Overview

With a thorough understanding of the sociocultural and political context of your environment and knowledge of a variety of approaches, you will be positioned to create learning opportunities for students from preschool to the university level.

The Curriculum Studies Education Specialist program from DePaul University provides advanced study beyond a master’s but does not require a dissertation.

All classes meet in the evenings at the Lincoln Park Campus. The degree program can be completed in two and a half years.

Key Facts

Your degree connects you to more than 16,000 fellow educators, most of whom live in the Chicago area. The College of Education has a variety of alumni resources, like networking, workshops and continuing professional development unit (CPDU) opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership: Theory and Practice

Curriculum Discourses/Perspectives Over Time

Curriculum for Human and Community Development

Philosophy of Ethics in Education

Culture, Power and Education

Human Development and the Educational Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

raduate admission application

$40 application fee

Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended

Résumé or curriulum vitae

Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from faculty in your master's program

A personal statement in which you discuss your interest in further study and articulating an issue or problem of interest or concern

Writing sample from a master's-level class

GRE scores are required but are not a major influence in admission decisions

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10713 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10713 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10713 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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