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M.S. in Teaching and Inquiry

Northeastern Illinois University


Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Education

Duration

2 Years

Academic pace

Full Time

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The M.S. in Teaching and Inquiry is for teachers interested in developing and expanding their craft, knowledge, and skills in teaching. The program is open to K-8 teachers with a minimum of two years of teaching in their own classroom.

Each semester, students take one required core course and one elective. Students choose their electives from dozens of course options. With students choosing their five electives, the program allows each student to create a custom program that will most benefit their personal and professional goals. Students can take one general education elective in a subject they teach.

Program Benefits

The program focuses on core topics:

  • Inquiry-based teaching
  • Project-based teaching
  • Authentic and integrated curriculum development
  • Teaching 21st-century literacies
  • Multicultural education
  • Teacher action research

Choose electives in a specific area, such as literacy, early childhood education, or bilingual education endorsement.

About the School

At NEIU, bring your passion to life.

Northeastern Illinois University is one of the most diverse universities in the United States with a welcoming community of more than 7,000 students. Small classes mean you will work closely with our excellent faculty who will help you discover and develop ideas that will shape the future. You will learn to think critically, adapt to change, solve problems, and become a leader in your chosen field—qualities employers desire.

Northeastern’s 67-acre Main Campus is located in a safe residential community on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois.

As one of the world’s great cities, Chicago is a key location for business, technology, art, food, architecture and sports.

The diversity of Chicago is reflected in the shops and restaurants that are just walking distance from NEIU thus you will never be far from the food and other items that you are used to at home. Northeastern offers students the best of both worlds—access to all Chicago has to offer and a retreat from its hustle and bustle.

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