Teaching & Learning
Fully Online
Overview
The Teaching and Learning master's program (M.S. in TCH) is designed primarily for practicing teachers who want to become master teachers. They may see themselves continuing in the role of teacher, but with the added responsibility of role-model or mentor for colleagues.
Some educators completing this degree are doing so in preparation for roles within their districts such as curriculum director or in preparation for further doctoral study.
The Master of Science in Teaching and Learning is 100 percent online.
Point of Pride
More Illinois State graduates have earned National Board certification, the gold standard for accomplished teaching, than alumni from any other university in the Midwest, among reporting teachers.
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How to Apply
University Admission Requirements
A student applying to a master's program must:
- have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
- present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements.
GPA
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a Master's program.
Teaching Experience
You must have a current teaching certificate and have at least one year of teaching experience.
This program does not lead to teacher certification.
Personal Goals Statement
Submit a 1-2 page personal goals statement that addresses features of one of the following:
- Realizing the Democratic Ideal
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Core Propositions
- Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
Items Not Required
This program does not require letters of recommendation for admission.
Additional Early Childhood Education - Faculty Preparation Concentration Admission Requirements
The fully online Early Childhood Education - Faculty Preparation Concentration is designed for early childhood education (Birth-Grade 2) teachers and professionals with at least 1 year of experience. Students who complete the program concentration will earn a Master’s degree in Teaching and Learning with a focus on Early Childhood Teacher Preparation.
Those interested in applying for the ECE-FP concentration must complete a preapplication form, which the program staff will review to determine applicant eligibility before selecting the final concentration participants.
In order to be considered for the cohort starting courses in May 2023, please submit your pre-application with official transcripts by April 1. Learn more about the ECE-FP concentration.
Global Access to Online Degree Programs
When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Term — June 15; Applications received after June 15 will be accepted as space permits
- Summer Term — March 15; Applications received after March 15 will be accepted as space permits
- Spring Term — Applications are not accepted for the spring term
Costs & Funding
See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.
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