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!
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| 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 | Cynthia Barron |
| Endorsement | Reading Specialist | Kristine Schutz |
| Endorsement | Reading Teacher | Victoria Trinder |
| Endorsement | School Nurse | Eileen Moss |
| Endorsement | School Social Work | Annette Johnson |
| Endorsement | Superintendent | Cynthia Barron |
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*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.