MA in Curriculum and Instruction - Bilingual-Bicultural Education in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Urbana United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,760
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is dedicated to tackling essential challenges in education, pedagogy, and equity across both worldwide and community contexts. Our pursuit of quality is demonstrated by our #7 national ranking in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report. We focus on equipping early childhood, elementary, and secondary educators with foundational training and ongoing career growth opportunities. Our community of scholars actively explores meaningful connections between educational theories, scholarly inquiry, and real-world application. A defining feature of our department lies in our carefully curated academic programs—each structured to equip both bachelor's and advanced degree candidates with the tools to address contemporary and future educational demands. Learners can advance their careers by acquiring fresh competencies and deepening their understanding of impactful research.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission. IELTS (academic exam) - 7.5, TOEFL iBT -103
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.

Tuition USD 29,760

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