In conjunction with the degrees described above, students may meet requirements for various Illinois administrative endorsements to the Illinois Type 75 Certificate. Students may also enroll in certification only programs with departmental approval. State requirements for certification change periodically.
Departmental approval is required for certification application.
Administrative Endorsement to the Type 75 Illinois General Administrative Certificate Students seeking the principal s endorsement to the Type 75 Illinois General Administrative Certificate as part of a graduate degree program in the department must possess a baccalaureate degree which provided certification as an educator in Illinois schools or an equivalent degree with evidence of certification deficiency completion. In addition to the previous requirement, students seeking certification only must also possess a master s degree. Students seeking this certification must be admitted by the department and have a program of courses approved by an adviser. State requirements for the general administrative endorsement include four areas of coursework and experience including instructional leadership, management of public schools, schools and public policy, and a clinical experience. All students completing a certification program must successfully complete a comprehensive examination.