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

Degree Type Program (Grade Levels) Contact
Undergraduate Art Education (PK-12) Karyn Sandlos
Undergraduate Urban (Elementary) Education (1-6)* Victoria Trinder
Undergraduate English (9-12) David Schaafsma
Undergraduate French (PK-12) Inma Taboada
Undergraduate German (PK-12 Inma Taboada
Undergraduate History (9-12) Julie Peters
Undergraduate Math (9-12) Ramin Takloo-Bighash
Undergraduate Spanish (PK-12) Inma Taboada
Undergraduate Music Education (PK-12) Brent Talbot
Graduate Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Catherine Main
Graduate English (9-12) David Schaafsma
Graduate History (9-12) Robert Johnston
Graduate Math (9-12) Ramin Takloo-Bighash
Graduate Science Education (9-12)* Daniel Morales-Doyle
Graduate Spanish (PK-12) Inma Taboada
Graduate Special Education (K-22) Michelle Parker-Katz
Graduate School Nurse (PK-22) Eileen Moss
Graduate School Social Work (PK-22) Annette Johnson
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) Kathleen Pitvorek
Endorsement Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI: K-22) Michelle Parker-Katz
Endorsement Learning Behavior Specialist II (LBSII: PK-22) Michelle Parker-Katz
Endorsement Physical Education (PK-12) Melvin Woolfolk
Endorsement Theater/Drama (PK-12) Yasen Peyankov
Endorsement Middle Grades Endorsement (5-8) Council on Teacher Education

*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.