The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Education that fulfill requirements for certification to teach Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Secondary Education.
Elementary certification includes kindergarten through grade nine.
With the Illinois Early Childhood Certificate, students are certified to teach children from birth through grade three. The Secondary Certificate provides certification for teaching grades six through 12. Certification in Art Education, Music Education, and Physical Education provides certification for teaching Kindergarten through grade 12. Transfer students may be required to complete additional hours in General Education to meet certification requirements. Registration is through Instructional Services in Peck Hall, room 1404.