Some Ed.M. programs require teacher
licensure for admission and/or graduation. Information concerning these
licensure requirements may be obtained through the student’s department or
the Council on Teacher Education.
Teacher, administrative, and other licensures for public schools
are awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education. In most cases, licensure
may be awarded after completing an approved program at a university. The
College of Education has approved programs for most licensure, including
various teaching fields, Learning Behavior Specialist, and Administrative
(General Administrative and Superintendent). Most of the approved administrative
programs require completion of a graduate degree at the University of Illinois.
Since requirements change, it is important that anyone desiring to obtain
licensure discuss the matter with their advisor and the Council of Teacher
Education at the start of the program.
All persons seeking admission to a
licensure program in educational administration must respond to a separate
application procedure. For details, contact the Graduate Student Services Office.
The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology
offered by the Department of Educational Psychology is designed to meet American
Psychological Association (APA) requirements for eligibility for licensure.
Congratulations! You've taken the first step to becoming a student of the College of Education. The application process is different for undergraduate and graduate studies.