2016-2017 Catalog 
    
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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Middle School Endorsement


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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:

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.

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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.

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