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Ed.M. in Educational Policy Studies with emphasis in Teaching Critical Thinking Program URL: http://tct.ed.uiuc.edu Campus: Urbana-Champaign Number of Required Campus Visits: None
Program Type: Master's Degree Award Conferred: Ed.M. Admission Deadline: July 1 for Fall start Description:
This degree aims at giving educators better tools to teach critical thinking skills; and addresses the changing meaning of what "critical thinking" involves in today's multimedia- and technologically oriented society. It is currently the only program available in this area both within the state and nationally. Admission Requirement(s): Applicants with at least a bachelor's degree from an 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.
Applicants enrolled in the final year of a bachelors degree from an accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree program from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad, and who meet the GPA requirements stated above.
International applicants must meet minimum requirements based on their country of origin. Please note that proposed programs of study may require a higher GPA than the Graduate College’s minimum standard.
Program Cost(s):
The current tuition rate for the 2009-10 academic year for each 4-hour course is $2,012 (USD) and $1,006 for the 2-hour capstone courses. This rate includes both tuition and fees. Reading materials are not included in these fees. The tuition rate is the same for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. The cost for future courses may be subject to moderate changes in accordance with the actions of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Program Contact(s):
Department of Educational Policy Studies/Teaching Critical Thinking
360 Education Building
1310 S. 6th St.
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-2858
E-mail: tctonline@gmail.com
URL: http://tct.ed.uiuc.edu/
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