孩子的生活
概述
The Department of 家庭与消费者科学 offers a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in 家庭与消费者科学 with a sequence in 孩子的生活. The 孩子的生活 sequence prepares students to enter the child life profession by providing advanced study of child development and family systems and a better understanding of the psychosocial impact of stressful situations, 专注于医疗保健. 学生 apply theory to practice in the classroom and at clinical sites. Our graduate program meets the academic requirements set forth by the 儿童生活专业人员协会.
Strong candidates for the 孩子的生活 graduate program are those who:
- Have a strong foundation in child development and developmental theory
- Can articulate a clear understanding of 孩子的生活 and its theoretical basis
- Have a minimum of 50 hours of hospital volunteer experience; 最好包括与儿童生活的接触
骄傲点
90% of 孩子的生活 graduate students received an internship offer at first application and 97% within the second round of applications.
研究生导师
Dr. 凯里·爱德华兹,CCLS
(309) 438-2648
特纳203 b
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如何申请
大学入学要求
申请硕士课程的学生必须:
- 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, 或者在一学年之内完成
- present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than 伊利诺斯州 at which graduate, 本科, 或者获得非学位学分. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, 每学期的课程及成绩. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to 研究生招生@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: 伊利诺斯州 University, 研究生院, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the 招生办公室. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT; the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5带.
其他入学要求
申请本课程的学生必须:
- 累积平均分是3分.0对4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your 本科 coursework or any previous work in a graduate program.
- Upload a personal essay addressing the following prompts: What is your personal philosophy on 孩子的生活? Why are you interested in the field of 孩子的生活? What are your personal strengths and areas for growth? Describe your experience working with children and families in a variety of settings.
- Provide names and email addresses for three references; two references should be from an academic source and one should indicate direct experience with children.
- Upload a document showing proof of at least 50 hours of hospital experience, 最好包括与儿童生活的接触
- 提交简历
优先级的应用程序
Applications received by our Priority Submission Date of February 15th for Fall admissions will receive primary consideration for acceptance into our high-demand areas and offers for financial assistance including graduate assistantships.
申请的最后期限
- 秋季(8月)学期-持续复习
研究生助教奖学金
The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of financial support. They are intended as a way to facilitate a student's progress to degree while providing important professional development.
资格
To be eligible for an assistantship a student must, generally,
- be admitted unconditionally as a degree-seeking student into a graduate academic program, or have a minimum of 120 本科 hours if in an integrated degree program
- 信誉良好
- be enrolled full-time (typically at least 9 credit hours during the fall or spring semesters, 或在夏季课程中至少6小时).
好处
研究生助理收到
- monthly wages paid in the form of either a stipend or an hourly wage
- a waiver for 100% of tuition during a semester of appointment
- a waiver for up to 12 credit hours of tuition for the summer term immediately following a fall or spring appointment
成本 & 资金
看到 学生账户 有关学杂费的信息. 资金 for graduate students is available from several different sources. 学生 who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, 印第安纳州, 肯塔基州, 密歇根, 密苏里州, 威斯康星州将收取州内学费.
学费减免
资格要求
Both full-time and part-time students enrolled in a master's degree program are eligible for tuition waivers. 学生 enrolled in a certificate program only are not eligible. Only students who have completed less than two years full-time or 40 credit hours are eligible. 学生 do not need to demonstrate financial need. Tuition waiver minimum requirements are as follows:
研究生新生: 最低绩点3分.25 (based on GPA calculated by 招生 office)
在读研究生: 最低绩点3分.国际州立大学研究生课程25美元
申请过程
在每学期上课的第一周, students admitted to the graduate program may apply for a 研究生 Tuition Waiver. 学生 must turn in the two-page tuition waiver application and the Selective Service Verification form to be considered for a tuition waiver.
额外的信息
All tuition waiver awards are at in-state rates.
Tuition waivers are typically partial and do not cover all tuition costs.
Award letters will be sent to the student electronically through e-mail.
Funds will appear in student's account sometime after the 10th day of classes when course enrollment is verified.
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