Overview
Overview
The College of Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers course work which leads to the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Developmental Psychology and Educational Processes
- Social Development of Urban Children
- Constructivist Approaches to Development: Piaget and Vygotsky
- Language Development, Diversity, and Disabilities
- Characteristics and Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities
- Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education: Perspectives, Policies and History
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
32–36 hours
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Early Childhood Education View 3090 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are considered on an individual basis. The following requirements for admissions represent recommended minimum levels of performance.
- Three letters addressing the applicant’s academic qualifications, any experiences working with young children and their families, and ability to carry on advanced degree studies. Letters should be from current or former professors or supervisors.
- A 3–4 page questionnaire addressing the applicant’s relevant background and experience, interest in young children, and goals for the MEd program. Applicants must also interview with program faculty.
Tests Required:
- EdTPA
- Content Tests/Language Proficiency Tests
Tuition Fee
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International
24738 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12369 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
24738 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12369 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
11870 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5935 USD per semester 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
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