College Teaching Graduate Minor
for the Graduate Minor in College Teaching
The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership (EPOL) offers a Graduate Minor in College Teaching. The minor provides students with the opportunity to explore the scholarly literature on and practice of teaching and learning in postsecondary settings. Students in good standing in the Illinois Graduate College are eligible to apply for the minor. For additional information, please contact EPOL.
Students within the EPOL major can not minor in the same program.
Graduate Degree Programs in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
Majors
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, CAS (on campus and off-campus)
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdD (on campus, off-campus & online)
- optional concentrations: EPOL concentrations listed below|Bilingual-Bicultural Education|Digital Learning|African American Studies|Writing Studies
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdM (on campus, off-campus & online)
- optional concentrations: EPOL concentrations listed below|Bilingual-Bicultural Education|Digital Learning
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, MA (on campus)
- optional concentrations: EPOL concentrations listed below|Bilingual-Bicultural Education|Digital Learning|African American Studies
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, PhD (on campus)
- optional concentration: EPOL concentrations listed below|Digital Learning|African American Studies|Writing Studies
EPOL Graduate Certificates
- Instructional System Design Management and Leadership, CERT
- Cancer Education Management in Underrepresented and Diverse Communities, CERT
- International Education Administration & Leadership, CERT
- Learning Design and Leadership, CERT
- Middle Grades Education, CERT
EPOL concentrations:
- Diversity & Equity in Education
- Educational Administration & Leadership
- Global Studies in Education
- Higher Education
- History of Education
- Human Resource Development
- Learning Design & Leadership
- Philosophy of Education
- Social Sciences & Education Policy
Minor
Graduate Degree Programs
Degree programs in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership are designed to meet the academic and professional interests of individuals preparing for careers as academic professionals, adult educators, college professors, corporate trainers, educational policy analysts, governmental administrators, instructional designers/technologists, non-profit representatives, organizational development specialists, and university administration leaders.
Admission
The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership carefully considers all applicants for graduate study. Applicants should consult the department website for more detailed application information and should apply online at the online application portal. The quality of the applicant's undergraduate and graduate training and grade point average are primary considerations. Other important factors evaluated include the three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose. International applicants must submit a TOEFL score.
Off-Campus Programs
The Education Policy, Organization and Leadership department offers selected off-campus programs in the Chicago region, through the use of a cohort model. The Ed.M. and C.A.S. degree options with General Administrative Endorsement are offered in the Chicago region. An Ed.D. degree cohort also is available in School Executive Leadership. Requirements for the off-campus Ed.M., C.A.S., and Ed.D. programs are identical to the on-campus degrees.
Facilities and Resources
The College of Education also has many resources to assist graduate students through their academic career. The Bureau of Educational Research works with students to secure research funding. The Council on Teacher Education entitles candidates seeking a Professional Educator License and provides accreditation of professional education programs. Each student completing a degree program is assigned a graduate adviser, who is available to assist the student with planning the program of study and determining degree requirements, courses and timelines for degree completion.
Information on University resources can be found at the GradMAP pages website.
Financial Aid
Financial aid in the form of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers can be found throughout the college and campus. There are opportunities available through the department, the College of Education, and the Bureau of Educational Research. Please note: Graduate students employed as Staff by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are not eligible for a College of Education Award or Scholarship. Campus opportunities can be found at the Graduate College and the Office of Student Financial Aid.
for the Graduate Minor in College Teaching
The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership (EPOL) offers a Graduate Minor in College Teaching. The minor provides students with the opportunity to explore the scholarly literature on and practice of teaching and learning in postsecondary settings. Students in good standing in the Illinois Graduate College are eligible to apply for the minor. For additional information, please contact EPOL.
Students within the major can not minor in the same program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EOL 572 | The College Student | 4 |
| EOL 585 | College Teaching | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| The Community College | ||
| Diversity in Higher Education | ||
| College Student Development | ||
| Changing College Curriculum | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Web site, the College of Education Graduate Programs Handbook, and the Graduate College Handbook.
for the Graduate Minor in College Teaching
head of the department: Yoon Pak
directors of graduate studies: Liv T. Davila and Lorenzo Baber
graduate admissions information: Linda Stimson (on campus) and Jena Pfoff (online/off-campus)
overview of admissions & requirements: College of Education
overview of grad college admissions & requirements
department website
program website: College of Education Programs
department faculty: Education Policy, Organization & Leadership Faculty
college website
department office: 142 Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
phone: (217) 244-3542
email: Graduate Student Services Office