Because McKendree University must meet the requirements issued by the Illinois State Board of Education and the State Certification Board, their requirements take precedence over the catalog of record for individuals seeking teacher certification recommendation.

Initial Elementary Certificate (Type 03)

Because McKendree University must meet the requirements issued by the Illinois State Board of Education and the State Certification Board, their requirements take precedence over the catalog of record for individuals seeking teacher certification recommendation. A candidate must have earned a grade of “C” or better in all course work applied toward endorsements/certificates issued after February 2012.

The Initial Elementary Certificate is valid for teaching in kindergarten and the lower nine (9) grades in the public schools. All candidates for certification are required to successfully pass state-mandated examinations before certification is granted. It is required that candidates pass the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program, and pass the content area exam before the student teaching semester. It is required that students pass the Assessment of Professional Teaching exam for program completion. Registration information and study guides for the examinations are available on the Illinois Certification Testing System web site  (www.icts.nesinc.com).

In order to graduate with a major in elementary education, the candidate must complete EDU 115, 210, 309, 350, 358, 401, 429, 430, 441, 442, 445, 446, 460, 495, 498 and PSY 406 with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 in all courses accepted in transfer and all coursework completed at McKendree University. A candidate must receive a grade of C or better in all professional elementary education courses.

Initial Secondary Certificate (Type 09)

Because McKendree University must meet the requirements issued by the Illinois State Board of Education and the State Certification Board, their requirements take precedence over the catalog of record for individuals seeking teacher certification recommendation. A candidate must have earned a grade of “C” or better in all course work applied toward endorsements/certificates issued after February 2012.

The Initial Secondary Certificate is valid for teaching in grades six (6) through twelve (12) in the public schools.

All candidates for certification are required to successfully pass state-mandated examinations before certification is granted. It is required that candidates pass the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program, and pass the content area exam before the student teaching semester. It is required that candidates pass the Assessment of Professional Teaching test for program completion. Registration information and study guides for the examinations are available on the Illinois Certification Testing System web site  (www.icts.nesinc.com)..

In order to graduate with certification in secondary education, the candidate must complete EDU 115, 210, 310 (Sec.), 350, EDU 358, Content Methods in Area of Teaching Major, EDU 412, 496 (Sec.), 498 and PSY 406 with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 in all courses accepted in transfer and all coursework completed at McKendree University. A candidate must receive a grade of C or better in all courses applied towards certification or endorsements.

Initial Special K-12 Certificate (Type 10)

Because McKendree University must meet the requirements issued by the Illinois State Board of Education and the State Certification Board, their requirements take precedence over the catalog of record for individuals seeking teacher certification recommendation. A candidate must have earned a grade of “C” or better in all course work applied toward endorsements/certificates issued after February 2012.

The Initial Special K-12 Certificate is valid for teaching in grades kindergarten through grade twelve (12) in public schools.

McKendree University has been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Teacher Certification Board to offer courses leading to the Initial Special K-12 Certificates in the areas of Visual Arts, Music and Physical Education.

All candidates for certification are required to successfully pass state-mandated examinations before certification is granted. It is required that candidates pass the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program, and pass the content area exam before the student teaching semester. It is required that candidates pass the Assessment of Professional Teaching test for program completion. Registration information and study guides for the examinations are available on the Illinois Certification Testing System web site (www.icts.nesinc.com).

In order to graduate with certification in Special (K -12) education, the candidate must complete EDU 115, 210, 311 (Spe.), 350, EDU 358, Content Methods in Area of Teaching Major, EDU 412, 497, 498 and PSY 406 with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 in all courses accepted in transfer and all coursework completed at McKendree University. A candidate must receive a grade of C or better in all courses applied towards certification or endorsements.