Middle School Endorsement
McKendree University offers Middle School Endorsement classes for teachers with either
elementary or secondary education certificates. Those who wish to teach in departmentalized
grade 5 through grade 8 must complete additional coursework in the nature and needs
of early adolescents and middle school philosophy, and curriculum/instructional methods.
The Illinois State Board of Education gives the guidelines for Middle School Endorsement:
http://www.isbe.net/certification/middle_grade/msinfo.htm
Curriculum
|
EDU 503 |
Middle School Philosophy and Practices |
3 |
|
EDU 504 |
Early Adolescents and Schooling |
3 |
The classes are offered on the Lebanon campus and online. For the schedule of classes, please select the term below.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Admission for questions regarding the classes.
Complete the online application and select Middle School Endorsement. All students taking endorsement coursework will be classified as non-degree seeking.
Tuition
2012/2013 Academic Year (August-July)
The educator tuition rate is $350 per credit hour for certified teachers or those who have experience in teaching. Tuition for the Master of Arts in Education is $425 per credit hour. Online courses have an e-learning technology fee of $50 per credit hour.
2013/2014 Academic Year (August-July)
The educator tuition rate is $360 per credit hour for certified teachers or those who have experience in teaching. Tuition for the Master of Arts in Education is $435 per credit hour. Online courses have an e-learning technology fee of $50 per credit hour.
Financial Aid
Students have the option to get an alternative loan. Federal student loans are not available for non-degree seeking student.
Payment Plan
McKendree University partners with Tuition Management Systems (TMS) to offer students an interest-free monthly payment option. For an enrollment fee, the billing cost is spread out over the time period that you are taking the courses. For more information please contact the Business Office at 537-6868 or go online at http://www.afford.com/.
Employer Reimbursement
1. Only the amount that will be paid by the employer can be deferred. The entire
amount will be subject to interest charges until the student’s portion is paid.
2. A letter from the employer stating that the employee is eligible for tuition
reimbursement will be required each semester. Depending upon the employer’s tuition
reimbursement requirements, a copy of the policy from the company may be sufficient.
This letter should be submitted to the Business Office.
3. The employer should make McKendree the Payee (or at least the co-payee) on the
check.
4. Deferment period will terminate 30 days after the date grades are issued.
5. The balance will be subject to interest charges if payment is not received within
30 days from the date grades are issued.
Office of Graduate Admission
701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
618-537-6576
800-BEARCAT ext. 6576
graduate@mckendree.edu
