Program Overview
The Workforce Education and Development at Southern Illinois University is a MSc 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 Workforce Education and Development 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 29,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Carbondale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Workforce Education and Development 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
- Work Experience
- Occupational Training
- Business Communications
- Interior Living Environment
- Management of Family Resources
- Work Experience
- Occupational Training
- Technical Communication
- Developing Your Career
- Field Experience
- Special Problems
- Integrating and Managing Technology Applications for Workforce Education & Training
- Technology Applications in Workforce Education and Training
- Multimedia-based Instruction for Workforce Education
- Administrative Communications and Technology
- Issues in Business Training/Education
- Organizing and Directing Instruction in Secondary Career and Technical Programs
- Instructional Methods in Career and Technical Educat
- Instructional Methods in Career and Technical Education
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 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 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:
- An application form.
- Financial Statement.
- Your official academic credentials.
- Official TOEFL report, if required, sent from Educational Testing Service.
- Three letters of recommendation from your major professors if requested by the department.
- Other information as deemed necessary by the Graduate School and your major department.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,700 (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- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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