Overview

Key Facts

At the Special Education programme at 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 Issues of Bilingual Special Education

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

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 alternative credits

33–36 semester hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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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.

Professional Resume Required for students applying for the MEd Plus LBS II option; the resume must include all teaching experience and leadership.

Other Requirements All materials must be submitted by the stated application deadline.

Tuition Fees

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27306 USD / year

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27306 USD / year

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13102 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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