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Undergraduate Teacher Education Programs
Now is great time to become a teacher. The WIU teacher education program faculty will prepare you to be ready for the classroom on day one. We use a variety of teaching methods to help you create learning environments that use the latest teaching technologies to bring the real world into the classroom.
Elementary Education
The Elementary Education program is designed for those seeking to teach in the Elementary School setting. This program is fully aligned with the licensing guidelines from the State of Illinois, providing students with the necessary coursework and field experiences to qualify for an Illinois Professional Educators License in Elementary Education. There are four options within the Elementary Education major.
Middle Level Education
The Middle School Education program is designed for those seeking to teach in the Middle School setting. This program is fully aligned with the new licensing guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education, providing students with the necessary coursework and field experiences to qualify for an Illinois Professional Educators License in Middle Level Education (grades 5-8).
Secondary Education
The Secondary Education programs are designed for those seeking to teach in the High School setting. The programs are fully aligned with the licensing guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education, providing students with the necessary coursework and field experiences to qualify for an Illinois Professional Educators License in Secondary Education (grades 9-12).
K-12 Education
The K-12 Education programs are designed for those seeking to teach a specialized content area across age groups. The programs are fully aligned with the licensing guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education, providing students with the necessary coursework and field experiences to qualify for an Illinois Professional Educators License in K-12 Education (Kindergarten through 12th grade).
Advising Contact Information
Kim Moreno
Teacher Education Advisor
Bilingual/English as a Second Language
Elementary Education
Quad Cities Campus
KM-Moreno@wiu.edu
(309) 762-9481 ext.62325
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Jeanne Gage
Teacher Education Advisor
Middle Level Education, Bilingual/English as a Second Language, Early Childhood, Elementary, Physical Education, Special Education
Macomb Campus
Horrabin Hall 40
JC-Gage@wiu.edu
(309) 298-2117
Schedule an Appointment
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Teachers interested in other endorsement areas should contact the licensure office at (309) 298-2117
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