Approved Illinois Educator and School Personnel Preparation Programs

There are several Approved Illinois Educator and School Personnel Preparation Programs at the University of Illinois 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!

Professional Licensure Disclosures

The University of Illinois at Chicago provides public licensure disclosures pursuant to 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) for educational programs designed to meet or advertised as meeting requirements for professional licensure or certification. These public licensure disclosures also address requirements found in 38 C.F.R. Part 21 relating to veterans’ education benefits.

Disclosures by College

Program Information

*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.
Degree Type Program (Grade Levels) Contact
Undergraduate Art Education (PK-12) Karyn Sandlos
Undergraduate Urban (Elementary) Education (1-6)* Victoria Trinder, Arthi Rao, José García
Undergraduate English (9-12) Abigail Kindelsperger
Undergraduate French (PK-12) Inma Taboada
Undergraduate German (PK-12 Inma Taboada
Undergraduate History (9-12) Julie Peters
Undergraduate Math (9-12) Mara Martinez
Undergraduate Spanish (PK-12) Inma Taboada
Undergraduate Music Education (PK-12) Stephanie Gregoire
Graduate Early Childhood Special Education Rachel Schachter
Graduate English (9-12) Abigail Kindelsperger
Graduate History (9-12) Robert Johnston
Graduate Math (9-12) Mara Martinez
Graduate Science Education (9-12)* Daniel Morales-Doyle
Graduate Spanish (PK-12) Inma Taboada
Graduate Special Education (K-22) Chrissy Brown
Graduate School Nurse (PK-22) Mary Noga
Graduate School Social Work (PK-22) Cassandra McKay-Jackson
Endorsement Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) (PK-12) P. Zitlali Morales
Endorsement Principal (PK-22) Cynthia Barron
Endorsement Reading Specialist (PK-12) Kristine Schutz
Endorsement Reading Teacher Kristine Schutz
Endorsement Superintendent (PK-22) Cynthia Barron
Endorsement Elementary Math Specialist (Grades 1 - 6) Alison May Superfine
Endorsement Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI: K-22) Chrissy Brown
Endorsement Learning Behavior Specialist II (LBSII: PK-22) Chrissy Brown
Endorsement Physical Education (PK-12) Council on Teacher Education
Endorsement Middle Grades Endorsement (5-8) Council on Teacher Education
Alternative Licensure Early Childhood Education Alternative Licensure Program Natalie Vesga