Overview

The College of Education at University of Illinois at Chicago offers course work which leads to the Master of Education in Science Education. Students earning a graduate degree in this department may complement their courses by enrolling in select concentrations after consulting with their graduate advisor. Interdepartmental concentrations available for this degree include:

Black Studies
Gender and Women's Studies
Museum and Exhibition Studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of Education and Urban School Policy

Educational Psychology

Systematic Approaches to Program Quality

Adolescence and the Schools

Secondary Science Education in Urban Settings
Practitioner Research in Science Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Students complete additional hours to earn an Illinois Professional Education Licence (PEL) in Secondary Science Education.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis.

Tests Required: No tests are required for admission. There are tests required for Illinois licensure and endorsement that may be completed while completing the program. (EdTPA; Content Tests/Language Proficiency Tests)

Letters of Recommendation Three letters addressing the applicant’s academic qualifications, teaching experience, and ability to carry on advanced degree studies. Letters should be from current or former professors or supervisors.

Other Requirements:

Strand A—Licensure option: A 3–4 page statement addressing the applicant’s commitment to and/or experiences working with urban youth, and experiences with learning science.

Strand B—Nonlicensure option: A 3–4 page statement of the professional goals addressing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing this MEd and relevant background and experiences with urban education and science education.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

27306 USD / year

≈ 27306 USD / year
Out-of-State

27306 USD / year

≈ 27306 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13102 USD / year

≈ 13102 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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