Overview
At the Special Education programme at the University of Illinois at Chicago the degree can also lead to the Learning Behavior Specialist I licensure/endorsement, the Learning Behavior Specialist II endorsements, or the MEd degree only; and the Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Special Education.
The Bilingual and/or English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement, and the Early Childhood Special Education approval, can also be awarded; contact the College of Education for specific course requirements.
Interdepartmental concentrations in Gender and Women's Studies and Violence Studies are available to students in these programs. Some of the LBS II endorsements are interdepartmental with the Disabilities and Human Development (DHD) Department.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Political and Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Special Education
- Theoretical Foundations and Issues of Bilingual Special Education
- Advanced Procedures in Special Educator as Consultant
- Understanding Students With Low Incidence Disabilities
- Educational Implications of Learners with Low-Incidence and Multiple Disabilites
- Adolescence and the Schools
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
33–36 semester hours
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Disciplines
Education Special Education View 770 other Masters in Special Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Applicants must submit transcripts from the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and from all postbaccalaureate work.
- For the LBS I and LBS II Illinois licensure and endorsement options, passing scores on the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP).
- Three required; addressing the applicant’s academic qualifications, teaching experience, and potential for advanced-degree studies. Letters should be from current or former professors and/or supervisors.
- Required; the statement, in a minimum of 300 words, must address the applicant’s professional goals and acknowledge the urban focus of UIC special education programs.
- Other Requirements All materials must be submitted by the stated application deadline.
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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