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Elementary Education Subsequent Teaching Endorsement

Teachers who have an Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for early childhood education, secondary education or special education may add a subsequent teaching endorsement in elementary education through this standards-based sequence. Candidates for subsequent teaching endorsement must be admitted to NLU.

In addition to National College of Education Graduate Admission Requirements, program requires:

  • Professional resume  
  • Valid and current Illinois Professional Educator License
  • Two years of classroom experience is recommended, within the last five years, prior to beginning of the program
  • Written verification of classroom experience from a previous or current employer
  • Interview with a faculty advisor
  • General Education coursework as determined by transcript evaluation completed before the beginning of Practicum:
    • Science- coursework covering at least three of the following areas: physical, life science, and earth and space
    • Social Science- coursework covering at least four of the following areas: history, geography, civics and government, economics of Illinois, US and the world
  • Note: Candidates may be eligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.

Option 1 - Portfolio Approach

Courses in Option 1 are required for candidates with a valid Illinois PEL who have teaching experience in the new endorsement area.

ECE 569Portfolio Development Subsequent Teaching Endorsement

3
ECE 575Practicum for Subsequent Teaching Endorsement

4 TO 6

Note: Additional program content and general education courses are selected with the program area advisor to help candidates meet the licensure requirements. Study plans documenting selected courses are created at the completion of ELE 569. 

Option 2 - Coursework Approach

Courses in Option 2 are required for candidates with a valid Illinois PEL who have no teaching experience in the new endorsement area.

ELE 545Methods for Teaching Arts Education

1
ELE 547Methods for Teaching Health and Physical Education

1
ELE 575Practicum for Subsequent Teaching Endorsement

3 TO 6
MHE 480BMethods for Teaching Elementary Schools Mathematics

2
SCE 480BMethods of Teaching Science

2
CIS 480BMethods of Teaching Social Studies

2
and
RLL 538Literacy Methods: K-6

1 TO 2
and/or
RLR 550Teaching Reading Comprehension and Content Literacy in Grades 1-6

2

Note: Candidates will be directed to take RLL 538 and/or RLR 550 and may also need to complete CIL 531 and SPE 500 determined by transcript review.