Education

College of Social Sciences, Commerce, and Education 

All teacher education programs at Rockford University are firmly rooted in the liberal arts to provide a broad range of knowledge and practical experiences that will help students understand themselves, society, the natural world, and the world of arts and humanities. Students learn how individuals develop within the context of their social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences. Further, students learn to identify and adjust for diverse characteristics and abilities of each student to create a positive learning environment, while reflecting upon and evaluating their own teaching skills.

Rockford University Education Department will not accept any education coursework ten years or older for consideration of transfer (including Rockford University coursework) for any degree or licensure programs. This does not include content area coursework (e.g., History, Chemistry, English, etc.) effective Spring 2023.

To earn an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Teaching License from Rockford University, students must complete all courses with a grade of C or higher in all education courses in their specific approved program. Please note: State of Illinois requirements may change. Students must satisfy the requirements in effect at the time of graduation. For specific Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) requirements, see Illinois Licensure requirements document located on the ISBE website.