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How to Apply Online
Applications to Human Resource Education programs in the Department of Education, Policy, Organization, & Leadership can be completed via the links below. It is highly encouraged to follow the instructions provided!
| Program | |
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| On-Campus Master's Programs in Human Resource Education On-Campus Doctoral Programs in Human Resource Education |
Download Step-by-Step Application Instructions for On-Campus Programs (PDF) |
Online Master's Programs in Human Resource Education
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Download Step-by-Step Application Instructions for Online Programs (PDF) |
Online Graduate Certificate Programs in Human Resource Education
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Degree applicants: Supplemental materials (e.g., resume, personal statement, recommendation form) should be attached to the online application or mailed directly to the HRE Department (not required for certificate applicants).
Application Deadlines
| Program | Application Deadline | Courses Begin |
|---|---|---|
On-Campus Master's Programs* |
March 1st |
August |
| On-Campus Doctoral Program* |
March 1st | August |
Online Master's (Human Resource Development) |
March 1st November 15th |
July January |
Online Master's (eLearning) |
March 1st November 15th |
July January |
| Online Master's (Community College Teaching and Learning) |
March 1st | July |
| Online Master's (Health Profession Education) |
November 15th | January |
Online Graduate Certificate Programs
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Flexible | January, March, July, September |
* Please note that some fellowships and scholarships require that you apply for admission prior to the HRE Department's official deadline.
Required Application Materials
Material required from all degree applicants include:
- A graduate application. (Note: During the online application process, domestic students should choose one of the domestic degree programs listed in the Proposed Program drop-down menu; international students should choose one of the international degree programs.)
- A current resume.
- A personal statement. Describe your previous academic work in your proposed field of study and include a personal statement regarding your goals for graduate study and a professional career. In your response, list memberships in honor societies and professional organizations; scholarships, prizes, honors, or other recognition; and give titles of publications, major papers, or theses of which you are author or co-author (if published, give citation). Please limit your response to 1000 words.
- 3 letters of reference.
- Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work. "Issued to Student" copies are not considered official by the Graduate College. Transcripts should be sent directly from your institutions to the address below.
- A non-refundable application fee of $70.00 (USD) for domestic students and $90.00 (USD) for international students. (Fee rate applicable as of 2011.)
Required from certificate applicants, prior to completion of the first course in your program:
- Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work. "Issued to Student" copies are not considered official. Transcripts should be sent directly from your institutions to the address below.
Admission Criteria
The Department of Human Resource Education 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 two years of undergraduate course work from the institution where the degree was conferred).
- 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 (TOEFL), for applicants from non-English speaking countries. The minimum acceptable score is 590 for the paper version, 243 for the computer version and 96 for the iBT.
The Department of Human Resource Education considers the following as criteria for admission to certificate programs:
- Quality of undergraduate work (you will be asked for your cumulative GPA and are required to submit official transcripts prior to completion of your first course in the program).
- Relevence of work experience and career goals.
For Additional Information
Please contact us if you have any questions!
Department of Human Resource Education
351 Education Building
1310 South Sixth Street
Champaign, IL 61820 USA
E-mail: hre@illinois.edu
Phone: (217) 333-0807