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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Educational Foundations

Northeastern Illinois University

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 27,148/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1867

Total Students: 7,119 +

Int. Students: 86 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States

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Fees & Funding
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Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Educational Foundations

Program Overview

The Educational Foundations Program is built on the premise that the curricula, pedagogical and educational policy decisions of teachers, school administrators and other related professionals should be founded on the disciplines of philosophy, history, psychology, sociology, anthropology and political science. For it is through these disciplines that educational professionals and others engaged in the educational enterprise are able to ask the relevant questions about the nature of students and their world, and make the most appropriate decisions with regards to the education of a diverse body of students.

The Educational Foundations Program seeks to challenge educators to develop an understanding of the theoretical, conceptual and policy related underpinnings of the educational enterprise and its various curriculum and instructional approaches. Teachers, school administrators and other related professionals are challenged to these ends through the Educational Foundations undergraduate and graduate course sequence in philosophy and history, development and individual difference, and educational psychology.

Through this Educational Foundations coursework, students will:

Acquire an extensive knowledge base and seek out opportunities to develop, demonstrate and apply that knowledge to various academic and professional settings.
Connect theory and practice in order to promote effective decision-making, critical analysis and synthesis.
Engage in critical reflective thinking.
Learn the value of human diversity and respect varied talents and perspectives.
Develop a professional philosophy that exemplifies individual identity and integrity.
Learn the value of, and promote, lifelong learning.
Develop and employ meta-cognitive strategies that can be applied to and beneficial within various academic and professional settings.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 27,148 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Northeastern Illinois University

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Options

The Educational Foundations Program offers coursework that supports various teacher education programs across the Goodwin College of Education, including Early Childhood Education, Bilingual Bicultural and Elementary Education, Secondary and K-12 Education, and Special Education. In addition, the Educational Foundations Program offers coursework that supports other disciplines and career options in fields such as social work, sociology, psychology, justice students, and health and wellness.

Scholarships

Undergraduate: Merit scholarships need GPA of 3.5 or better and an ACT or SAT exam score
Masters: Merit scholarships and Graduate Assistantships need GPA of 3.75 or better

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.