Middle School Endorsement
(9 credits)
Students who wish to teach in a middle school must have a Middle School Endorsement. A middle grades teacher must complete three semester hours of course work in middle school philosophy; curriculum and instructional methods for designing and teaching developmentally appropriate programs in the middle grades, including content area reading instruction, course work in educational psychology focusing on the developmental characteristics of early adolescents.
Endorsement Requirements (9 credits)
In addition to the courses listed above, students must complete 18-24 hours in a specific content area.
Please note that Illinois State Board of Education licensure and endorsement rules and regulations are subject to change, not negotiable, and not controlled by Rockford University. Contact your faculty advisor for additional information regarding middle school endorsements.