Additional Endorsements may be added to Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary, Special Education, and PK-12 Licensure.
Public Teacher Education Candidates are strongly recommended to add at least one endorsement to their Professional Educator License. The following endorsements are available at Concordia University Chicago. Be sure to check with the Program Coordinator regarding the required Illinois Licensure Content Tests.
English as a Second Language Endorsement
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDUC-4027 | Assessment of Language Minority Students | 3 |
EDUC-2050 | Teaching in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
EDUC-2700 | Linguistics and Language Development for Diverse Learners | 3 |
EDUC-2300 | Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL Students | 3 |
EDUC-4620 | Teaching ESL | 3 |
EDUC-4630 | Mtds & Mat Tchg Cult & Lng Div | 3 |
100 hours of field experience in ESL classrooms is required. |
Middle Grades Endorsements to be added for Majors below
Elementary Education Majors
To add Middle Grades Literacy, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
EDMG-4900 | Content and Methods for Middle Grades Literacy | 3 |
EDMG-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
or EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | |
PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
To add Middle Grades Math, add the following courses:
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Course List Code Title Hours EDMG-3000 Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy 3 EDMG-4905 Content and Methods for Middle Grades Math 3 EDMG-4220 Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas 3 or EDSC-4220 Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas PSY-2125 Child and Adolescent Psychology 3 MAT-1820 Pre-Calculus 3 MAT-2400 Calculus for Business and Life Sciences 3 or MAT-2500 Calculus I MAT-3700 College Geometry 3 MAT-2000 Statistics 3 2 additional MATH courses above MAT-1820 6
To add Middle Grades Science, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
EDMG-4907 | Content and Methods for Middle Grades Science | 3 |
or EDSC-4618 | Content & Methods of Middle/Secondary Science | |
EDMG-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
or EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | |
PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
EDUC-3400 | Integrated Sciences – STEM | 3 |
Additional hours from the categories of Life, Physical and/or Earth sciences | 10 |
To add Middle Grades Social Sciences, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
EDMG-4903 | Content and Methods for Middle Grades Social Science | 3 |
EDMG-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
or EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | |
PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
HIS-2800 | A History of Illinois | 3 |
Additional hours from the categories of: Economics, Geography, History, and/or Civics/Government in relation to Illinois, United States, and/or the world. | 12 |
To add Middle Grades PE, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
EDSC-4900 | Content & Methods: Teaching PE Middle/Secondary | 3 |
EDMG-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
or EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | |
PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
PES-3200 | Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
PES-3400 | Applied Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
PES-4110 | Fitness Activities and Technology | 2 |
PES-4431 | Physical Growth/Motor Development | 3 |
PES-4625 | Teaching Individual and Dual Sports Activities | 3 |
PES-4635 | Teaching Team Sport Activities | 3 |
PES-4640 | Teaching Dance Activities | 2 |
or PES-1119 | Weight Training and Cardiovascular Activities |
To add Middle Grades Music, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
or EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | |
PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
MUS-2112 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
MUS-2113 | Music Theory I: Diatonic | 3 |
MUS-2122 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
MUS-3223 | History of Western Music 1750-1900 | 3 |
or MUS-2203 | Survey of Western Music | |
Applied Study | ||
MUSA- 2xxx Applied Lessons – Primary instrument - 4 semesters of half-hour lessons (.5 credit per semester) OR MUSA 2235 Applied Voice (2 semesters at .5 credit per semester) If a voice is primary instrument then choose keyboard | ||
MUSE 3xxx Ensemble (2 semesters of half-hour lessons (.5 credits per semester) (Schola Cantorum, Kapelle, Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra) OR MUSA-2205 Applied Piano (2 semesters of half hour lessons (.5 credits per semester). Must pass Piano Proficiency Part A. | ||
Technique Classes (Choose one track – Choral or Band) | ||
Choral | ||
MUS-2402 | Vocal Techniques for Music Educators | 2 |
Band: Instrumental Techniques ( not major instrument) | ||
Brass | ||
MUS-1441 | Instrumental Techniques: Upper Brass | 1 |
or MUS-1451 | Instrumental Techniques: Lower Brass | |
Reeds | ||
MUS-1421 | Instrumental Techniques: Single Reed | 1 |
or MUS-1431 | Instrumental Techniques: Double Reeds and Flutes | |
Program Repertoire courses (Choose either Choral or Band) | ||
MUS-4882 | Instrumental Program and Repertoire | 2 |
or MUS-4453 | The K-12 Choral Program—Repertoire and Techniques | |
MUS-3883 | Basic Conducting | 3 |
MUS-3432 | Methodologies of Music Learning | 2 |
Major and Focus Program | ||
EDUC-4980 | Stdnt Tchng Intrnshp | 15 |
Secondary Education Candidates
To add Middle Grades Literacy, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
EDMG-4900 | Content and Methods for Middle Grades Literacy | 3 |
Secondary Math Education Candidates:
To add Middle Grades Math, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
EDMG-4905 | Content and Methods for Middle Grades Math | 3 |
MAT-1411 | Mathematics for Teachers: Number and Measurement | 3 |
Secondary Biology/Chemistry Education candidates:
To add Middle Grades Science, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
EDUC-3400 | Integrated Sciences – STEM | 3 |
Secondary Social Science/History Education candidates:
To add Middle Grades Social Sciences, add the following course:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
Secondary PE Education candidates:
To add Middle Grades PE, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
Secondary Visual Arts candidates:
To add Middle Grades Art, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
EDUC-4980 | Stdnt Tchng Intrnshp | 15 |
Special Education Candidates
To add Middle Grades Math, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-4905 | Content and Methods for Middle Grades Math | 3 |
MAT-1820 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
MAT-2000 | Statistics | 3 |
MAT-2400 | Calculus for Business and Life Sciences | 3 |
or MAT-2500 | Calculus I | |
MAT-3700 | College Geometry | 3 |
Plus 3 additional MAT courses above MAT-1820 | 9 |
To add Middle Grades Science, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-4907 | Content and Methods for Middle Grades Science | 3 |
or EDSC-4618 | Content & Methods of Middle/Secondary Science | |
EDUC-3400 | Integrated Sciences – STEM | 3 |
Additional hours from the categories of Life, Physical and/or Earth sciences | 10 |
To add Middle Grades Social Sciences, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-4903 | Content and Methods for Middle Grades Social Science | 3 |
or EDSC-4619 | Content & Methods of Middle/Secondary Social Science | |
GEO-1200 | World Geography: Culture Patterns | 3 |
HIS-1200 | History of the American People to 1877 | 3 |
HIS-1250 | History of the American People since 1877 | 3 |
HIS-2800 | A History of Illinois | 3 |
Additional hours from the categories of: Economics, Geography, History, and/or Civics/Government in relation to Illinois, United States, and/or the world. | 6 |
To add Middle Grades PE, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDSC-4900 | Content & Methods: Teaching PE Middle/Secondary | 3 |
PES-3200 | Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
PES-3400 | Applied Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
PES-3660 | Kinesiology | 3 |
or PES-4410 | Biomechanics | |
PES-4431 | Physical Growth/Motor Development | 3 |
PES-4625 | Teaching Individual and Dual Sports Activities | 3 |
PES-4635 | Teaching Team Sport Activities | 3 |
PES-4640 | Teaching Dance Activities | 2 |
or PES-1119 | Weight Training and Cardiovascular Activities |
To add Middle Grades Music, add the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EDMG-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
or EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | |
PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
MUS-2112 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
MUS-2113 | Music Theory I: Diatonic | 3 |
MUS-2122 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
MUS-3223 | History of Western Music 1750-1900 | 3 |
or MUS-2203 | Survey of Western Music | |
Applied Study | ||
MUSA-2xxx Applied Lessons – Primary instrument - 4 semesters of half-hour lessons (.5 credit) OR MUSA-2235 Applied Voice (2 semesters at .5 credit per semester). If a voice is primary instrument then choose keyboard | ||
MUSE-3xxx Ensemble (2 semesters @ .5 credits) (Schola Cantorum, Kapelle, Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra) OR MUSA-2205 Applied Piano (2 semesters at .5 per semester). Must pass Piano Proficiency Part A | ||
Technique Classes (Choose one track – Choral or Band) (2) | ||
MUS-2402 | Vocal Techniques for Music Educators | 2 |
Band: Instrumental Techniques (not major instrument) | ||
Brass-1 hour | ||
MUS-1441 | Instrumental Techniques: Upper Brass | 1 |
or MUS-1451 | Instrumental Techniques: Lower Brass | |
Reeds | ||
MUS-1421 | Instrumental Techniques: Single Reed | 1 |
or MUS-1431 | Instrumental Techniques: Double Reeds and Flutes | |
Program Repertoire courses (Choose either Choral or Band) (2) | ||
MUS-4882 | Instrumental Program and Repertoire | 2 |
or MUS-4453 | The K-12 Choral Program—Repertoire and Techniques | |
MUS-3432 | Methodologies of Music Learning | 2 |
MUS-3883 | Basic Conducting | 3 |
Major and Focus Programs | ||
EDUC-4980 | Stdnt Tchng Intrnshp | 15 |
Special Education Endorsement
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDUC-2090 | Characteristics and Instruction of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
Must be taken concurrently in the Fall:
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDSP-4751 | Characteristics of Students with Special Needs: High Incidence | 3 |
EDSP-4752 | Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Adaptations for Student with Special Needs: High Incidence | 4 |
EDSP-4754 | Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
Must be taken concurrently in the Spring:
Code | Title | Hours |
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EDSP-4761 | Characteristics of Students with Special Needs: Low Incidence | 3 |
EDSP-4762 | Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Adaptations for Student with Special Needs: Low Incidence | 4 |
Passage of the Illinois Learning Behaviorist Specialist 1 (LBS1) Content test (#155)