University of Illinois Master of Education in
Educational Administration Degree Program in Chicago, Illinois

** Applications must be received by December 1, 2007, for full consideration for the Spring 2008 Cohort.  Applications will continue to be accepted beyond the December 1 deadline, and will be considered if spaces remain in the cohort. **

NOTE: These instruction are for students applying to the Chicago, Illinois, cohort.
Click on this Oak Brook link if you are seeking admission to that cohort.

The Educational Administration Program at Chicago is designed to meet both degree requirements for the UIUC College of Education and certification requirements for the State of Illinois General Administrative Endorsement (Type 75). To be eligible for admission into the cohort, applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of full-time teaching or have acceptable school service personnel experience. Applications for admission to the summer cohort must be submitted by April 2.

Our program is highly competitive and selective. We typically have many more qualified applicants than we have available openings in the cohort. Therefore, we encourage candidates to submit all admissions material as far in advance of the applications deadline as possible, so that your application can receive the most comprehensive and favorable consideration.

The following materials are required:

•UIUC Graduate College application
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/program.htm

Information that you may need for the Graduate College Application:
Admission Term: Spring 2008
Department: Educational Organization and Leadership
Department Code: 1674
Program Name: Educational Organization and Leadership - EDM (if applying to the Master of Education option) or CAS (if applying for Certificate of Advanced Studies option)
Department Code: 1674
Field of Specialization: Not required
Program Code: 10KS0209EDMX (Master’s Program); 10KS0209CASX (Certificate of Advanced Studies)
“Will you begin your program of study with an online or off-campus course:” YES
Under the Test Scores section – there are none required, so leave this blank

NOTE: If you are already admitted to the Graduate College, please do not re-apply. You do, however, need to re-petition and take the following steps:

1) Fill out Graduate Student Petition (select "Re-entry"):
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/forms/admission/petition_form.pdf

2) Complete Graduate Student Re-entry Data Form:
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/forms/admission/reentry.pdf

3) Obtain necessary signature from former advisor and department.

4) Submit to EOL.

•Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/forms/admission/TranscriptLabels.pdf
(Official copies are needed of all transcripts, regardless of whether or not you've already been admitted to the graduate college.)

A student who is currently enrolled in college study should not wait until the end of the semester or quarter to have transcripts sent. If the applicant is admitted, the Office of Admissions will request final transcripts.

•Three letters of reference
There should be a completed Letter of Reference form for each letter of reference,
http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/forms/admission/LetterOfReference.pdf
References should mail forms directly to the address listed below. Letters of reference directed to the department office should be requested at the earliest possible time. Missing transcripts and letters of reference are the main causes of incomplete applications.

All supporting materials should be forwarded, either mail or e-mail, to:

Admissions Staff
Department of Educational Organization and Leadership
333 Education Building
1310 S. Sixth Street MC-708
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 61820
e-mail: eol-info@uiuc.edu
Phone: 217-333-2155

Note: No test scores are required for this program.

Screening Process and Deadline
To be considered for admission to the program, prospective applicants must complete and return ALL information listed under Admission Requirements to the address below. It is your responsibility to see that all required information is received by April 2.

Tuition and Fees
For the 2007-2008 academic year, the per-credit hour tuition cost is $413 per hour. The per-credit hour cost for the associated fees is $41 per hour. Students are also responsible for the cost of required textbooks, course packets, and any other course related costs. The cost for future courses is subject to moderate changes in accordance with the actions of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

Financial Aid
You will find the most current information on Financial Aid Services at: http://www.osfa.uiuc.edu/.

Academic Outreach Services
•Online course registration
•Network ID computer accounts
•Library services and I-Card identification card privileges
•Remote access to online information databases, statewide interlibrary loan of materials, library research assistance
• Coordination of Oak Brook class services

** Applications must be received by December 1, 2007, for full consideration for the Spring 2008 Cohort.
Applications will continue to be accepted beyond the December 1 deadline, and will be considered if spaces remain in the cohort. **