Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Director of Graduate Studies: K. Peter Kuchinke & Yoon Pak
351 Education Building
1310 South Sixth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-0807
Fax: (217) 244-5632
E-mail: epol@illinois.edu
Major: Human Resource Education
Degrees offered: Ed.M., M.S., C.A.S. Ph.D.
Graduate Concentrations: Human Resource Development (Ed.M., M.S., Ph.D. only)
Major: Educational Organization and Leadership
Degrees Offered: Ed.M., M.S., C.A.S., Ed.D., Ph.D.
Graduate Concentrations: Higher Education (available to all degrees), Educational Administration and Leadership (available to all degrees)
Major: Educational Policy Studies
Degrees Offered: Ed.M., M.A., Ph.D.
Graduate Concentration: African American Studies (M.A., Ph.D.)
Off-Campus Program: Educational Organization and Leadership
Degrees Offered: Ed.M., C.A.S., Ed.D.
Online Programs: Human Resource Education, Ed.M. (Graduate Concentrations: Human Resource Development; Community College Teaching and Learning; eLearning);
Educational Organization and Leadership, Ed.M.;
Educational Policy Studies, Ed.M.
Graduate Minor: College Teaching
Joint Degree Program: Human Resource Education and Business Administration
Degrees Offered: Ed.M. and M.B.A.
Medical Scholars Program: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Organization, and Leadership, Educational Policy Studies, or Human Resource Education and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) through the Medical Scholars Program
Graduate Degree Programs
Degree programs in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership are designed to meet the academic and professional interests of individuals preparing for careers as academic professionals, adult educators, college professors, corporate trainers, educational policy analysts, governmental administrators, instructional designers/technologists, non-profit representatives, organizational development specialists, and university administration leaders. The department is organized into the following areas of specialization: (1) Education Policy; (2) Higher Education; (3) Educational Administration and Leadership; (4) Human Resource Development; (5) Social and Philosophical Foundations; (6) Global Studies in Education.
Admission
The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership carefully considers all applicants for graduate study. Applicants should consult the department website for more detailed information and should apply online at education.illinois.edu/epol/admissions/howtoapply/. The quality of the applicant's undergraduate and graduate training and grade point average are primary considerations. Other important factors evaluated include the three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose. International applicants must submit a TOEFL score. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores obtained in the last four years are required for PhD candidates in the Human Resource Education and the Education Organization and Leadership majors. For additional admission details refer to the department’s Web site.
Degree Requirements
*For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Web site, the College of Education Graduate Programs Handbook, and the Graduate College Handbook.
Master of Education (Ed.M.), Human Resource Education
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-Human Resource Development concentration |
|---|---|
| Psychological Foundations Courses in Educational Psychology EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 405, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407 or 408: 4 hours |
4 |
| Social Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426 |
2 |
| Philosophical Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414 |
2 |
| HRD 400, 411, 472, 530, 540 | 20 |
| HRD 412 or HRD 414 | 4 |
| HRD 532 or 535 or 536 | 4 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 36 |
| Other Requirements:*A concentration is required. | |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
Master of Science (M.S.), Human Resource Education
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-Human Resource Development concentration |
|---|---|
| Psychological Foundations Courses in Educational Psychology EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 405, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407 or 408: 4 hours |
4 |
| Social Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426 |
2 |
| Philosophical Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414 |
2 |
| HRD 400, 411, 472, 530, 540 | 20 |
| HRD 412 or HRD 414 | 4 |
| HRD 532 or 535 or 536 | 4 |
| Thesis Hours Required – EPOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 2-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 38 |
| Other Requirements:*A concentration is required. | |
| Human Subjects Approval Required | |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.), Human Resource Education
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's College of Education complies with the U.S. Department of Education's Gainful Employment requirements by disclosing information to applicants regarding our Certificate of Advanced Study program. Required information can be found here.
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration |
|---|---|
If the student does not have a Master's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Foundation Courses must be completed: OR EPSY 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407, or 408: 4 hours |
4 |
Social Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies |
2 |
Philosophical Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies |
2 |
| Elective Hours: 500-Level Hours Required: 16 hours (Independent Study included) General Coursework Required: 16 hours |
32 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32-40 |
| Other Requirements:* A concentration is not required. | |
| Enrollment must be preceded by at least two years of acceptable professional work experience. | |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Resource Education
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-Human Resource Development concentration |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites: HRD 400, 411, 530 (do not count toward degree requirements) | 0 |
| Competence in one of four research specialization areas. These courses are required, but hours do not count toward the degree. (The number of hours needed varies.) | |
| Elective Hours: Major Subject Area (including 24 hours from the HRD concentration list) up to 8 hours may be non-HRD courses: 32 hours General Coursework Required: 28 hours |
60 |
| Thesis Hours Required – EPOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 4-32 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 64 |
| Other Requirements:*A concentration is required | |
| Minimum GPA: Master's Degree Required for Admission to PhD Residency: 2 consecutive full-time (12 hours) semesters of study on campus Early Research Requirement Qualifying Exams Required Human Subjects Approval Required Preliminary Exam Required Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required Dissertation Deposit Required |
3.0 |
Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Foundations Courses in Educational Psychology EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 405, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407 or 408: 4 hours |
4 | 4 | 4 |
| Social Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426 |
2 | 2 | 2 |
| Philosophical Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414 |
2 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective Hours: 400/500-Level Hours Required: 12 hours (Independent Study and Thesis Hours included) 500-Level Hours Required in Education: 12 hours |
24 | 24 | 24 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-4 | 0-4 | 0-4 |
| Thesis Hours Required – EPOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Requirements:*A concentration is not required. | |||
| Human Subjects Approval Required | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Master of Education (Ed.M.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Foundations Courses in Educational Psychology EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 405, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407 or 408: 4 hours |
4 | 4 | 4 |
| Social Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426 |
2 | 2 | 2 |
| Philosophical Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414 |
2 | 2 | 2 |
| 400/500-Level Hours Required: 12 hours (Independent Study included); 16 hours for Educational Administration concentration 500-Level Hours Required in Education: 12 hours |
24 | 24 | 28 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 | 0-8 | 0-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32 | 32 | 36 |
| Other Requirements:*A concentration is not required. | |||
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.), Educational Organization and Leadership
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's College of Education complies with the U.S. Department of Education's Gainful Employment requirements by disclosing information to applicants regarding our Certificate of Advanced Study program. Required information can be found here.
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
If the student does not have a Master's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Foundation Courses must be completed: OR EPSY 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407, or 408: 4 hours |
4 | 4 | 4 |
Social Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies |
2 | 2 | 2 |
Philosophical Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies |
2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hours Required from Concentration List: | n/a | 24 | 24 |
| Elective Hours: 500-Level Hours Required: 16 hours (Independent Study included) General Coursework Required: 16 hours; 20 hours for Educational Administration concentration |
32 | 8 | 8 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 | 0-8 | 0-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32 | 32 | 36 |
| Other Requirements:*A concentration is not required. | |||
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognate Requirement (minimum applied toward degree) | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Research Methods | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 500-Level Hours Required from Concentration List: | 24 | 24 (max of 4 hours of 599 can be applied toward this requirement) | |
| Elective Hours: General Coursework Required | 36 | 12 | 12 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-12 | 0-12 | 0-12 |
| Thesis Hours Required– EPOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 4-16 | 4-16 | 4-16 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Other Requirements:* A concentration is not required. (all programs) Master's Degree Required for Admission to Ed.D. Continuous Enrollment: 4 hours each fall and spring semester until passing the preliminary examination, 4 hours during the graduating semester, and 0 hours for all other semesters Residency: 16 hours over 4 consecutive semesters of study on campus Qualifying Exams Required Human Subjects Approval Required Preliminary Exam Required Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required Dissertation Deposit Required |
3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competence in one of four research specialization areas. These courses are required, but hours do not count toward the degree. (The number of hours needed varies.) (all programs) | |||
| 500-Level Hours Required from Concentration List: | 24 | 24 (max of 4 hours of 599 can be applied toward this requirement) | |
| Elective Hours: Minimum Hours Required in Education: 32 hours General Coursework Required: 28 hours (no concentration, 32 with concentration) |
60 | 36 | 36 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-12 | 0-12 | 0-12 |
| Thesis Hours Required – EPOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 4-32 | 4-32 | 4-32 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Other Requirements:* A concentration is not required. (all programs) Master's Degree Required for Admission to PhD Continuous Enrollment: 4 hours each fall and spring semester until passing the preliminary examination and during the graduating semester and 0 hours for all other semesters Residency: 2 consecutive full-time (12 hours) semesters of study on campus Early Research Requirement Qualifying Exam Required Human Subjects Approval Required Preliminary Exam Required Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required Dissertation Deposit Required |
3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Master of Education (Ed.M.), Educational Policy Studies
| Required Courses: | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| Psychological Foundations Courses in Educational Psychology EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 405, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407 or 408: 4 hours |
4 |
| Social Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426 |
2 |
| Philosophical Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414 |
2 |
| EPS 500 | 4 |
| Elective Hours: 400/500-Level Hours Required: 12 hours (Independent Study included) 500-Level Hours Required in Education: 8 hours |
20 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Policy Studies
| Required Courses: | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| Psychological Foundations Courses in Educational Psychology EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 405, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 406, 407 or 408: 4 hours |
4 |
| Social Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426 |
2 |
| Philosophical Foundations Courses in Educational Policy Studies EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414 |
2 |
| EPS 500 | 4 |
| Elective Hours: 400/500-Level Hours Required: 12 hours (Independent Study and Thesis Hours included) 500-Level Hours Required in Education: 8 hours |
20 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 |
| Thesis Hours Required– EPOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 2-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| Human Subjects Approval Required | |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Policy Studies
| Required Courses: | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| Competence in one of four research specialization areas. These courses are required, but hours do not count toward the degree. (The number of hours needed varies.) | |
| EPS 500 (new students only) | 4 |
| Elective Hours: Minimum Hours Required in Education: 32 hours General Coursework Required: 28 hours |
60 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-12 |
| Thesis Hours Required – EPOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 4-32 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 64 |
| Other Requirements:* Minimum GPA: Master's Degree Is Not Required for Admission to PhD but is required for completion Residency: 2 consecutive full-time (12 hours) semesters of study on campus Early Research Requirement Qualifying Exams Required Human Subjects Approval Required Preliminary Exam Required Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required Dissertation Deposit Required |
3.0 |
Online Programs
We offer a Master of Education degree and online certificate programs that enable students to receive a University of Illinois education without ever coming to our campus. The online master's degree is in the following area of specialization:
Community College Teaching and Learning Program
Our CCTL program is one of the only online or on-campus programs in the country specifically geared to improve the teaching effectiveness of community college faculty. The program provides conceptual foundations and practical, hands-on projects for faculty members at community and technical colleges. The program is especially beneficial for faculty members who have subject-matter expertise, but no formal training in teaching methods. Our CCTL program succeeds in improving the instructional capacity of faculty who educate a vital aspect of our workforce.
Health Profession Education
The program serves education/training personnel, nurses, administrators, medical residents, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in continuing education, leadership, and organization development. Courses are highly interactive and provide participants with a specialized focus on HRD within clinical healthcare settings.
Human Resource Development Program
The HRD online program was one of the first 100% online degree programs in the world. As the field of HRD has grown in importance, so has our program. The program emphasizes a conceptual understanding of adult learning, training, and organization development, while requiring the development of specific skills through hands-on projects. Students, alumni, and employers consistently report that the program has expanded their horizons of HRD and that course projects have directly impacted their organizations.
E-Learning Program
Through the master's and certificate programs in E-Learning, we have a major worldwide impact on e-learning programs offered in workplaces, higher education, and other organizational settings.
Educational Leadership and Policy
This Master of Education degree focusing on Educational Leadership and Policy represents a unique opportunity to gain a P-20 perspective, with an enhanced policy focus on issues related to educational organizations. This program strives to develop primary, secondary, and postsecondary educational leaders, administrators, and policy analysts who seek to understand and address critical P-12 and higher education issues. Students will study different educational leadership and policy practices and theories with particular focus paid to educational access, equity, and excellence. This program does not provide administrative licensure.
Global Studies in Education
The online Global Studies in Education program examines the changing forms of global interconnectivity and interdependence and their implications for thinking about and researching education policy and governance and its connection to theories of globalization, postcolonialty, and the politics of representation and culture. The program also addresses education and the emerging role of international and non-government organizations in shaping the context of educational policy in a globalized world.
Diversity and Equity Issues in Education
Diversity and Equity Issues in Education is an interdisciplinary college-wide online program is designed to expose students to the historical and contemporary social issues related to diversity, equity and learning in education. The classes emphasize various aspects of diversity related to school leadership, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and curriculum and pedagogical implications. An innovative capstone project is required for the degree.
New Learning and New Literacies
The New Learning and Literacies online program explores the theoretical and practical applications of new learning technologies and concepts to pedagogy, literacy, broadly conceived, and practice in various educational institutions. These online classes emphasize both the social foundational concepts as well as the new ways in which technology is connected to more interdisciplinary ways of conceptualizing education.
Requirements for Online Programs
Master of Education (Ed.M.), Human Resource Education
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-Human Resource Development concentration | Required Hours-Community College Teaching and Learning concentration | Required Hours-eLearning concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRD 400, 411, 472, 495 I (2 hours), 495 II (2 hours), 530, 532 540 | 28 | ||
| HRD 412, 472 CC, 495 I (2 hours), 495 II (2 hours), 501, 517, 590, 592 | 28 | ||
| HRD 440, 472, 470, 474, 590, 495, and EPS 415 | 32 | ||
| Psychological Foundation Course EPSY 407 |
4 | 4 | |
| Psychological Foundation Course EPSY 408 |
4 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundation Courses EPS 500 |
4 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundation Courses EPS 500 CC |
4 | ||
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 | 0-8 | 0-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Other Requirements:* A concentration is required. | |||
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Master of Education (Ed.M.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration |
|---|---|
| Psychological Foundation Course EPSY 407 |
4 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundation Course EPS 405 |
4 |
| EOL 540, 549, 580 and 588 | 16 |
| Elective Hours: 500-Level Hours Required in Education: 12 hours |
12 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 36 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
Master of Education (Ed.M.), Educational Policy Studies
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-Global Studies | Required Hours-Diversity and Equity Issues in Education | Required Hours-New Learning and Literacies | Required Hours–Teaching Critical Thinking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Foundation Course EPSY 400 |
4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Psychological Foundation Course EPSY 590 |
4 | |||
| Social and Philosophical Foundation Course EPS 405 |
4 | 4 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundation Course EPS 415 |
4 | |||
| Social and Philosophical Foundation Course EPS 590 |
4 | |||
| SPED 514 and 591 | 8 | |||
| SPED 418 | 4 | |||
| EOL 590 | 4 | |||
| EPS 500 | 4 | 4 | ||
| EPS 530 | 4 | |||
| EPS 536 | 4 | |||
| EPS 431, 532, and 535 | 12 | |||
| EPS 576 | 4 | |||
| EPS 590 | 12 | 4 | 20 | |
| Elective Hours: 400/500-Level Hours Required: 16 hours (Independent Study included) |
8 | 4 | ||
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Requirements:* | ||||
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Off-Campus Programs
The EPOL department offers selected off-campus programs in the Chicago region, through the use of a cohort model. The Ed.M. and C.A.S. degree options with General Administrative Endorsement are offered in the Chicago region. Two Ed.D. degree cohorts also are available: Community College Executive Leadership and Superintendent Endorsement. Students enrolled in the Ed.D. program also attend selected classes on the Urbana-Champaign campus. Requirements for the off-campus Ed.M., C.A.S., and Ed.D. programs are identical to the on-campus degrees.
Joint Degree Program
Students can receive an Ed.M. in Human Resource Education with a concentration in Human Resource Development as well as an MBA degree. Joint Degrees allow students to earn two graduate degrees simultaneously. Typically, the period of study is shorter than if each degree was pursued independently.
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-Human Resource Development concentration |
|---|---|
| Psychological Foundation Courses EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 404, 405: 4 hours, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 407 or 408: 4 hours |
4-6 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundation Courses EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426: 2 hours AND EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414: 2 hours OR EPS 415: 4 hours |
4 |
| HRD 400, 411, 472, 530, 585 | 20 |
| HRD 412 or HRE 414 | 4 |
| HRD 532 or 535 or 536 | 4 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 36 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| To complete the Illinois MBA degree requirements, joint degree students must complete three semesters enrolled as a full-time MBA student; complete 60 hours which includes one concentration; and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while registered in the Human Resource Development concentration. (see www.mba.uiuc.edu/m/curriculum/joint%20degree%20programs) | |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
Graduate Minor
The Department of Educational Organization and Leadership (EOL) offers a Graduate Minor in College Teaching. The minor provides students with the opportunity to explore the scholarly literature on and practice of teaching and learning in postsecondary settings. Students in good standing in the Illinois Graduate College are eligible to apply for the minor. For additional information, please contact EOL.
Required Courses: |
Required Hours |
|---|---|
EOL 572 and 585 |
8 |
One of EOL 573, 574, 582 or 586 |
4 |
Total Hours |
12 |
Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall |
12 |
Other Requirements:* |
|
In addition to the minor requirements, students must also complete the requirements of their major degree. Hours counted toward completion of a minor may not also be applied toward any other transcripted credential. |
|
Note: Students within the major can not minor in the same program.
Medical Scholars Program
The Medical Scholars Program permits highly qualified students to integrate the study of medicine with study for a graduate degree in a second discipline. Students may apply to the Medical Scholars Program prior to beginning graduate school or while in the graduate program. Applicants to the Medical Scholars Program must meet the admissions standards for and be accepted into both the doctoral graduate program and the College of Medicine. Students in the dual degree program must meet the specific requirements for both the medical and graduate degrees. On average, students take eight years to complete both degrees. Further information on this program is available by contacting the Medical Scholars Program, 125 Medical Sciences Building, (217) 333-8146 or at www.med.illinois.edu/msp.
Facilities and Resources
The College of Education also has many resources to assist graduate students through their academic career. The Bureau of Educational Research works with students to secure research funding. The Council on Teacher Education entitles candidates seeking a Professional Educator License and provides accreditation of professional education programs. Each student completing a degree program is assigned a graduate adviser, who is available to assist the student with planning the program of study and determining degree requirements, courses and timelines for degree completion.
Information on University resources can be found at www.grad.illinois.edu/campus-resources.
Financial Aid
Financial aid in the form of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers can be found throughout the college and campus. There are opportunities available through the department, the College of Education, and the Bureau of Educational Research. Please note: Graduate students employed as Staff by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are not eligible for a College of Education Award or Scholarship. Campus opportunities can be found at the Graduate College and the Office of Student Financial Aid.