Teacher Licensure Program

The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures prepares students to become licensed teachers in French, German or Spanish (K-12). Students pursuing certification must have a strong academic record and demonstrate the desire and ability to facilitate learning. Students will follow a carefully constructed and monitored course of study, which has been designed to meet the standards of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Interested students should contact the program coordinator Karen Lichtman (Watson Hall 112, (815) 753-6443 or fltcert@niu.edu). For more information on the Foreign Language Teacher Licensure Program, please consult the following:

View Frequently Asked Questions

View FL&L Teacher Licensure Materials Handbook

View FL&L Forms and Resources

View Policies for Admission and Retention to the FL&L Teacher Licensure Program

View Portfolio 101: A guide for creating a portfolio for teacher licensure

View A compilation of sample documents related to a portfolio

View Teacher Licensure Requirements in NIU’s Catalog

View Teacher Licensure at the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

View NIU’s Teacher Licensure Site