Endorsement Opportunities

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in content courses and have passed the content area test.

18 Semester Hours distributed among the following course areas:

• Foundations of Bilingual Education
• Assessment of Bilingual Students
• Methods and Materials for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students in Bilingual Programs
• Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students
• Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

In addition, you must have:

• A valid professional Illinois teacher certificate.
• Bilingual clinical experience totaling 100 clock hours or three months teaching experience in bilingual programs.
• Successful completion of a language examination in the language.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• 24 Semester Hours of coursework in a combination of ESL and Bilingual education and pass the ENL test; or
• 32 Semester Hours of coursework in a combination of ESL and Bilingual Education.

Take a language proficiency test and complete one of the following:

• 24 Semester Hours of coursework in ESL and Bilingual Education and pass the ENL test; or
• 32 Semester Hours of coursework in ESL and Bilingual Education.

Requires:

• 100 Clock Hours of Clinical Experience; or
• 3 months of teaching experience with ESL students

and credits totaling 18 Semester Hours distributed among the following course areas:

• Linguistics
• Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL
• Assessment of the Bilingual Student
• Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL
• Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited English Language Proficient Students

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the specific language;
• 20 Semester Hours in the specific language and have passed the content area test; or
• Have passed the content area test

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 24 Semester Hours in the content area and have passed the content area test.

Coursework must include:

• Professional Preparation in Administration
• Organization (Cataloging and Classification)
• Reference
• Selection of Materials at the Appropriate Grade Level

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

Have completed an approved program of study from a four-year college or university and passed the Reading Specialist Test.

Have passed the Reading Specialist or Reading Teacher content area test, and have completed 24 Semester Hours in Reading, including:

• Practicum
• Foundations of Reading
• Content Area Reading
• Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading Problems
• Developmental and Remedial Reading Instruction and Support
• Developmental and Remedial Materials and Resources
• Literature Appropriate to Students in All Grade Levels

1. 3 Semester Hours in general safety
2. 5 Semester Hours in driver education and advanced traffic safety
3. 8 Semester Hours chosen from at least two of the following areas:
   • General safety, including traffic and industrial safety
   • Advanced psychology and sociology
   • First aid and health education
   • Instructional materials
4. Teachers assigned to either simulation or multiple-car programs shall have preparation in the use of these methods which shall consist of a minimum of 1 Semester Hour or its equivalent in each area.

If your first Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Biology content area test; or
• Pass the Biology content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Science field Science with at least:
  • 12 semester hours in Biology; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the Science field

If a subsequent Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Biology content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Biology.

If your first Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Chemistry content area test; or
• Pass the Chemistry content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Science field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in the Chemistry; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the Science field

If a subsequent Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Chemistry content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Chemistry.

If your first Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Earth and Space Science content area test; or
• Pass the Earth and Space Science content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Science field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in Earth and Space Science; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the Science field

If a subsequent Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Earth and Space Science content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Earth and Space Science.

If your first Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Environmental Science content area test; or
• Pass the Environmental Science content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Science field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in Environmental Science; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the field

If a subsequent Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Environmental Science content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Environmental Science.

If your first Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Physics content area test; or
• Pass the Physics content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in Physics; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the field

If a subsequent Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Physics content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Physics.

If your first Social Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Economics content area test; or
• Pass the Economics content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Social Science field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in Economics; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the Social Science field

If a subsequent Social Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Economics content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Economics

If your first Social Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Geography content area test; or
• Pass the Geography content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Social Science field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in Geography; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the Social Science field

If a subsequent Social Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Geography content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Geography

If your first Social Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the History content area test; or
• Pass the History content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Social Science field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in History; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the Social Science field

If a subsequent Social Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the History content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in History

If your first Social Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Political Science content area test; or
• Pass the Political Science content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Social Science field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in Political Science; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the Social Science field

If a subsequent Social Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Political Science content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Political Science

If your first Social Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Psychology content area test; or
• Pass the Psychology content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Social Science field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in Psychology; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the Social Science field

If a subsequent Social Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Psychology content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Psychology

If your first Social Science Endorsement with a Designation, either:

• Complete an approved program and pass the Sociology and Anthropology content area test; or
• Pass the Sociology and Anthropology content area test and have 32 Semester Hours in the Social Science field with at least:
  • 12 Semester Hours in Sociology and Anthropology; and
  • some coursework covering at least two other designations in the Social Science field

If a subsequent Social Science Endorsement with a Designation:

• Pass the Sociology and Anthropology content area test; or
• Have 32 Semester Hours in Sociology and Anthropology

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

One of the following:

• A major in the content area indicated on the college transcript;
• 32 Semester Hours in the content area; or
• If in a content area with a content area test, 24 Semester Hours in the content courses and have passed the content area test.

• 3 semester hours of coursework that includes middle-grade philosophy, middle-grade curriculum and instruction, and instructional methods for designing and teaching developmentally appropriate programs; and
• 3 semester hours of coursework that includes educational psychology focusing on the developmental characteristics of early adolescents, the nature and needs of early adolescents, and the role of the middle-grade teacher in assessment, coordination, and referral of students to health and social services.

Every 4-year college with an education major offers these courses, though their names and structure may vary.

PDA offers these courses each summer in a condensed format.

Lewis University and University of St. Francis both offer these courses in evening and summer formats.

18 Semester Hours distributed among the following course areas:

• Foundations of Bilingual Education
• Assessment of Bilingual Students
• Methods and Materials for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students in Bilingual Programs
• Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students
• Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

In addition, a you must have:

• A valid professional Illinois teacher certificate.
• Bilingual clinical experience totaling 100 clock hours or three months teaching experience in bilingual programs.
• Successful completion of a language examination in the non-English language to be taught.
• The common requirements (listed above).

This program is offered either as a stand-alone program or as a part of a masters program through the Professional Development Alliance with Aurora University.

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18 Semester Hours distributed among the following course areas:

• Linguistics
• Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL
• Assessment of the Bilingual Student
• Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL
• Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students

In addition, you must have:

• A valid professional Illinois Teaching Certificate
• ESL clinical experience equal to 100 clock hours or three months teaching experience with ESL students.
• The common requirements (listed above).

This program is offered either as a stand-alone program or as a part of a masters program through the Professional Development Alliance with Aurora University.

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Complete the common requirements (listed above) and one of the following:

• A major in the content area; OR
• 24 Semester Hours of content and pass the content test for Library Information Specialist

1. A 3 Semester Hour course in Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades.
2. 15 Semester Hours from courses that are selected from at least 4 of the following topics:
   • Math content courses for elementary teachers (Math for Teachers, etc.)
   • Calculus
   • Modern (Abstract) Algebra or Number Theory
   • Geometry
   • Computer Science
   • Probability and Statistics
   • History of Mathematics
3. The common requirements (listed above).

Have passed the Reading Specialist or Reading Teacher content area test, and have completed 24 Semester Hours in the area of Reading, including:

• Practicum
• Foundations of Reading
• Content Area Reading
• Assessment and Diagnosis fo Reading Problems
• Developmental and Remedial Reading Instruction and Support
• Developmental and Remedial Materials and Resources
• Literature Appropriate to Students in All Grade Levels

18 Semester Hours distributed among the following course areas:

• Foundations of Bilingual Education
• Assessment of Bilingual Students
• Methods and Materials for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students in Bilingual Programs
• Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students
• Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

In addition, you must have:

• A valid professional Illinois teacher certificate;
• Bilingual clinical experience totaling 100 clock hours or three months teaching experience in Bilingual programs; and
• Successful completion of a language examination in the non-English language to be taught

18 Semester Hours distributed among the following course areas:

• Linguistics
• Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL
• Assessment of the Bilingual Student
• Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL
• Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students

In addition, you must have:

• A valid professional Illinois Teaching Certificate; and
• ESL clinical experience equal to 100 clock hours or three months teaching experience with ESL students.

One of the following:

• A major in Library Information Science; or
• 24 Semester Hours of content in Library Information Science and pass the content test for Library Information Specialist.

Have passed the Reading Specialist or Reading Teacher content area test, and have 24 Semester Hours in the area of Reading, including:

• Practicum
• Foundations of Reading
• Content Area Reading
• Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading Problems
• Developmental and Remedial Reading Instruction and Support
• Developmental and Remedial Materials and Resources
• Literature Appropriate to Students in All Grade Levels