Illinois licensure course requirements: Elementary Endorsement
Rockford University General Education requirements, listed elsewhere in this catalog, do not completely satisfy the general education standards for licensure in Illinois. While some Rockford University requirements can be satisfied by proficiency or placement examinations, students must complete the required number of credits of course work to meet the state requirements. Transfer students should confer with their academic advisors or SAS to determine whether requirements have been met by previous course work.
Please Note: State of Illinois requirements may change to meet state standards and that the student must satisfy the requirements in effect at the time of graduation. See the Handbook for PEL Programs for more details.
I. Communication Skills—9 credits
Students must complete at least nine hours from the following:
II. Language and Literature—8 credits
Students may select courses from English literature, foreign languages, Classics, Philosophy and Religious Studies.
III. Science and Mathematics—18-21 credits
Students must complete the following math courses (or equivalent)
Biological and Physical Science—9-12 credits
Students must complete one course from each of the following areas:
- life science (3-4 credits)
- physical science (3-4 credits)
- earth & space science (3-4 credits)
One course must have a lab.
IV. Social Sciences—12-16 credits
Students must complete the following courses (or equivalent).
V. Health and Physical Development—2 credits
Students must complete the following courses (or equivalent).
| PHYP 110 | Wellness | 1 |
| Physical activity course(s) (PHYP) | 1 |
VI. Licensure Exams
The Illinois Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) Tests 197-200 must be passed for admission to student teaching.
The edTPA must be passed prior to licensure.