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Educator Licensure Programs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Educator preparation programs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board. Our programs include supervised field experiences to support the professional growth of licensure candidates.

Undergraduate-level licensure programs are completed while fulfilling the requirements for a bachelor's degree at the same time. Graduate-level licensure programs are available to individuals who have already completed a bachelor's degree.

The Professional Educator License in Illinois is the initial educator license and is often referred to as the PEL. When candidates are working toward their initial license, they are also working toward their initial or primary endorsement area.

Please be aware that licensure requirements vary by state. The licensure programs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are designed to meet licensure requirements in Illinois and are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. If you intend to become licensed in any other state, there may be additional courses, clinical requirements, or testing and assessment requirements unique to that state. We strongly suggest you research the licensure requirements of the state in which you intend to practice.

Online Licensure Program Options

The following programs are available in a fully online format:

Agricultural Education, graduate-level program
Early Childhood Education, Professional Education pathway, undergraduate-level program
Library Information Specialist, graduate-level program

Teaching Programs

Licensure Teaching Programs Table
Licensure Program	Approved Grade Range	Undergrad-Level Licensure Program Available	Graduate-Level Licensure Program Available	Program Contact Person
Agricultural Education	Grades 5 - 12	✓	✓	Gary Ochs
Computer Science	Grades 5 - 12	✓		Todd Lash
Early Childhood Education - Traditional pathway	Birth-Grade 2	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Early Childhood Education - Professional Education pathway	Birth-Grade 2	✓		Anne Pradzinski
Elementary Education	Grades 1 - 6	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
English Language Arts	Grades 9 - 12	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Family and Consumer Science	Grades 5 - 12	✓		Gary Ochs
Learning Behavior Specialist I	K - Age 22	✓	✓	Laurie Andrews
Learning Behavior Specialist II: Multiple Disabilities Specialist	PK - Age 22		✓	Stacy Dymond
Library Information Specialist	PK - Grade 12		✓	Lauren Ochs
Mathematics	Grades 9 - 12	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Middle Grades: General Science	Grades 5 - 8	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Middle Grades: Language Arts	Grades 5 - 8	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Middle Grades: Mathematics	Grades 5 - 8	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Middle Grades: Social Science	Grades 5 - 8	✓		Scott Filkins
Music	PK - Grade 12	✓	✓	Bridget Sweet
Physical Education	PK - Grade 12	✓	✓	Kristi Carlson
Science: Biology	Grades 9 - 12	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Science: Chemistry	Grades 9 - 12	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Science: Earth and Space	Grades 9 - 12	✓		Scott Filkins
Science: Physics	Grades 9 - 12	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Social Science: History	Grades 9 - 12	✓	✓	Scott Filkins
Visual Arts	PK - Grade 12	✓	✓	Jennifer Bergmark
World Language: French	PK - Grade 12	✓		Jude Krushnowski
World Language: German	PK - Grade 12	✓	✓	Jude Krushnowski
World Language: Japanese	PK - Grade 12	✓	✓	Jude Krushnowski
World Language: Latin	PK - Grade 12		✓	Jude Krushnowski
World Language: Spanish	PK - Grade 12	✓	✓	Jude Krushnowski

School Support Personnel Programs

School Support Program Table
Licensure Program	Approved Grade Range	Undergrad-Level Licensure Program Available	Graduate-Level Licensure Program Available	Program Contact Person
School Social Worker	PK - Age 22		✓	Jenna Mahoney
Speech-Language Pathologist	PK - Age 22		✓	Jennifer Dahman

Administrative Programs

School Administration Program Table
Licensure Program	Approved Grade Range	Undergrad-Level Licensure Program Available	Graduate-Level Licensure Program Available	Program Contact Person
Principal	PK - Age 22		✓	Paul Bruno
Superintendent	PK - Age 22		✓	Paul Bruno