Education Licensure Programs
Illinois College’s Online Education Licensure and Online Reading Teacher Endorsement prepares you with the skills you need to stand out as a top educator to potential employers. Our students Graduate READY for what’s next, proven by the fact that our grads have both a 100% job placement rate and a 100% first-time pass rate on the reading teacher certification test.
Work at a pace that meets the needs of your current personal and professional obligations! Our online teacher certification courses can be completed when and where it’s most convenient for you. Receive direct feedback from faculty through integrated technology used during online teaching instruction, giving you direct, personalized feedback in a convenient, virtual classroom setting.
Illinois College's online post-baccalaureate teaching licensure and reading teacher endorsement programs prepare you to excel in the classroom and in your career. With a projected 109,900 openings for licensed kindergarten and elementary school teachers; 42,200 openings for licensed middle school teachers; and 67,100 openings for licensed high school teachers projected each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a teaching career is both meaningful and enduring. Add to that our 100% career placement rate and you’ll be prepared to Graduate READY from Illinois College.
Complete our education license programs online in just 18 months and our reading teacher certification in just 12 months, with classes taken at your own pace.
Post Baccalaureate Education Licensure (26-36 credit hours)
Specific courses are contingent on teaching area and require observations and teaching experiences. Contact your Illinois College enrollment coach for more information!
Our education faculty go beyond classroom lectures, fostering a supportive network where you will thrive and Graduate READY with the skills and connections you need to succeed. Faculty in our online teacher certification programs are experienced educators, ready to help you not only navigate the program but also prepare for what comes next.
All Illinois College education licensure candidates have access to online academic support. This includes our Center for Academic Excellence, which provides free success coaching, tutoring, and supplemental instruction; as well as our Campus Writing Center, with student and faculty consultants available to help you with any writing assignment.
We understand life can get in the way of your education licensure program. Our Counseling and Wellness Center offers online mental health counseling, academic stress management, and other confidential support services to promote your well-being throughout your time in our online teacher certification program.
Graduate READY for success from Illinois College!