Overview

Department of Education / Department of Education is located in Rockford, IL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Early childhood education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Reading
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Instructional strategies
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Special education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Elementary education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Secondary education

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, basic skills test (for students seeking certification) Thesis Optional Professional portfolio (for instructional strategies program)

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test, basic skills test (for students seeking certification)
Master's Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Location & Contact

Address 5050 East State Street
Rockford, IL  61108-2393
United States

Contact Dr. Christopher McCullough
Chair
Email: cmccullough@rockford.edu
Phone: 815-394-5071
Fax: 815-394-5249

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