Online Secondary (grades 6-12) Math Certification

Program URL: http://www.uis.edu/teponline/

Campus: Springfield

Number of Required Campus Visits: 2 per semester

Program Type: Certificate

Description:
UIS has an online program for Online Secondary (grades 6-12) Math Certification. The program will become a national model for addressing the shortage of mathematics teachers by enabling those who aspire to teach with the opportunity to make a mid-career change.

The program, to be offered by the College of Education and Human Services, will make graduates 'fully qualified' under No Child Left Behind, the law that by the year 2005 requires all teachers to be 'highly qualified' in their discipline. Candidates interested in earning a Illinois teaching certificate will major in Mathematics and minor in Secondary Education.

Opportunities are available for students beginning their college career as well as for those seeking a career change or additional endorsements on their present teaching certificate.

For questions concerning the online certification, or to request more information, email Tyler Tanaka

Admission Requirement(s): You must make application to UIS and to the Online Teacher Education Program. Please contact Tyler Tanaka for more information. You then can complete the following:

Take and pass the Illinois Test of Basic Skills (http://www.icts.nesinc.com);
Take and pass an approved course in Educational Psychology;
Take and pass an approved Introduction to Education Course;
Take and pass an approved Adolescent Psychology Course;
Complete 30 hours of service learning in an educational setting;
Take and pass a UIS Criminal Background Check;
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Prerequisite(s): You may complete prerequisites online at UIS. Please contact Tyler Tanaka for more information.

Prerequistes for entrance into teacher education:
TEP 201 Introduction to Education;
TEP 223 Adolescent Development for Techers;
TEP 227 Educational Psychology for Teachers.

Technical Requirement(s): Not a requirement, but recommended - high speed internet connection.

Other Requirement(s): You must visit campus twice a semester when taking teacher education courses.

Program Cost(s):

Tuition varies. Please check our website at www.uis.edu for more information. You maybe eligible for e-tuition at UIS.

Program Contact(s):
Tyler T Tanaka
Online Coordinator
Teacher Education Program
One University Plaza MS BRK 330
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Phone: (217) 206-6118
Fax: (217) 206-6775
E-mail: ttana2@uis.edu
URL: http://www.uis.edu/teponline

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