Elementary Education / Master of Arts

Candidates may choose to complete only the coursework and clinical hours needed for elementary licensure. Candidates seeking a Master of Arts degree must complete a comprehensive examination. The field experiences and clinical practice requirements must be met during normal school hours.

Degree Offered: Master of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 43 + Comprehensive Examination

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) grants professional educator licenses in the State of Illinois. All teacher candidates who successfully complete an approved teacher education program at Lewis University, pass appropriate licensure exams, and meet current ISBE requirements will be recommended for licensure. This does not lead to licensure in other states. Teacher candidates are responsible for checking the requirements of the state in question.

Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.

 

Degree Requirements (43)

Program: MA-ELED-3

Comprehensive Examination Required

Candidates may elect to complete coursework for licensure only.

Required Courses:

ELED-50100	Field Experience 1: Classroom Management	1
ELED-50200	Field Experience 2: Diversity in Education	1
ELED-51100	Foundations of Teaching all Learners	3
ELED-52400	Early Reading and Writing Foundations	3
ELED-52800	Reading and Writing in the Content Areas	3
ELED-53000	Classroom Assessment and Intervention	3
ELED-54000	Methods and Content of Teaching Science, Health and Movement	3
ELED-55200	Methods and Content of Teaching Mathematics	3
ELED-55400	Methods and Content of Teaching Social Studies	2
ELED-58100	Clinical Practice & Seminar: Elementary	6
ECED-53500	Beginning Linguistics and Development of Speech and Language in Early Childhood	3
ENLE-51000	Foundations of Bilingual and English Language Learner Education	3
SCED-50400	Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom	3
SPED-55700	Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities	3
RDLT-57500	Practical Research for Learning Communities	3

Additional Courses Required for ESL Endorsement (9)

ENLE-51400	Assessment of Bilingual Students	3
ENLE-52600	Curriculum and Instruction for English Language Learning	3
ENLE-54200	Cross-Cultural Studies in Literacy and English Language Learning	3

This program satisfies all requirements for those individuals holding a Type 29 Temporary Bilingual Endorsement to earn Elementary Licensure with ESL Endorsement.  One additional course (ENLE-52700) Methods and Materials for Bilingual Education and passing the state language proficiency exam are required for Bilingual Endorsement.