Program Overview
The Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Education at Southern Illinois University is a Master programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 40,876 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Carbondale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods in Education
- Introduction to the Curriculum
- Systematic Approaches to Instruction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
- Complete application (online)
- Submit all official transcripts from institutions of higher education attended;
- Submit an official transcript with the bachelor\xc2\x92s degree posted and have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.7 (4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of the bachelor\xc2\x92s program;
- Pay application fee by credit card online
- International students must also submit an official diploma in the native language and in English, a passport photo copy, transcripts in native language and English, and have a TOEFL score of at least 550. The TOEFL test score must be no more than two years old. An IELTS score can be submitted in lieu of the TOFEL score. A score of at least 6.5 is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 40,876 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 40,876 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,351 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, United States
Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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