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-50100Field Experience 1: Classroom Management

1

ELED-50200Field Experience 2: Diversity in Education

1

ELED-51100Foundations of Teaching all Learners

3

ELED-52400Early Reading and Writing Foundations

3

ELED-52800Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

3

ELED-53000Classroom Assessment and Intervention

3

ELED-54000Methods and Content of Teaching Science, Health and Movement

3

ELED-55200Methods and Content of Teaching Mathematics

3

ELED-55400Methods and Content of Teaching Social Studies

2

ELED-58100Clinical Practice & Seminar: Elementary

6

ECED-53500Beginning Linguistics and Development of Speech and Language in Early Childhood

3

ENLE-51000Foundations of Bilingual and English Language Learner Education

3

SCED-50400Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom

3

SPED-55700Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities

3

RDLT-57500Practical Research for Learning Communities

3

Additional Courses Required for ESL Endorsement (9)

ENLE-51400Assessment of Bilingual Students

3

ENLE-52600Curriculum and Instruction for English Language Learning

3

ENLE-54200Cross-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.