Overview

The major consists of a minimum of 32 semester hours (thesis option) or 36 semester hours (non-thesis option) of course work for students with a background in training or education. Program requirements are organized into professional core requirements and specialty area courses.

Online Delivery

The Workforce Education and Development program at Southern Illinois University is available online and utilizes the Learning Management System MyCourses powered by D2L (also known as Brightspace). Online students will complete traditional asynchronous courses as well as courses synchronistically via videoconferencing along with campus based students who are in face-to-face classes on campus. Online students must have access to appropriate equipment and Internet service in order to participate in these courses. Students who reside within the vicinity of the SIU Carbondale campus or designated off-site location may choose to take face-to-face courses as applicable and available. Please contact the Director of the WED Master’s Program for more information.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Occupational Training

Business Communications

Management of Family Resources

Occupational Training

Technical Communication

Developing Your Career

Administrative Communications and Technology

Issues in Business Training/Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-10-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-06-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-02-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Education Human Resource Management Adult Education View 138 other Masters in Adult Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A; approximately a "B-" average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework
3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a "B" average)

Tuition Fee

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International

14084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7042 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

14084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7042 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

5634 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2817 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Carbondale

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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