Middle School Endorsement

Karen A. Dowling, Ph.D., Director
Kelly Brown, Ed.D., Coordinator

Middle School Teaching endorsements in Illinois currently require a minimum of 18 hours of coursework in the endorsement area. Some areas have specific courses/hours that are required. In addition, all middle grade endorsements require the following pedagogy courses or their equivalents:

EDUC 767 Early Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 768 Middle-School Methods

The middle grade endorsement requirements will be increased effective February 1, 2018 to require 24 hours of content, including a three hour middle school content methods course, plus passing a test in the endorsement area. Contact the Licensure Officer in the School of Education for specific details.

Note:

All professional education, general education courses for teachers, major, endorsement, and supporting courses require a grade of “C” or better for teacher licensure and graduation.