Approved Illinois Educator and School Personnel Preparation Programs
There are several Approved Illinois Educator and School Personnel Preparation Programs at the University of Illinois at Chicago!
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) prepares undergraduates in elementary, middle, secondary, bilingual, and special education. UIC trains graduates in school administration, early childhood, secondary, and special education. Below is a comprehensive list of the programs and program representatives. Please email the program representative with specific questions about program coursework, Middle School endorsement options and more!
Program Information
| Degree Type | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Art Education | Karyn Sandlos |
| Undergraduate | Urban Education* | Victoria Trinder |
| Undergraduate | English | David Schaafsma |
| Undergraduate | French | Inma Taboada |
| Undergraduate | German | Inma Taboada |
| Undergraduate | History | Julie Peters |
| Undergraduate | Math | Mara Martinez and Erin Schubert |
| Undergraduate | Spanish | Inma Taboada |
| Graduate | Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education | Catherine Main |
| Graduate | English | David Schaafsma |
| Graduate | History | Robert Johnston |
| Graduate | Math | Mara Martinez and Erin Schubert |
| Graduate | Science Education* | Daniel Morales-Doyle |
| Graduate | Spanish | Inma Taboada |
| Graduate | Special Education | Michelle Parker-Katz |
| Endorsement | Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) | P. Zitlali Morales |
| Endorsement | Principal | Katonja Webb |
| Endorsement | Reading Specialist | Kristine Schutz |
| Endorsement | Reading Teacher | Victoria Trinder |
| Endorsement | School Nurse | Catherine Yonkaitis |
| Endorsement | School Social Work | Annette Johnson |
| Endorsement | Superintendent | Katonja Webb |
*Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Urban Education or a graduate degree in Science Education can choose from several areas of concentration. Please refer to the program website for specific information.