Teacher Education
Welcome to the Teacher Education Department (TED)! The Teacher Education Department offers high quality learning opportunities and extensive clinical experiences to meet your personal and professional goals as a teacher candidate in grades preK through 12. The Department also offers a Master of Science degree in Teaching and Inquiry for licensed teachers who wish to further their professional training in teaching and learning.
About
The Teacher Education Department encompasses:
- Four undergraduate initial teacher licensure programs: for undergraduate candidates who wish to become licensed teachers in the State of Illinois in Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Middle Level Education.
- Four Master of Arts initial licensure programs: for candidates who have a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching area and wish to receive a Master of Arts and to become licensed teachers in the State of Illinois in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Level Education and Secondary Education (preK to 12).
- Master of Science in Teaching and Inquiry: for candidates who currently have their Illinois teaching license and/or are currently teaching and who wish to further their studies in Education through a master's degree program.
- Teacher Licensure Program: for candidates who have a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching area and are seeking a teaching license without a master's degree.
All teacher preparation programs in the Teacher Education Department are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Academic Programs
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Program
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Program
- Bachelor of Arts in Middle Level Education Program
- Spanish, Art, and Music Education Pre-K-12 Licensure, B.A.
Graduate
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Arts in Elementary Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Level Education
- Master of Science in Teaching and Inquiry
- Masters of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
Post-Baccalaureate, Non-Degree Programs
Endorsement Program
- Subsequent Endorsement Program - Bilingual/Bicultural Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Middle School Education.
Office of Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching
For more information concerning clinical experiences and student teaching, please visit the CEST Office.
Scholarships/Grants
Northeastern Illinois University offers a wide range of scholarships and grants for education majors.
For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (773) 442-5000, or visit room D 200.