Overview
You have the option to pursue an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with an Elementary Education (grades 1-6) endorsement, or if you are already a licensed teacher, you can add an Elementary Education (grades 1-6) endorsement to your PEL.
The programme
Courses meet on the Lincoln Park Campus, online or a hybrid of both. The Elementary Education master’s program from DePaul University can be completed in two years.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Elementary Education
- Human Development And Learning: Elementary
- Learning Through The Arts
- Education And Society
- Sociology Of Education
- Philosophy Of Education
- Teaching And Learning Elementary School Mathematics
- Psychology And Education Of The Exceptional Child
- Reading/language Arts In The Middle Grades
- Teaching And Learning Elementary School Science
- Curriculum And Strategies: Social Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Teaching View 2010 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate admission application
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation (from work supervisors or academic references)
- Personal statement that briefly states your reasons for wanting to enter the Elementary Education program at DePaul University and speaks to your potential for becoming a teacher (minimum 750 words)
- $40 application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
20040 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 668 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
20040 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 668 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Chicago
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.