CLAS Educator Licensure

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CLAS Educator Licensure
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Want to teach at a high school?

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) provides programs leading to an Illinois Professional Educator License (teacher certification) at the secondary level, grades nine – 12 in the following nine subject areas. The NIU CLAS-Educator Licensure programs provide a rigorous and sequenced course of clinicals and course work that lead to your success in passing the state-required edTPA test and then getting a teaching job.

For information on a specific program, its course of study and how to apply, go to the program websites:

For information on the general requirements for getting an Illinois Professional Educator Licensure, including testing requirements, go to the website for the University Office for Educator License and Preparation.

Already hold an Illinois Professional Educator License? We can help you add secondary-level endorsements in these content areas.

Are you interested in a middle-level (six-eight) license or endorsement? NIU offers these as well through its College of Education.