk, Ph.D., Provost & Senior Vice President. “Our Classical Education Concentration seeks to form teachers who understand that the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness is at the heart of the human person. This partnership allows us to build upon the excellent foundation ICLE provides, offering educators a rigorous academic pathway to further their mastery of the liberal arts and their service to the Church.”
ICLE leaders likewise emphasized the significance of the collaboration for Catholic schools nationwide, noting that the ability to apply credential coursework toward a graduate degree offers educators a meaningful opportunity to deepen formation while advancing professionally.
The University of Dallas M.A. in Humanities with a Classical Education concentration equips educators with a broad interdisciplinary foundation in philosophy, theology, literature, and history while engaging the principles and practices of classical pedagogy. Graduates of the program serve as teachers, instructional leaders, and administrators across Catholic schools and classical academies throughout the United States.
Educators interested in learning more about ICLE’s credential program and the University
of Dallas graduate pathway may visit:
https://catholicliberaleducation.org/2026/02/17/university-of-dallas-partners-with-icle-to-offer-graduate-credit-for-catholic-educators/
About the University of Dallas
The University of Dallas, the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the country,
is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes,
and robust graduate and professional programs in business, ministry, education and
the humanities. UDallas is the only Catholic university with an A+ rated comprehensive undergraduate liberal arts curriculum, offered at an excellent value to some of the happiest students in the country.
About the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education
The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education is a national nonprofit organization
dedicated to renewing Catholic schools through classical liberal arts education rooted
in the Church’s intellectual and spiritual tradition. ICLE supports educators and
schools through formation programs, resources, and professional development.
