Intended for those who already have a Professional Educator License (PEL). Upon completion of one of our Focus Programs, you will meet current state of Illinois standards for a second endorsement in the area of Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
FOCUS Program Descriptions and Requirements in the Teacher Education Department
- B.A. degree with 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)
- Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License
For more information, please speak with one of our advisors:
Bilingual Education Focus Program
Dr. Amanda Montes, a-montes@neiu.edu, (773) 442-4557
Early Childhood Education Focus Program
Dr. Rachel Adeodu, r-adeodu@neiu.edu (773) 442-5369
Elementary Education Focus Program
Dr. Hector Morales, h-morales3@neiu.edu, (773) 442-5376
Middle Level Education Focus Program
Dr. Hector Morales, h-morales3@neiu.edu, (773) 442-5376
Focus Programs in Other Areas*
- Reading Teacher Endorsement (PK-12)
- Special Education LBS I (PK-21)
- Special Education LBS II (Behavioral Intervention Specialist and Curriculum Adaptation Specialist)
- Teacher Leader Endorsement
- Secondary Education Focus Program
- Health Education Focus Program
- Physical Education Focus Program
- Visual Arts (PK-12) Endorsement Focus Program
- School Counselor Focus Program
- Computer Science Endorsement
*Consult with the appropriate department by calling (773) 442-5500 or send an email to gcoe@neiu.edu.
