Academic Requirements

• Complete 120 semester hours with at least 40 hours in upper-level courses
• Obtain a combined overall GPA of at least 3.00 from all institutions attended
• Maintain at least a 2.75 GPA to remain in the program
• Complete university general education requirements

Transfer students may use approved course work, but must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours at NIU

We encourage students to finish their Associates degree before transferring to NIU.

Once at NIU, you’ll take the following classes:

• LTLA 362:  Children's Literature 
• LTRE 300:  Reading Methods 
• MATH 402 OR TLEE 402X: Math Methods
• TLCI 450/EPS 450X:  Classroom Management
• LTLA 341:  Language Arts Methods
• ETT 401A:  Integration of Technology
• TLEE 382:  Clinical Experience in El Ed (3 weeks full time in an assigned elementary school)
• TLSE 456:  Collaboration Inclusive Teaching and Learning
• TLCI 422:  Middle School Curriculum*
• EPS 419:  Middle School Child*
• TLEE 342:  Social Science Methods
• TLEE 344:  Science Methods
• TLEE 383:  Clinical Experience (3 weeks plus 8 advanced days)
• TLCI 340:  Elementary Curriculum
• ETR 430:  Assessment
• EPFE 410:  Philosophy of Education
• TLCI 300:  The Community: An Educational Resource
• TLEE 460:  Seminar
• ETT 401B:  Integration of Technology
• TLEE 485:  Student Teaching (16 weeks full time in an assigned school)

*Courses required for middle school endorsement to the Type 03 Elementary Certificate

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