Overview
With a thorough understanding of the sociocultural and political context of your environment and knowledge of a variety of approaches, you will be positioned to create learning opportunities for students from preschool to the university level.
The Curriculum Studies Education Specialist program from DePaul University provides advanced study beyond a master’s but does not require a dissertation.
All classes meet in the evenings at the Lincoln Park Campus. The degree program can be completed in two and a half years.
Alumni Network
Your degree connects you to more than 16,000 fellow educators, most of whom live in the Chicago area. The College of Education has a variety of alumni resources, like networking, workshops and continuing professional development unit (CPDU) opportunities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Leadership: Theory and Practice
- Curriculum Discourses/Perspectives Over Time
- Curriculum for Human and Community Development
- Philosophy of Ethics in Education
- Culture, Power and Education
- Human Development and the Educational Process
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Education Pedagogy View 277 other Masters in Pedagogy in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- raduate admission application
- $40 application fee
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
- Résumé or curriulum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from faculty in your master's program
- A personal statement in which you discuss your interest in further study and articulating an issue or problem of interest or concern
- Writing sample from a master's-level class
- GRE scores are required but are not a major influence in admission decisions
Tuition Fee
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International
24048 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 668 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
24048 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 668 USD per credit during 12 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.