Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Special Education in Chicago United States | University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,008
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Education in Special Education equips graduates to support individuals with disabilities across diverse age groups (5-21), abilities, and learning environments in both schools and community settings. There's a critical demand for special education professionals, particularly in urban centers such as Chicago. Studies show this teacher shortage most severely impacts minority populations, especially in urban districts serving predominantly African American and Latina/o/x students. Special educators practice in various educational and community-based settings.
Participants complete a master's degree with the option to pursue initial Illinois licensure and additional credentials. The program accommodates career-changers, current teachers transitioning to special education, practicing special educators, and those seeking advanced knowledge in the field.
Key features of UIC's MEd in Special Education:
Multiple financial aid options including scholarships
No GRE or IL TAP test prerequisites
Flexible evening coursework available full- or part-time, with in-person, hybrid, and online delivery options
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
Minimum English Competency Test Score: TOEFL 80, with sub scores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Test); 60, with sub scores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Writing 21 (revised Paper-Delivered Test), OR, IELTS 6.5, with sub scores of 6.0 for all four sub scores, OR, PTE-Academic 54, with sub scores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.
Tuition
USD
21,008