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Diversity and Equity Admissions Information
The Third Cohort will begin January 2011
Applications are being accepted for that Cohort
Application Deadlines
Program Applications |
Application Deadline |
Courses Begin |
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Online Master of Education (EdM) with an emphasis in Diversity & Equity Issues in Education |
November 1, 2010 |
January 2011 |
* Please note that some fellowships and scholarships require that you apply for admission prior to the EPS Department's official deadline.
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Follow these steps to complete your application. If you have questions about our program or the application process, please contact admissions, the program coordinator, or a faculty coordinator.
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Verify Degree Program, Program Code, and Field of Specialization |
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| Degree | ApplyYourself™ (AY) Degree Designation | Program Code |
Online Master of Education (EdM) with an emphasis in Diversity & Equity Issues in Education |
EDMU | 10KS0220EDMU |
IMPORTANT: FOR ALL APPLICANTS --
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.
Current University of Illinois Graduate Students:
- Fill out Graduate Student Petition (select "Change Curriculum" under REQUEST) Please review Instructions for Student Petition first.
- Submit completed petition, along with the name of the department in which you are currently admitted, and the names of the current department head and your most recent advisor. Do not submit directly to the Graduate College.
- Submit all materials to: Diversity & Equity Program; EPS; 360 Education Building; 1310 S. 6th St. MC-708; Champaign, IL 61820, by the admissions deadline. Materials may be dropped off in person or faxed to 217.333.5847.
Former University of Illinois Graduate Students:
- Fill out Graduate Student Petition (select "Re-entry" and "Change Curriculum" under REQUEST) Please review Instructions for Student Petition first.
- Submit completed petition, along with the name of the department in which you were most recently admitted, and the names of the current department head and your most recent advisor. Do not submit directly to the Graduate College.
- Complete Graduate Student Re-entry Data Form.
- Submit all materials to: Diversity & Equity Program; EPS; 360 Education Building; 1310 S. 6th St. MC-708; Champaign, IL 61820, by the admissions deadline. Materials may be dropped off in person or faxed to 217.333.5847.
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The ApplyYourself ™ Process
- Proposed Program - is always "Educational Policy Studies"
- Degree - is always "Educational Policy Studies (Online)--EDMU"
- Field(s) of Specialization - is always "Diversity and Equity "
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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
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 Diversity & Equity Program; Educational Policy Studies; 360 Education Building; 1310 S. 6th St. MC-708; 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 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
- TOEFL Score - 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 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 version of the form may be completed online, except for signatures. It should be completed, printed, signatures gathered, and sent directly (either by mail or fax) to the EOL department. You may wish to save a copy to your computer. The form is also in the application, but that version cannot be completed online. The Graduate College has provided a financial worksheet to help.
- 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 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 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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For Additional Information
Please contact us if you have any questions!
- Education.Online
email: diversity equity@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