About the course

The College of Education offers course work that leads to the Master of Education in Special Education organized around four domains of study: foundations, development and disability, research, and assessment. 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. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Chicago
Summer (May), 2024	Chicago
Fall (August), 2024	Chicago
Spring (January), 2025	Chicago
Summer (May), 2025	Chicago
Fall (August), 2025	Chicago
Spring (January), 2026	Chicago
Summer (May), 2026	Chicago
Fall (August), 2026	Chicago

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Illinois at Chicago - Shorelight

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Applicants must submit transcripts from the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and from all postbaccalaureate work. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

　　Baccalaureate Field No restrictions.

　　Grade Point Average At least 2.75/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study, and at least 3.00/4.00 for all postbaccalaureate course work.

　　Tests Required For the LBS I and LBS II Illinois licensure and endorsement options, passing scores on the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP). The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) allows for the following test scores to be substituted for the TAP:

　　ACT

　　Tests taken prior to 9/1/15—Composite score of 22 with a combined English/Writing score of 19

　　Tests taken 9/1/15 to 9/9/16—Composite score of 22 with a Writing score of 16

　　Tests taken 9/10/16 and later—Composite score of 22 with a Writing score of 6

　　SAT

　　Tests taken prior to 3/5/16—Composite score of 1030 (mathematics and critical writing) with a minimum Writing score of 450

　　Tests taken 3/5/16 and later—Composite score of 1110 (evidence-based reading and writing + mathematics = 1110 or higher) and a minimum score of 26 on writing and language

　　See the Illinois State Board of Education website for the most current information concerning Educator Licensure Testing Information.

　　Scores from the TAP or ACT or SAT (in lieu of TAP) are valid indefinitely.

　　Minimum English Competency Test Score

　　TOEFL 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Internet-based). Note: Total score is higher than the sum of the subscores, 60, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Writing 21 (New Paper-Based—after August 2018), 550 (Institutional Testing Paper-Based—prior to August 2018), OR,

　　IELTS 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores, OR,

　　PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.

　　Letters of Recommendation 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.

　　Personal Statement Required, the statement, in a minimum of 300 wordsa, must address the applicant’s professional goals and acknowledge the urban focus of UIC special education programs.

　　UIC Disposition Rating Chart Required for MEd Plus LBS II option, to be completed by applicant and by at least one recommender.a

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

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Illinois at Chicago - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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