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Educational Leadership and Policy Admissions
The Second Cohort will begin January 2010
Applications are being accepted for that Cohort
Application Deadline
Accepting Applications for January 2010 |
Application Deadline |
Courses Begin |
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Online Master of Education (EdM) with an emphasis in Educational Leadership and Policy |
Now Extended Until |
January 2010 |
* Please note that some fellowships and scholarships require that you apply for admission prior to the EOL Department's official deadline.
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Follow these steps to complete your application. If you have questions about our programs or the application process, contact admissions, the program coordinator, or a faculty coordinator.
Apply Online
New University of Illinois Graduate Students: Complete the Graduate College Application
All applications for admission are submitted to the Graduate College. The Graduate College Application is also the application for financial aid.
Verify Degree Program, Program Code, and Field of Specialization |
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| Degree | ApplyYourself™ (AY) Degree Designation |
Program Code |
Master of Education (EdM) with emphasis in Educational Leadership and Policy |
EDMU | 10KS0209EDMU |
IMPORTANT: FOR ALL APPLICANTS --All Applicants, whether New, Current, or Former Illinois Graduate Students, MUST submit the other required Supporting Application Materials as detailed below along with their application or petition. New University of Illinois Graduate Students: Complete the Graduate College Application
Current University of Illinois Graduate Students: If you have already been admitted to the Graduate College, please do not re-apply. Take the following steps:
Former University of Illinois Graduate Students: If you have already been admitted to the Graduate College, please do not re-apply. Take the following steps:
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The ApplyYourself ™ Process
- Proposed Program - is always "Educational Organization & Leadership"
- Degree - is always "Educational Organization & Leadership (Online)--EDMU"
- Field(s) of Specialization - is always "Educational Leadership & Policy"
Click the APPLY button to go straight to the online application -- |
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Click here for a step-by-step guide through the ApplyYourself process
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Prepare and Submit Supporting Application Materials
All Applicants, whether New, Current, or Former Illinois Graduate Students, MUST submit the other required Supporting Application Materials as detailed in this section.
Domestic Applicants
- Personal Statement (doc) - A statement in which you provide evidence of how your professional experiences and prior academic work have focused your thinking toward the planned program of study.
- 3 Letters of Reference (pdf) - From persons who have direct knowledge of your academic and/or professional performance and potential for graduate study. If the recommenders complete this online, no additional copy is necessary.
- Transcripts - Submit official transcripts from every college/university you have attended, both undergrad or graduate, in a sealed envelope, with a certification stamp across the seal. "Issued to Student" copies are not considered official by the Graduate College. All transcripts must be sent directly to the Educational Organization and Leadership Department (333 Education Building MC-708, 1310 S. Sixth St., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820). IMPORTANT: Even if you have course work from the University of Illinois, we still need your official transcript mailed to us. Please contact the Office of the Registrar to order transcripts or if you desire additional information.
- Current Professional Resume ( Curriculum Vitae) - Please use the space provided by the only application to upload this document.
International Applicants Only (in addition to the materials detailed above)
- TOEFL Score - Most international applicants must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report for an exam taken within four years of date of requested admission. The score must come from the testing agency, self-reported scores are not acceptable. The institution code is 1836, the program code is 00.
The TOEFL requirement may be waived for international applicants who have received a graduate degree from an English speaking university, or who have been enrolled full-time at an English speaking university for two of the last five years. The department requires a minimum TOEFL score of 620 on the paper version of test (pbt); minimum score of 260 on the computer version of test (cbt) and minimum score of 105 on the Internet based test (ibt). - Declaration and Certification of Finances (pdf) - This form is in the application. It should be downloaded, completed and sent directly to the EOL department.
- International Student Verification Form (pdf)
For more information for international students, visit the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
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Admission Criteria
The Educational Organization and Leadership Department considers the following as criteria for admission to degree programs
- Quality of undergraduate work (a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work)
- Quality of graduate work
- Quality of recommendations contained in three letters of reference
- Relevance of work experience and career goals
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL), for applicants from non-English speaking countries. See acceptable scoring above.
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Additional Information
Please contact us if you have any questions!
- Contact Us!
Educational Leadership & Policy Online
email: edleadership@education.illinois.edu
- Vaughn J. Page
Visiting Academic Outreach Program Coordinator
333 Education Building
1310 S. Sixth Street MC-708
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 61820
email: vpage@illinois.edu
Tel: 217.244.3368 or 800.252.1360 ext 43368
Fax: 217.244.5632