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 by completing the ELE professional coursework identified below.
Candidates for a subsequent teaching endorsement should be admitted to NLU if they wish to have their transcripts reviewed and evaluated for the endorsement.
In addition to National College of Education Graduate Admission Requirements, program requires:
- Valid and current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Faculty review
Endorsement Details:
- Requires 18 SH for completion
- Requires a minimum grade of “C” in all coursework
- Requires passing of the Elementary Education content test (#197-200)
- Note: Candidates may be eligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.
Elementary Education Subsequent Teaching Endorsement
| CIS 540 | Methods of Teaching Social Studies | 2 |
| ELE 505 | Instructional Practices in Context: Curriculum, Assessment, and Technology | 3 |
| ELE 545 | Methods for Teaching Arts Education | 1 |
| ELE 547 | Methods for Teaching Health and Physical Education | 1 |
| EPS 511 | Human Learning and Development in Instructional Contexts | 2 |
| MHE 540 | Methods for Teaching Elementary Schools Mathematics | 2 |
| RLL 538 | Literacy Methods: K-6 | 1 TO 2 |
| RLR 550 | Teaching Reading Comprehension and Content Literacy in Grades 1-6 | 2 |
| SCE 540 | Methods of Teaching Science | 2 |
Note:
RLL 538 must be taken for 2 SH. Students are also required to complete 1 SH of additional elective course approved by the Program Chair.
Upon completion of all endorsement requirements, candidates may apply for a State endorsement in elementary education though NLU's entitlement process.
Visit ISBE website for additional information https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Subsequent-Teaching-Endorsements.aspx.