Educator Licensure and Preparation

Student teacher standing behind students with model of aorta.

Northern Illinois University has 37 nationally recognized licensure programs to prepare you for a career in education. Our programs are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of our vital service region and the teachers and students we serve. We are deeply committed to preparing teachers for the classrooms of today and tomorrow.


Contact Us

Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation
Williston Hall 320
815-753-0846
TeacherCertification@niu.edu

Points of Pride

Northern Illinois University has one of the largest licensure programs among Illinois universities, with more than 15,000 students enrolled. NIU recommends more than 500 candidates for licensure each year. More than 25,000 NIU education graduates are currently teaching or serving in other positions in Illinois elementary and secondary schools.

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