Northern Illinois University

Department of History

Advising

Students pursuing certification are required to meet with the History/Social Sciences Teacher Certification Advisor at least once per semester. 

In order to ensure the best advising experience possible, students are also required to download and maintain a copy of the Advising Checklist.  This checklist must be brought to the student's advising appointment each semester.

To schedule an appointment please contact Ms. Maley at kmaley@niu.edu.

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    1. 50 Credit Hours in the Major: If a student is notified that they exceed the 50 credit hour limit in their major as a result of enrollment in the certification program, they need to go to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Advising Office (Zulauf Hall 201) and ask for a Request for Action Form to have this requirement suppressed.