Subsequent Endorsement for educators with a current Professional Educator License (PEL) in Illinois.
Requirements that need to be met to add an Elementary Education endorsement:
- Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Passing score on Elementary Content Test (#197-200)
- Required courses (18 credit hours) in Elementary Education, including:
- Growth and Development
- Planning and Assessment
- Methods and Content Pedagogy
- Literacy Methods
General Graduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago graduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into graduate degree-seeking, approval, certificate, endorsement and/or post-graduate programs for online and on-campus study in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Previously admitted students seeking to change programs may do so at the beginning of a semester (only) by submitting a Change-of-Program quick app. Applicants must be in good academic standing according to Concordia University Chicago’s satisfactory academic progress standards at the time of requesting a program change.
Endorsement Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development | 3 |
| EDEL-3500 | Content & Methods for Elementary Literacy | 3 |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Content & Methods for Elementary Art | ||
| Content & Methods for Elementary Music | ||
| Content & Methods for Elementary Social Sciences | ||
| Content & Methods for Elementary Math | ||
| Content & Methods for Elementary Physical Education & Health | ||
| Content & Methods for Elementary Science | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Non-degree Completion Requirements
- Have on file an application as a non-degree-seeking graduate student.
- Complete, for the program being sought:
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- the credit hours and levels as designated,
- within the specified time limit,
- with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Students completing multiple advanced programs or degrees at CUC must have a 3.0 GPA in each academic program in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- If transfer credit is approved to be applied: have on file an approved “Graduate Transfer Credit Approval” form(s) or evaluation(s).
- Have on file the “Intent to Graduate” form with the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline.
- Take and pass the final examination or terminal requirements in the program during or after the final course.
- Approval of the faculty.
- Payments of all tuition and fees due to Concordia University Chicago. All holds must be removed to receive transcripts and diploma.
Every attempt has been made to include information to aid the student with information about his/her program requirements. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to complete all steps and meet all deadlines relevant to completion requirements.