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Certification & Licensure

If you plan to teach in public schools, you’ll need certification.

  • All education students must take some state tests.  One test they must take before beginning senior-division courses is the state Basic Skills Test.  Each student will be required to pass the state content area subject matter test prior to certification, as well. The same tests apply to secondary education as for elementary education.  Students must also do the clinical/field experiences.
  • Master’s degree students who are pursuing certification must pass these same state tests, and do all the clinical/field experiences also.

Our programs specifically address the standards set forth in the state of Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and those specified in the NCATE standards.  This alignment of coursework, projects, assignments, and experiences ensures that students are well prepared to obtain certification and licensure.

        Title II Certification