Dean, Dr. Victoria Chou
3004 Education, Performing Arts, and Social Work (EPASW)
(312) 996-5641
http://www.education.uic.edu
Administration: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,
Dr. Celina Sima
Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Dr. Joyce Eisen
Assistant Dean for Administration, Loretta Foote Casey
Coordinator of Undergraduate Elementary Education,
Dr. Louanne Smolin
Student Services: 3145 EPASW, (312) 996-4532
Academic Advisers: Coordinator of Admissions and Advising, Jennifer DeLago, (312) 996-0707
Academic Adviser, Ana P. Valenta, (312) 355-0575
Departments:
Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, Policy Studies, Special Education
Council on Teacher Education: Executive Director, Dr. Cynthia Shanahan, (312) 355-0714
Assistant to the Executive Director, Marietta Giovannelli, (312) 996-9570
Certification Officer, Lisa Jones (312) 355-0714
The College of Education (COE) offers a program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education designed to prepare teachers in grades K–9. Program curriculum, instruction, and fieldwork emphasize preparation for teaching in urban schools. All fieldwork and student teaching are conducted exclusively in Chicago Public Schools. The program has a three-part commitment: building strong linkages with general education in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; providing continual opportunities to study multiculturalism, bilingualism, and cross-cultural issues, issues related to students with disabilities, fine arts, and technology; and working in multiple sites and communities for learning. Moreover, the program reflects UIC’s conceptual framework: UIC educators are committed to the democratic ideal of developing the full potential of all students. They develop professional knowledge through study and critical analysis, and demonstrate effective practices consistent with their professional knowledge and ideals.
The elementary education program consists of four specific kinds of experiences to create a strong foundation for students preparing to teach elementary school: General Education and Foundational Studies, Area of Concentration, Professional Education Courses, and Fieldwork. Each of these program components is described in detail below. Although students do not apply for admission to the professional education portion of the program until they have completed at least 60 semester hours of undergraduate work required by the College of Education, they should take special care to be fully aware of all requirements for the program from the start of their work at UIC.
Applicants who have already earned a bachelor’s degree must apply to the graduate program. Nondegree students are not accepted. Students preparing to teach in secondary schools enter the appropriate college offering the area of specialization they wish to pursue. For example, students interested in teaching art in the high school enter the College of Architecture and the Arts. Majors in such areas as English, history, and foreign languages apply to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The curricula for the preparation of elementary and secondary school teachers as listed in this catalog have been approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the University.
The Council on Teacher Education (CTE) is responsible for coordinating teacher education programs throughout the University of Illinois at Chicago and for maintaining relationships with the Illinois State Teacher Board of Education.
Decisions about certification are a joint effort of a candidate’s program, the Council on Teacher Education (CTE), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The program coordinator and faculty have the main responsibility for ensuring that candidates are prepared to become teachers and are, thus, entitled to apply for certification. They approve qualifications before the CTE begins its process of evaluation. The CTE’s certification officer entitles an individual to apply for certification at the state level for the institution. The CTE checks that candidates have met state requirements, such as passing the required state-level tests and completing the course and grade requirements stipulated by the program as addressing state objectives. ISBE makes the final decision about whether or not a candidate receives certification based upon the information it receives from the institution and a candidate’s application.
In order to monitor program effectiveness and to provide programs with information they can use to guide candidates’ work and program reform, the Council on Teacher Education (CTE) also collects assessment information from students and candidates as they prepare to be teachers. Students should keep up to date on assessment requirements, as they may not be able to register for course work if they fall behind. This assessment information is discussed in program orientations and in CTE classroom visits and is available on the CTE Web site http://www.uic.edu/educ/cte/. TaskStream, an electronic folio system, is the main avenue by which teaching majors and candidates will turn in assessments. New majors and candidates may go online http://www.taskstream.com to register in the system. Once registered, candidates may use the system for a variety of purposes in addition to uploading assessments for the CTE. The system provides several menu-driven ways to create portfolios to use for course work, assessment, and job search. It also provides lesson planning, rubric, Web page, and discussion group frameworks. Some professors will use TaskStream to organize their courses; students’ certification programs may use it for various purposes.
State Examinations
Prior to certification, the candidate must also pass a series of examinations required by the Illinois State Board of Education. The Illinois Basic Skills Test must be passed prior to applying for candidacy in the teacher education program. The Illinois Content Area Test must be passed before the candidate is allowed to student teach. The Assessment of Professional Teaching must be passed prior to certification. These tests are administered and monitored by the State of Illinois. The candidate is responsible for meeting this requirement. See the NES Web site http://www.icts.nesinc.com for the available test dates, registration information, and study guides. Registration materials may also be picked up from the Council on Teacher Education. Students and candidates must take the tests in sufficient time for the results to accompany the appropriate application.
Program Pass Rates
In accordance with the public disclosure requirements of Title II of the Higher Education Act, the University of Illinois at Chicago reports that teacher education program completers scored as follows on the two assessments required by the state for teacher certification in effect for 2003–2005. During the academic year 2003–2004, UIC program completers had a 100% pass rate on the Basic Skills Test and a 99% pass rate on the Content Area Tests. During 2004–2005, UIC program completers had a 100% pass rate on the two required exams. For both years, the statewide pass rate on the required exam was 98%.
Other Certification Policies (or Requirements)Teacher education candidates must be citizens of the United States to be eligible for an Illinois teaching certificate or become a citizen within ten years of receiving a teaching certificate. Please note that, in some cases, the State of Illinois will not issue a teaching certificate to an individual who has been convicted of a criminal offense. A candidate who has been convicted of an offense should notify his or her adviser immediately.
Admission to the Elementary Education Program
All students entering the University of Illinois at Chicago as freshmen who wish to pursue a degree in elementary education must first enroll in pre-elementary education studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Enrollment in this program precedes admission to the Elementary Education program in the College of Education and ensures that students receive regular communications from the College of Education about program requirements and deadlines. Students must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours of specific course work required by the College of Education for elementary education program admission. Students may obtain applications for admission to the Elementary Education program in the semester during which they will complete the 60-semester-hour requirement. Because admission to the Elementary Education program is highly competitive and space is limited, the College of Education strongly recommends that students in the pre-elementary education curriculum meet with their advisers in the College of Education, Office of Student Services, on a regular basis.
The College of Education accepts applications for the Elementary Education program for the fall term only; applications are due in the spring semester. A separate application and supporting documents are required for admission to the Elementary Education program. An application packet may be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Services in the College of Education (MC 147), 1040 W. Harrison, 3145 EPASW, Chicago, Illinois 60607-7133. Formal course work in elementary education begins in the fall semester of the junior year. (However, there are two prerequisite courses to be taken before the junior year—See Phase II below.)
Admission requirements include:
Admission to the College of Education is completed in phases. The phases listed below have been developed to align with the new teaching standards required by the State of Illinois for certification in Elementary Education.
Freshmen enter into the pre-elementary education curriculum in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students must meet eligibility requirements set by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Please refer to the Admissions section of the catalog.
Phase II—Admission to the College of Education
Junior entry
Factors reviewed for admission to candidacy:
Academic performance
Supplementary materials to be sent to the College of Education
Phase III—Admission to Student Teaching
Senior entry
Factors reviewed for admission:
Passing grade on the Illinois Elementary Education Content Area Test prior to student teaching (ED 450).
Phase IV—Recommendation to Entitlement to Certification
Completion of programTo earn a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education degree from UIC, students need to complete the University and college degree requirements outlined below.
| BA in Elementary Education Degree Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education Course Requirements | 43 |
| Foundational Studies in Education Course Requirements | 16 |
| Professional Education Course Requirements | 51 |
| Area of Concentration Requirements | 15–24 |
| Total Hours—BA in Elementary Education | 125–134 |
The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education requires a minimum of 125 semester hours, exclusive of military science courses. The semester hour requirement varies by concentration as outlined below.
| Degree Program Concentration | Degree Conferred | Hours for Concentration |
Total Hours |
| African American Studies | BA in Elementary Education | 15 |
125 |
| Bilingual | BA in Elementary Education | 20 |
130 |
| Bilingual and ESL | BA in Elementary Education | 24 |
134 |
| Cultural and Social Studies | BA in Elementary Education | 15 |
125 |
| English | BA in Elementary Education | 15 |
125 |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | BA in Elementary Education | 19 |
129 |
| History and Social Studies | BA in Elementary Education | 15 |
125 |
| Study in One Discipline in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Multicultural Studies | BA in Elementary Education | 15 |
125 |
| Latin American and Latino Studies | BA in Elementary Education | 15 |
125 |
| Mathematics | BA in Elementary Education | 18 |
128 |
| Natural Sciences | BA in Elementary Education | 19 |
129 |
| Special Education | BA in Elementary Education | 15 | 125 |
General Education Course Requirements
| Courses | Hours |
| University Writing Requirement | |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| ENGL 161—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| Choose one coursea from the following: | 3 |
| ENGL 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119. |
|
| Choose one courseb from the following: | 3 |
| ANTH 100, 101, 214; GEOG 100, 101, 151; HIST 106, 109, 110, 141, 161, 177, 241, 242, 277, 278; LALS 101, 102, 105, 109; LING 170. |
4 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychologyc | 3 |
| POLS 101—Introduction to American Government and Politicsd | 3 |
| Choose one coursee from the following: | |
| HIST 103—American Civilization to the Nineteenth Century (3) | |
| HIST 104—American Civilization since the Late Nineteenth Century (3) |
|
| NATS 101—Physical Worldf | 4 |
| NATS 102—Chemical Worldf | 4 |
| NATS 103—Biological Worldf | 4 |
| NATS 104—Project-Based Seminar in Natural Science | 1 |
| Mathematics | |
| MATH 140—Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures | 4 |
| MATH 141—Algebraic and Geometric Structures | 4 |
| Total Hours—General Education | 43 |
General Education Core
General Education at UIC is designed to serve as a foundation for lifelong learning. Through the BA in Elementary Education Program General Education Course Requirements, College of Education students fulfill the University’s General Education Core requirement of a minimum of 24 semester hours in the General Education Core with at least one course from each of the following categories:
| I. | Analyzing the Natural World | |
| II. | Understanding the Individual and Society | |
| III. | Understanding the Past | |
| IV. | Understanding the Creative Arts | |
| V. | Exploring World Cultures | |
| VI. | Understanding U.S. Society |
For a description and a list of courses in each General Education Core category, students should consult the General Education section of the catalog.
General Education Proficiencies—University Writing Requirement
As noted in the General Education Course Requirements list, College of Education students meet the requirement by achieving a passing grade in English 160 and 161.
Foundational Studies in Education Course Requirements
| Courses | Hours |
| ED 345—Multiculturalism, Bilingualism, and Diversity in Elementary Schools |
4 |
| ED 352—Technology Integration in Elementary School I |
2 |
| ED 353—Technology Integration in Elementary School II |
2 |
| EPSY 255—Child Development and Elementary Education |
3 |
| EPSY 360—Learning, Cognition, and Student Assessment |
2 |
| EDPS 361—Social Foundations in Education | 3 |
| Total Hours—Foundational Studies | 16 |
| Courses | Hours |
| ED 257—Foundations of Literacy Learning and Teaching |
3 |
| ED 340—Teaching Language and Literacy in Elementary Schools I |
3 |
| ED 341—Teaching Language and Literacy in Elementary Schools II |
3 |
| ED 342—Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Elementary School |
3 |
| ED 343—Teaching and Learning Science in the Elementary School |
3 |
| ED 344—Teaching and Learning Social Studies and Art in Elementary School |
3 |
| ED 350—Orchestrating Teaching and Learning I | 4 |
| ED 351—Orchestrating Teaching and Learning II | 4 |
| ED 450—Composing a Teaching Life I—Student Teaching |
15 |
| ED 451—Composing a Teaching Life II—Senior Reflective Seminar |
5 |
| SPED 415—Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| SPED 416—Methods of Instruction for Exceptional Learners |
2 |
| Total Hours—Professional Education | 51 |
Area of Concentration Requirements
English as a Second Language Approval (ESL)
Students enrolled in the Elementary Education program may choose ESL as the area of concentration to earn approval as a Bilingual and/or English as a Second Language teacher. Information about the ESL Approval may be obtained from the College of Education Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW, (312) 996-4532. Please note that the State of Illinois is in the process of revising requirements for the ESL approvals and additional course work may be required. Be advised that changes may occur without notice and will be effective immediately..
Middle School Endorsement
As of July 1, 1997, the Illinois State Board of Education requires that those students interested in teaching in middle grades (5–8) must take additional course work. This applies even though the Standard Secondary Certificate (Type 03) states eligibility for teaching in grades kindergarten through nine. Please note that the State of Illinois is in the process of revising middle school endorsement requirements and additional course work may be required. Be advised that changes may occur without notice and will be effective immediately. Additional information may be obtained from the College of Education Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW, (312) 996-4532.
Elementary School Student Teaching Requirement
Student teaching is completed in the first semester of the senior year. Minimum requirements for student teaching include senior standing; 3.00/4.00 GPA in the foundational education course work and the professional education course work; 2.50/4.00 GPA for all General Education course work; satisfactory completion of fieldwork as assessed by university field instructors and school mentor teachers; accumulation of at least 100 clock hours of satisfactory experiences; approval of the program faculty through review of performance according to the GPA; UIC Elementary Education Principles; development of the Teaching Portfolio; and the passing of the required state tests.
Courses to be completed successfully prior to student teaching include the following: LAS General Education, ED 345, EPSY 255, ED 257, ED 340, ED 350, ED 341, ED 342, ED 352, SPED 415, ED 351, ED 343, and ED 344. ED 353 is to be taken concurrently with student teaching. SPED 416 must be taken during the second semester of the senior year after the completion of student teaching.
Other Requirements
Students must complete the requirements of the University and college that are in effect at the time of initial registration. It is essential for each student to become familiar with graduation requirements and to keep up to date with any published changes.
If requirements are changed, continuing students and those whose attendance at UIC has been interrupted for no more than two years may complete the current graduation requirements or may continue to meet those requirements in effect at the time of initial registration. Students who return to UIC after an absence of more than two years are responsible for meeting the requirements of the University and college in effect at the time of the student’s reenrollment. If courses originally required are no longer offered, the college has the prerogative of specifying substitutes. Students should be aware that changes occurring in state certification requirements may necessitate additional graduation requirements.
Course Level Requirement
During the junior and senior years, a student must earn at least 30 hours in advanced-level courses (300-level) at the University of Illinois at Chicago or any other accredited four-year college or university.
Course Work Limitations
Course work that duplicates previous credit does not count toward graduation. Credit is not given for a course in which a failing grade is received.
Full-Time Enrollment
The undergraduate Elementary Education program is a full-time program and students will be required to register for specific course work each semester while enrolled in the College of Education at UIC.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
To be eligible for graduation a student must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.50/4.00 in all General Education course work and a cumulative grade point average of 3.00/4.00 in the Education major.
Graduation Declaration/Filing to Graduate
Students declare their intent to graduate online using UIC Web for Student. The deadline for submission to the Pending Degree List is the end of the third week (fall and spring) or second week (summer) of the term in which graduation is sought. Failure to submit the request at this time may delay the awarding of the degree. A final review will be made following the close of the term. If a student has satisfactorily completed all the degree requirements, the student’s name will be placed on the official degree list.
Enrollment Residence Requirement
Either the first 90 or the last 30 semester hours of degree work must be completed in continuous, uninterrupted enrollment residence at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Concurrent attendance at the University of Illinois at Chicago and another collegiate institution, or enrollment during the summer at another institution, when approved by the student’s college, does not interrupt the UIC enrollment residence requirement for graduation.Work done at the Springfield or Urbana-Champaign campuses of the University of Illinois does not satisfy this requirement. Credit earned through proficiency examinations, including credit earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), UIC extension courses, and Urbana-Champaign correspondence courses, does not apply toward the minimum 30 semester hour enrollment residence requirement.
Transfer Credit
Courses completed at other institutions may be applied in partial fulfillment of graduation requirements and as prerequisites for courses at UIC. The college determines the transfer hours that apply toward the degree. Courses listed for credit on a Student Profile, Academic Advising Document, Degree Audit Report, or transcripts are not necessarily accepted for the degree.
Transfer Credit for Continuing Students
The College of Education may permit concurrent registration at a transfer institution. Please consult an academic adviser in the Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW.
To be considered full time, a student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours each semester. During the regular academic year a course load exceeding 18 hours (12 hours in the summer) must be approved in the College of Education. Please consult an academic adviser in the Office of Students Services, 3145 EPASW.
In addition, some education courses require fieldwork, which means that students will spend a significant amount of time participating in other education settings (e.g., local schools). The nature and extent of the fieldwork varies from course to course.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Rules
Elementary education faculty evaluate each student’s progress through semester reviews using the UIC Elementary Education Principles, evaluation of the student’s UIC Teaching Portfolio, and through the State of Illinois Professional Teaching Standards.
Probation Rules
A student whose term grade point average or cumulative grade point average is less than 2.50/4.00 is placed on probation. The cumulative grade point average includes all transfer credit and work completed at UIC.
Dismissal Rules
Any student who does not meet the requirements of the College of Education will be dismissed from the college and may be dismissed from the University.
Undergraduate students may drop courses using UIC Web for Student through the end of the second week of classes for fall and spring semesters, or through the end of week 1 for summer semester. During weeks 3 through 6 of the fall and spring semesters (weeks 2 through 5 for summer session) students may drop courses with the permission of their major college. If the drop occurs between 0–2 weeks in fall and spring (between weeks 0–1 in summer), there will be no notation on the transcript. If the drop occurs during weeks 3 through 6 in fall and spring (weeks 2 through 5 in summer), a W is noted on the transcript. Undergraduate students may drop a maximum of 4 UIC individual courses that result in a W notation on their transcript during their entire undergraduate degree program. College of Education students contact the OSS, 3145 EPASW, (312) 996-4532.
On the undergraduate level, the College of Education offers only Elementary Education as a major. The area of concentration may not be changed once admitted to the college.
The class attendance policy is generally stated on the course syllabus. The College of Education encourages students to contact the instructor of the course if class will not be attended on a specific date. Excessive absences from class and/or fieldwork and/or student teaching may result in dismissal from the program.
Classes that are closed will not be overenrolled. Please consult the adviser in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information.
Course prerequisites will not be waived. Please consult the adviser in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information.
None of the required courses in the College of Education may be taken on the credit/no credit option.
The major will be declared upon admission into the College of Education.
The College of Education does not permit double majors. Please consult the adviser in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information.
Graduate-Level Course for Undergraduate Credit
Please consult the adviser in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information..
Enrollment in an independent study course is limited to students with junior or senior standing. A student may apply a maximum of 8 hours of independent study toward graduation requirements. Please consult the adviser in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information.
Ongoing Assessment of Professional Growth
In an effort to support professional growth, all candidates will be assessed in regard to the UIC Elementary Education Principles. These principles provide a guide for becoming an exemplary urban teacher via student self assessment, mentor teachers who guide fieldwork in Chicago Public School classrooms, field instructors from UIC who supervise fieldwork, and faculty who teach courses in the program. The meaning of the principles in practice, as well as how the program’s system of assessments works, are explained at the program orientation and incorporated into all classes and fieldwork requirements.
All candidates will construct a UIC Teaching Portfolio across their work in the program. Details are presented at the program orientation and incorporated into all classes and fieldwork requirements.
The Assessment of Professional Growth plan is aligned with the State of Illinois Professional Teaching Standards.
Candidates should expect program coordinators and faculty to review their work periodically so that they may better assist them in meeting their goal of becoming teachers. Candidates should meet with their advisers, faculty, and/or coordinators any time they are experiencing difficulty or are unsure of where they stand. Program coordinators will have access to individual files, and they may choose to use this information as they monitor student progress in meeting the capacities outlined in the Safety and Technical Standards document. Candidates should also make sure that they will receive their degree and certification by becoming familiar with college and certification requirements. Questions specifically about certification should be directed to the CTE and/or ISBE. Questions specifically addressing degree completion should be directed to the college’s Office of Student Services.
Assessments gathered beyond program-based assessments
In order to monitor program effectiveness and to provide programs with information they can use to guide candidates’ work and program reform, the Council on Teacher Education (CTE) will also collect assessment information from candidates as they prepare to be teachers. Candidates should keep up to date on assessment requirements, as they may not be able to register for coursework if they fall behind. These assessments are described in the Undergraduate Elementary Handbook and on the CTE Web site http://www.uic.edu/educ/cte/.
Any rule, regulation, or action of the college may be appealed through the use of the student petition. These petitions are submitted to the associate dean for student affairs. Petitions are available in the College of Education Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW. Please consult the adviser in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information.
Please consult the adviser in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information.
To be eligible to register or change of course schedule, a College of Education student must secure written approval from the College of Education academic adviser in the Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW.
Students may repeat a course in which a passing grade (and thus credit) has been assigned only with the permission of a dean. If approval is granted, the original credit is forfeited although both grades will be included in the cumulative grade point average and will remain on the student’s permanent record. Please consult the adviser in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information.
Applicants who have already earned a bachelor’s degree must apply to the graduate program.
Intercollege Transfer Students
See Admission to the Elementary Education Program earlier in this section.
Transfer Students from Other Colleges and Universities
Students wishing to transfer from another college must apply for admission. Consult the previous section Admission to the Elementary Education Program. Application information on applying may also be obtained from the Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW.
Transferring out of the College
Students wishing to transfer from the College of Education to another college should follow the procedures of the other college.
The College of Education does not acknowledge minors on a student’s transcript.
Advisers are located in the College of Education, Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW, (312) 996-4532.
During the first year of the program, students completing the pre-elementary education curriculum should consult advisers in the College of Education. Students admitted to the College of Education are assigned an adviser, are required to meet with their adviser each semester, and must have approval of their adviser to register for courses.
All students admitted to the College of Education are required to attend a mandatory program orientation to become familiar with expectations and student responsibilities. Students must attend the orientation to be eligible to register for first semester courses in the College of Education. Orientations are announced upon acceptance into the College of Education.
Outstanding academic achievement in the College of Education is recognized by inclusion on the Dean’s List. Eligibility is based on a 3.50/4.00 term grade point average with a program of 12 semester hours of letter grades in a semester. If any additional course work is taken on a credit/no credit basis, a grade of CR must be earned. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50/4.00 for 60 hours and above as well as clear academic status must be maintained for Dean’s List eligibility.
Special Programs and Opportunities
The College of Education offers an optional 5th Year Program in Special Education. Please consult the adviser in OSS, 3145 EPASW, for further information.
The College of Education encourages all students to participate in the Future Teachers Club. Please consult The Council on Teacher Education (CTE), 3015 EPASW, for further information.
Sample 4-Year Curriculum Plan for Elementary Education Majors
Note: Students interested in a 5-Year Curriculum Plan should consult with their adviser in the College of Education.
| Freshman Year | |
| First Semester | Hours |
| ENGL 160—Academic Writing I: Writing for Academic and Public Contexts |
3 |
| One course from the following: | 3 |
| ENGL 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119. |
|
| NATS 101—Physical World | 4 |
| ED 194—Special Topics in Education (UIC math placement test required) |
4 |
| General education concentration course | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| ENGL 161—Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research |
3 |
| NATS 102—Chemical World | 4 |
| MATH 140—Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures | 4 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| General education concentration course | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| First Semester | Hours |
| EPSY 255—Child Development and | 3 |
| Elementary Education | |
| One course from the following: | |
| ANTH 100, 101, 214; GEOG 100, 101, 151; HIST 106, 109, 110, 141, 161, 177, 241, 242, 277, 278; LALS 101, 102, 105, 109; LING 170. | 3 |
| MATH 141—Algebraic and Geometric Structures | 4 |
| NATS 103—Biological World | 4 |
| NATS 104—Project-Based Seminar in Natural Sciences | 1 |
| General education concentration course | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| ED 257—Foundations of Literacy Learning and | 3 |
| Teaching | |
| One of the following HIST courses: | 3 |
| HIST 103—American Civilization to the Nineteenth Century |
|
| HIST 104—American Civilization since the Late Nineteenth Century |
|
| General education concentration course | 3 |
| General education specialization course | 3 |
| POLS 101—Introduction to Government and Politics | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Junior Year | |
| First Semester | Hours |
| ED 350—Orchestrating Teaching and Learning I | 4 |
| ED 340—Teaching Language and Literacy in | 3 |
| Elementary Schools I | |
| ED 342—Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the | 3 |
| Elementary School | |
| ED 345—Multiculturalism, Bilingualism, and | 4 |
| Diversity in Elementary Schools | |
| SPED 415—Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| ED 351—Orchestrating Teaching and Learning II | 4 |
| ED 341—Teaching Language and Literacy in | 3 |
| Elementary Schools II | |
| ED 343—Teaching and Learning Science in the | 3 |
| Elementary School | |
| ED 344—Teaching and Learning Social Studies and | 3 |
| Arts in Elementary School | |
| ED 352—Technology Integration in | 2 |
| Elementary School I | |
| Total | 15 |
| Senior Year | |
| First Semester | Hours |
| ED 450—Composing a Teaching Life I— | 15 |
| Student Teaching | |
| ED 353—Technology Integration in | 2 |
| Elementary School II | |
| Total | 17 |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| ED 451—Composing a Teaching Life II— | 5 |
| Elementary School II | |
| EPSY 360—Learning, Cognition, and | 2 |
| Student Assessment | |
| EDPS 361—Social Foundations in Education | 3 |
| SPED 416—Methods of Instruction for | 2 |
| Exceptional Learners | |
| Total | 12 |
The University of Illinois at Chicago offers several secondary teacher education programs. Through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the student can study the Teaching of Chemistry, Teaching of English, Teaching of French, Teaching of German, Teaching of History, Teaching of Mathematics, Teaching of Physics, and Teaching of Spanish. Through the College of Architecture and the Arts, the student can major in Art Education. Hence, the programs provide for the development of a major field of study with an emphasis on teaching.
After admission to the University, students who wish to teach at the secondary school level should complete the following phases.
Change of Teaching Major in Student’s Home College
Students should see the academic adviser in their major department to fill out a Change of Major Form to declare their intention to major in teaching in their discipline.
Students must also pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test. Application forms and study guides may be obtained in the Council on Teacher Education in 3015 EPASW or online http://www.isbe.net/teachers.
Admission to Candidacy for Teacher Certification
After students have completed 45–60 hours of college-level course work, including specific courses determined by the major department, students may apply for candidacy. Students may not take education course work beyond ED 200 and 210 if they are not accepted into candidacy. Requirements for admission are as follows:
To be eligible to take ED 330, candidates must fill out an application the semester before they plan to take it and must have met course and grade requirements. This class should be taken the semester prior to student teaching and be accompanied by the final discipline methods course. All other required course work except student teaching must be completed prior to or during the semester in which candidates take ED 330.
To be eligible for student teaching, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Candidates who have met requirements for graduation and certification must file a declaration of graduation in their college, according to the policy specified in their college section of the catalog.
To be eligible for graduation, candidates must have done the following:
To become certified, candidates must have done the following:
Course Requirements for Secondary Education Programs
General Education Course Requirements
Students should pursue the General Education course work required for an undergraduate degree in their chosen program of study. For example, those who are pursuing teacher certification in a program within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must meet the General Education requirements for that college. When there is a choice of classes a student may take to meet a requirement in a given area, some programs may request that students take a particular class that is more applicable to the teaching profession. Students should work with their advisers to determine which classes they should take to meet the general education requirements.
Professional Education Course Requirements
| Courses | Hours |
| ED 200—Education Policy Foundations | 3 |
| ED 210—The Educative Process | 3 |
| ED 330—Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation in the | 4 |
| Secondary School | |
| CI 414—Foundations of Middle and Secondary | 3 |
| School Literacy (or other literacy course | |
| as determined by the individual program) | |
| SPED 410—Survey and Characteristics of Exceptional | 3 |
| Children | |
| Methods course in the major field of studya | 3 |
| Student teaching | 16 |
| Total—Professional Education Course Requirements | 35 |
a Refer to major department section of the catalog to determine major requirements.
Course Requirements in the Major
Teacher candidates must also complete course work in their major field of study. Because secondary teacher education majors are working toward fulfilling requirements for both the bachelor’s degree and the Illinois teaching certificate (grades 6 through 12), it is critical that the candidates seek advising from the academic adviser in the major field of study. Programs may require students who wish to teach in their major field to take particular major field courses that are more suited to teachers than other choices within the major.
Student Teaching Requirement
Note the eligibility requirements listed previously for student teaching in the Admission to Student Teaching section above. In the semester prior to student teaching, candidates should enroll in ED 330—Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation in Secondary Schools and in a methods teaching course in the student’s discipline. Candidates must apply for ED 330 the semester before they plan to take the course. Since ED 330 includes more than 60 hours of fieldwork, students are advised to take no more than 6 additional credit hours that semester. ED 330 fieldwork requires a minimum 3-hour block of time daily during the secondary school day. No additional courses or employment can be pursued while student teaching. All students should consult regularly with their advisers and should plan well in advance for these final two semesters in their program.
Application for secondary school student teaching must be made during the spring term of the academic year preceding the student teaching experience. For more information regarding application procedures, contact the Council on Teacher Education, 3015 EPASW. An orientation meeting is held early in the student teaching term by the Council on Teacher Education, program faculty, and staff. During the teaching term, the student attends a weekly seminar held on campus.
Middle School Endorsement
Teacher candidates wishing to teach in the middle grades (5 through 8) should take additional course work, even though the Standard Secondary Certificate (Type 09) states eligibility for teaching in grades 6 through 12. Please note that the State of Illinois is in the process of revising middle school endorsement requirements and additional course work may be required. Be advised that changes may occur without notice and will be effective immediately. Additional information may be obtained from the College of Education Office of Student Services, 3145 EPASW, (312) 996-4532.
Illinois Certification Test Requirements
The teaching certificate is not automatically awarded upon successful completion of certification and degree requirements.
Before the certificate is issued, the candidate must also pass a series of examinations required by the Illinois State Board of Education. The Illinois Basic Skills Test must be passed prior to applying for candidacy with the Council on Teacher Education. The Illinois Content Area Test must be passed before the candidate is allowed to student teach. The Assessment of Professional Teaching must be passed prior to certification. For information on application procedures, contact the Council on Teaching Education located in 3015 EPASW.
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