Educator Licensure - World Languages and Cultures

Students majoring in World Languages and Cultures with an emphasis in French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, or Spanish and Hispanic Studies who seek licensure to teach a language in grades PK-12 should consult with the World Languages and Cultures Educator Licensure office at the earliest possible opportunity. Educator Licensure involves significant requirements in addition to the completion of a language degree and university general education requirements.

• High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
• Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores