The Teacher Education Consortium Program
Illinois State University
I. Early Childhood Education
This major leads to certification for teaching in programs serving children birth to age 8 (grade 3). The professional coursework of the program focuses on preparation for teaching in child care centers, pre-schools, 0-3 early intervention programs, and primary K-3 classrooms.
II. Elementary Education
This major prepares candidates for certification in grades K-9.
III. Middle Level Education
This major is for those who wish to teach at the middle school level of education and prepares candidates to meet the State of Illinois requirements for Elementary certification (K-9).
IV. Secondary Education
Candidates will major in their specific field of study and will be prepared for certification in grades 6-12.
V. Special Education
Candidates may choose from three programs of study and will be prepared for certification in grades K-12.
Links:
- LCU/ISU Program Requirements
- LCU/ISU Suggested Course Sequence
- ISU College of Education, Special Education
Scholarships
- LCU Scholarships
- College Zone 1 and College Zone 2 Good resources for many types of teaching related scholarships. Some will not apply to LCU portion of schooling but will apply to ISU portion of schooling. Some will apply to both.
- ISU College of Education Scholarships
- ISU Scholarships