Online Programs - Master of Education (EdM)

The College of Education's Online Programs are grounded in our commitment to academic rigor, professionalism and flexibility. They allow international students to earn an Illinois education even when they are unable to travel to the U.S. to study.

One of the major benefits of Online Programs is that they enable educators from around the world to exchange and discuss issues of mutual concern. Completion of Online Programs normally requires two years of part-time study, and involves both synchronous and asynchronous learning activities.

Our Online Programs are based on the assumption that learning is a complex event that cannot be explained with a single theory. Instead, learning environments should be based on instructional principles derived from multiple theories of learning. The design of our online programs builds on a conceptual framework that looks beyond the traditional paradigm of instruction and is founded on core learning theories (Contextual Learning, Social Learning, Active Learning, Reflective Learning) and guiding principles (sound instructional design, multimodal content, collaborative interaction, attention to individual differences, enhanced student motivation, avoidance of information overload).

The use of multiple learning theories and guiding principles in the design of our online programs promotes and enhances instructor/student interaction, including through the employment of synchronous and asynchronous sessions using Elluminate and Moodle technologies.

Online Master's Programs

Master's of Education in Human Resource Education with a Concentration in:

• Community College Teaching and Learning - APPLY
• Human Resource Development - APPLY

Master's of Education in Human Resource Education with an Emphasis in:

• Health Profession Education - APPLY
• E-Learning - APPLY

Master's of Education in Educational Psychology with an Emphasis in:

• Curriculum Technology and Education Reform (CTER) - APPLY

Master's in Education in Educational Policy Studies with an Emphasis in:

• Global Studies in Education - APPLY
• Teaching Critical Thinking - APPLY
• New Learning and New Literacies - APPLY
• Diversity and Equity Issues in Education - APPLY

Master's of Education in Educational Organization and Leadership with an Emphasis in:

• Educational Leadership and Policy - APPLY

Online Program Tuition

Tuition varies for Online programs, from approximately $10,000.00 to more than $16,000.00 for an entire program. See our Online Programs web site for specific information. Students are also responsible for additional expenses, including Internet provider, textbooks, and computer hardware and software.

Funding

Online Master's students self fund their graduate education either with personal resources or resources provided by their national governments or non-government organizations.