Special Admission Requirements for Inter-collegiate Transfer

The departments of Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education within the College of Education have special admission procedures for on-campus transfers. Both departments require that candidates file an application for admission if they wish to transfer from another program on campus. Students may obtain an application from the Student Academic Affairs Office, 120 Education Building.

The College of Education reviews applications for admission to the majors of Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education from on-campus transfers once a year in the Spring semester. Students who wish to be admitted for Fall must submit a completed application to the Student Academic Affairs Office by February 1st. After applications are reviewed, students will be notified concerning acceptance prior to the beginning of registration.

Commitment to Diversity

A distinguishing hallmark of the professional education preparation programs of the College of Education and Liberal Arts and Sciences is the commitment to diversity. Faculty members engage in research, teaching, and service activities developed to ensure that all children, including those who are racially, ethnically, linguistically, and economically different as well as people with different abilities and disabilities, are provided with educational opportunities. Admitted students will be expected to participate in courses, complete assignments, and engage in activities and practica that will enhance ability to teach an increasingly diverse student population.

Admissions Requirements by Program

Additional requirements for specific programs within the College of Education appear below. Admission decisions will be based on the following criteria: applicant's background in general education; applicant's grades and progress toward the degree in coursework of intended major; cumulative and Illinois grade point averages; formal experience requirement met; quality of applicant's statement and resume; and space availability in desired curriculum. All applicants must have passed the Illinois Certification Testing System Test of Basic Skills prior to admission. Admission is competitive and students meeting minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission. All applicants should have an alternate enrollment plan in the event that admission is not offered.

Elementary and Early Childhood Education

1. At least 60 hours of coursework completed by the desired term of entry.
2. Psyc 100; one of the following: Hist 170, 171, 172,173, or 272; one course in literature; credit in Math 012 or 016 or a course beyond the level of college algebra; EPS 201 or 202; EPSY 236 or Psyc 216. (Credit in college algebra or a course beyond that level must be earned at the time of application.)
3. Completion of three years of one language in high school or placement into the third level course or higher in college.
4. Satisfactory completion of Composition I.
5. Competitive Illinois and cumulative GPA(s). (A minimum Illinois and cumulative grade point average of 2.50 is required to apply.)
6. Students applying to a teacher education program will be required to provide evidence of having 50 hours of formal experience working with children or youth comparable to the age-level of students served in the program for which application is made.

Special Education

1. At least 30 hours of coursework completed by the desired term of entry. Applicants must have fulfilled all or most of the general education requirements prior to admission.
2. Competitive Illinois and cumulative GPA(s). (A minimum University of Illinois and cumulative grade point average of 2.50 is required to apply.)
3. Completion of three years of one language in high school or placement into the third level course or higher in college.
4. Satisfactory completion of Composition I.
5. Evidence of 50 hours of volunteer or work experience with individuals with disabilities.

Minor in Secondary School Teaching

Students interested in pursuing teacher certification in biology, chemistry, earth science, English, mathematics, physics, or social studies should enroll in the LAS major and apply to the Minor in Secondary School Teaching. Upon completion of the LAS major and the Minor in Secondary School Teaching and passing the required State tests, students will earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences as well as secondary teaching certification.

NOTE: Priority for admission to secondary areas is given to applicants who can complete the requirements of the LAS major and the secondary school teaching minor in 10 semesters, including previous course work.

Students who wish to apply for admission to the Minor in Secondary School Teaching must have at least 60 hours completed (junior standing) by the desired term of entry and a competitive Illinois and cumulative grade point average. (At least a 2.50 Illinois and cumulative grade point average are required to apply. A minimum 2.5 grade point average is required in the Illinois major courses at the time of application.) In addition, students must have completed by the term of entry a required course pattern in the desired LAS major as listed here.