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Elmhurst College   The School for Advanced Learning The School for Advanced Learning Early Childhood Special Education 190 Prospect Avenue North Hall Elmhurst, IL 60126 US   Phone: 1-630-617-3069 Fax: 1-630-617-6471   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education On Campus   The only graduate program in the Chicago area that blends the disciplines of early childhood education and special education, this innovative program prepares you to make a significant difference in the lives of young children with disabilities. You’ll complete challenging hands-on field experiences and establish strong, collaborative relationships with children and their families. You’ll build learning partnerships with seasoned professionals in the field and integrate course work and field experiences within all your classes. And you’ll learn to integrate a family-centered philosophy into your work. This is a 37-hour, two-year program. Classes are held on weekday evenings to accommodate your busy schedule. In small classes, you’ll work closely with your cohort members in classroom and study projects, and you’ll help one another maintain a sense of progress and achievement. And you’ll work face-to-face with a dedicated faculty advisor to create the schedule of courses that best fits your academic and professional goals.     Accreditation Information: The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association accredits all graduate programs at Elmhurst College.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees The program admits college graduates who hold a baccalaureate degree and who can demonstrate a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 for all undergraduate work.  Pre-Requisite Courses Child Development or Life Span Development; Exceptional Child  International Student Requirements In addition to the standard application materials, students from outside the United States must also submit the following: - An official evaluation in English by a foreign credentials agency of all university transcripts (along with copies of the transcripts themselves). - Proof of English proficiency, as evidenced by a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based and a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements The program does not require the submission of graduate examination scores.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 266  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $733  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: United Church of Christ         Visit Program Website