Graduate Certificate Programs in Northern Illinois University

The Performer's Certificate is not a graduate degree. The purpose of the Performer's Certificate program is to permit students to attain greater mastery of their chosen fields than they can achieve in formal study throug...

In conjunction with Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations degree offerings, students may meet requirements for various endorsements to an Illinois Professional Educator License. Departmental approval is requ...

In order to be licensed to teach or supervise in the public schools of the state of Illinois, a person must be of good character, in sound health, a citizen of the United States, and at least 19 years of age. The Illinoi...

Students wishing to receive initial licensure in Earth and Space Science to teach in grades 9-12 must schedule an interview with the departmental licensure coordinator to formulate a specific plan of study. Consulting th...

Graduate students may complete NIU requirements for the State of Illinois Standard Special (PK-12) License through the music education area of the School of Music as part of the program for the M.M. in music with an area...

The educator licensure program in secondary English language arts qualifies students for licensure in grades 9-12. Students interested in middle-school licensure, grades 5-8, must also complete content courses in En...

Educator Licensure as a Library Information Specialist Persons holding a baccalaureate degree may complete requirements for the State of Illinois Special (K-12) Library Information Specialist License through the Departme...

The physical education entitlement program is designed for students interested in teaching physical education in Grades K to 12. The student plans a program of study in consultation with the advisor for educator licensur...

A student who completes the approved program in school counseling may qualify for the Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Counseling. Students entering the counseling program who want to specializ...

Several departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences administer programs leading to initial educator licensure. See "Educator Licensure Information" for a complete list of educator licensure entitlement progr...