About the course

This program is appropriate for individuals who are seeking a teaching license. It is a combined ECSE program with the ECE program in Curriculum & Instruction, resulting in a master’s degree (EdM) with expertise in early childhood special education plus teaching certification in early childhood.

　　Depending on your funding, you may be required to take additional courses. Following an audit by the Council on Teacher Education (CoTE), you will most likely need to take some general education courses to meet state certification requirements.

　　Infancy & Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) prepares students to work with young children with disabilities and their families. The master's degree program is based on the core beliefs that: (1) families make a unique contribution to the family-professional partnership and are an integral member of the team, (2) children are active participants in their own learning, and (3) children, families, and professionals benefit from the diverse knowledge that team members share with each other. Coursework and field experiences are designed to facilitate each student's professional growth, and self-reflection is a major component in this training program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$89,280

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2024	Urbana
Fall (August), 2024	Urbana
Summer (May), 2025	Urbana
Fall (August), 2025	Urbana
Summer (May), 2026	Urbana

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Academic Statement of Purpose- Please use the Academic Statement of Purpose to describe (within 750 words): (1) the substantive scholarly questions you are interested in exploring in graduate study, (2) your academic background, intellectual interests, and any training, research, or other experiences that have prepared you for graduate study, (3) how our program would help you achieve your intellectual goals, (4) any specific faculty members, if applicable, whose research interests align with your own interests, and (5) your professional goals.

　　Personal Statement- The Personal Statement is required for applicants to the Education Policy, Organization and Leadership programs.

　　In this statement, within 250 words, you will provide evidence of how your professional experiences and prior academic work have focused your thinking toward the planned program of study.

　　Resume/Curriculum Vitae-This is required of all applicants. For students applying to the Special Education doctoral program, a minimum of two years paid full-time professional experience related to special education or the field of disability is preferred for consideration for the program.

　　Letters of Reference- Every applicant is required to submit 3 letters of reference from persons who have direct knowledge of their academic and/or professional performance and potential for graduate study.

　　Transcripts- At the time of application you are only required to upload unofficial copies of your transcripts into the application. The unofficial copy can be a screenshot or scanned copy but should not be a photo of the transcript. Applicants must have earned at least a degree from an accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. If admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts to the Graduate College.

　　3.0 Minimum GPA- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.

　　IIELTS Academic Exam- 7.5, TOEFL iBT- 103

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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