College of Education
NIU's College of Education continues the institution's 100-year history of preparing professional educators for the region and nation. There are over 50,000 College of Education alumni, and over 60 percent live in Illinois. One in four superintendents in Illinois is a graduate of our programs.
College of Education Earns National Rankings
U.S. News & World Report
- Best Online Graduate Education Programs: NIU’s College of Education ranks #4 nationally
PayScale
- Best Schools by Salary Potential for Education Majors: NIU’s College of Education ranks #5 nationally
College of Education Earns Academic Prestige
Accreditation
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE): Since 1954, the College of Education has been continuously accredited by NCATE, a mark of distinction for meeting national professional standards- Council for the Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP): Since 1989, the College of Education counseling programs have been accredited by CACREP
Partnerships
- NIU partners with 19 area school districts including DeKalb District 428, preparing the next generation of superior teachers in professional development schools
