Students who want to be licensed to teach psychology at the secondary level must declare their intention to do so with the History and Social Sciences Educator Licensure Program at the earliest possible opportunity. Educator licensure involves significant requirements in addition to the completion of a degree in psychology.

Certificate in Educator Licensure - Social Sciences: Psychology at Northern Illinois University
The Educator Licensure - Social Sciences: Psychology at Northern Illinois University is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in DeKalb , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.
About Certificate in Educator Licensure - Social Sciences: Psychology
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Educator Licensure - Social Sciences: Psychology at Northern Illinois University
Entry 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
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Educator Licensure - Social Sciences: Psychology at Northern Illinois University
How to Apply for Certificate in Educator Licensure - Social Sciences: Psychology at Northern Illinois University
There are two easy ways to apply to NIU for free. No test scores required.
Apply Using the NIU Application
Apply directly to NIU using our online application.
Apply Using the Common App
Add us to your list of schools while completing the Common App.
We are currently accepting applications for fall 2023 and spring 2024.

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