Elementary Education / Master of Arts
Program: MA-ELED-3
Candidates may choose to complete only the coursework and clinical hours needed for elementary licensure. Candidates seeking a Master of Arts degree must complete a comprehensive examination. The field experiences and clinical practice requirements must be met during normal school hours.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) grants professional educator licenses in the State of Illinois. All teacher candidates who successfully complete an approved teacher education program at Lewis University, pass appropriate licensure exams, and meet current ISBE requirements will be recommended for licensure. This does not lead to licensure in other states. Teacher candidates are responsible for checking the requirements of the state in question.
Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.
Degree Offered: Master of Arts
Total Credit Hours: 43 + Comprehensive Examination
Degree Requirements
Comprehensive Examination Required
Candidates may elect to complete coursework for licensure only.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ELED 50100 | Field Experience 1: Classroom Management | 1 |
| ELED 50200 | Field Experience 2: Diversity in Education | 1 |
| ELED 51100 | Foundations of Teaching all Learners | 3 |
| ELED 52400 | Early Reading and Writing Foundations | 3 |
| ELED 52800 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
| ELED 53000 | Classroom Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| ELED 54000 | Methods and Content of Teaching Science, Health and Movement | 3 |
| ELED 55200 | Methods and Content of Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| ELED 55400 | Methods and Content of Teaching Social Studies | 2 |
| ELED 58100 | Clinical Practice and Seminar: Elementary | 6 |
| ECED 53500 | Beginning Linguistics and Development of Speech and Language in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ENLE 51000 | Foundations of Bilingual and English Language Learner Education | 3 |
| TLDE 50400 | Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom | 3 |
| SPED 55700 | Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities | 3 |
| RDLT 57500 | Practical Research for Learning Communities | 3 |
| Additional Courses Required for Optional ESL Endorsement | ||
| Assessment of Bilingual Students | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction for English Language Learning | ||
| Cross-Cultural Studies in Literacy and English Language Learning | ||
| Total Hours | 43 | |
This program satisfies all requirements for those individuals holding a Type 29 Temporary Bilingual Endorsement to earn Elementary Licensure with ESL Endorsement. One additional course ENLE 52700 Methods and Materials for Bilingual Education and passing the state language proficiency exam are required for Bilingual Endorsement.