Information for Students Admitted to a Licensure Major in the College of Education
Overview of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Licensure Requirements
All students entering teacher education licensure programs are working toward two goals:
- Completing degree requirements approved and administered by the University of Illinois
- Completing licensure requirements governed by ISBE. ISBE requirements are subject to change without notice and at any time.
ISBE Math Standards:
Students in the Elementary Education program are required to show proficiency in Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) College Algebra and Statistics standards.
GPA Requirements:
For continuation in all undergraduate professional education licensure programs, all candidates must maintain:
- a minimum campus GPA of 2.5
- a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- a minimum content area GPA of 2.5
- a minimum professional education GPA of 2.5
Grade Policy:
All teacher education programs leading to state licensure involve knowledge acquisition in content areas, as well as methodological practices of effective teaching. Students in teaching licensure programs must maintain a C or better in ALL content and professional education coursework. Please see an Education adviser for a list of applicable courses.
Criminal Background Check:
Criminal background checks are required for all students entering the Elementary Education, Early Childhood, and Special Education programs prior to field placements in school districts. For more information please see: The Council on Teacher Education's policy on Criminal Background Checks.