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Youth Development, MEd Application
All applicants are required to upload their documents and academic credentials electronically to satisfy both program-specific requirements and admission/institutional requirements. Please visit the Graduate Admissions website for more details on the document upload process:http://oar.uic.edu/grad/document_upload
The following documents must be completed online or uploaded to Admissions:
- The UIC Graduate Application
- The application fee
- Transcripts
Upload undergraduate transcripts for your last 60 hours of the undergraduae degree and all graduate transcripts. - TOEFL or IELTS test scores (for International Applicants only)
- College of Education M.Ed. application
- 3 letters of recommendation
These letters should address the applicant's academic qualifications, research ability/experience and ability to carry on advanced degree studies. Letters may be from current or former professors or supervisors. - Personal statement
This statement should discuss your professional goals and overall goals for the program.
Application Deadline
| Fall | March 15 |
| Spring | October 1 |
International students should visit UIC’s Admissions website for current application deadlines.
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