Introduction

The College of Education Graduate Programs Handbook is for informational purposes and does not constitute a contract. Programs listed are subject to change, and individual departments, units, and the Graduate College should be consulted for further information.

The commitment of the University to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms, whether or not specifically prohibited by law.

The policy of the University of Illinois is to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The University of Illinois will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, handicap, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs, and activities.

Among the forms of invidious discrimination prohibited by University policy but not law is discrimination according to sexual orientation. Complaints of invidious discrimination based solely upon policy are to be resolved within existing procedures.

For additional information on the equal opportunity and affirmative action policies of the University, please contact on the Urbana campus:

Larine Cowan
Assistant Chancellor and Director of Equal Opportunity and Access (Title IX, ADA, and 504 Coordinator)
100 Swanlund Administration Building, MC-304
601 East John Street
Champaign, IL, 61820
217-333-0885

The 2008-2009 Graduate Student Handbook details policy and procedures used by the College of Education for administering graduate programs in education. Degree requirements for each degree and other information related to each degree program offered by the College of Education are included in this handbook. The degree requirements outlined herein apply to all students entering the College of Education in Fall 2008 and thereafter. Information in previous handbooks applies to students entering prior to Fall 2008. For questions related to degree requirements which are not addressed specifically in this handbook, students should contact their department or talk with their adviser.

Additional information on campus policies and procedures can be found in the Graduate College Handbook and the Student Code. The faculty and staff of the College of Education are committed to making graduate study in education a culturally rich and intellectually rewarding opportunity. Please feel free to contact the staff in the Student Academic Affairs Office to assist you in making your graduate school experience a success.