Elementary Education / Master of Arts
Candidates may choose to complete only the coursework and clinical hours needed for elementary licensure. Candidates seeking a Master of Arts degree must complete a comprehensive examination. The field experiences and clinical practice requirements must be met during normal school hours.
Degree Offered: Master of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 43 + Comprehensive Examination
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) grants professional educator licenses in the State of Illinois. All teacher candidates who successfully complete an approved teacher education program at Lewis University, pass appropriate licensure exams, and meet current ISBE requirements will be recommended for licensure. This does not lead to licensure in other states. Teacher candidates are responsible for checking the requirements of the state in question.
Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.
Degree Requirements (43)
Program: MA-ELED-3
Comprehensive Examination Required
Candidates may elect to complete coursework for licensure only.
Required Courses:
| ELED-50100 | Field Experience 1: Classroom Management | 1 |
| ELED-50200 | Field Experience 2: Diversity in Education | 1 |
| ELED-51100 | Foundations of Teaching all Learners | 3 |
| ELED-52400 | Early Reading and Writing Foundations | 3 |
| ELED-52800 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
| ELED-53000 | Classroom Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| ELED-54000 | Methods and Content of Teaching Science, Health and Movement | 3 |
| ELED-55200 | Methods and Content of Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| ELED-55400 | Methods and Content of Teaching Social Studies | 2 |
| ELED-58100 | Clinical Practice & Seminar: Elementary | 6 |
| ECED-53500 | Beginning Linguistics and Development of Speech and Language in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ENLE-51000 | Foundations of Bilingual and English Language Learner Education | 3 |
| SCED-50400 | Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom | 3 |
| SPED-55700 | Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities | 3 |
| RDLT-57500 | Practical Research for Learning Communities | 3 |
Additional Courses Required for ESL Endorsement (9)
| ENLE-51400 | Assessment of Bilingual Students | 3 |
| ENLE-52600 | Curriculum and Instruction for English Language Learning | 3 |
| ENLE-54200 | Cross-Cultural Studies in Literacy and English Language Learning | 3 |
This program satisfies all requirements for those individuals holding a Type 29 Temporary Bilingual Endorsement to earn Elementary Licensure with ESL Endorsement. One additional course (ENLE-52700) Methods and Materials for Bilingual Education and passing the state language proficiency exam are required for Bilingual Endorsement.