Monmouth College has a long and distinguished tradition of preparing promising students for teaching careers. The Department of Educational Studies currently offers a major in elementary education and course work leading to initial Illinois teaching certificates
including: Elementary (type 03), Secondary (type 09), and K-12 Special (type 10). Endorsements to the initial certificate in specific content areas may be earned through the completion of additional course work; this includes the middle grades endorsement on secondary and special K-12 certificates.
Candidates for an Illinois teaching certificate must pass the appropriate state-administered competency tests in order to be admitted to the program, to student teach, and to obtain a certificate. The professional education sequence and related content-area courses have been aligned with the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and the Illinois Content Area Standards for Educators. The Monmouth College Teacher Education Program is currently accredited by the Illinois Educator Preparation and Licensure Board. Detailed information on Monmouth College’s Title II Report Card, in compliance with Title II of the Higher Education Act, as amended in 2008, (PL 110-315) can be found at the Educational Studies departmental website: http://department.monm.edu/education/default.htm.
The requirements for each of Monmouth’s certification programs are detailed below.
Educational Studies Major and Elementary Certification Sequence (K–-9 grade level in self-contained classrooms):
Candidates must complete:
EDST 205 Foundations of Elementary Level Literacy
EDST 210 Characteristics of Exceptional Learners
EDST 215 Human Diversity in Educational Communities
EDST 220 Theories of Learning and Child Development
MCTE 305 Teaching English Language Learners in K-12 Classrooms w/Lab
MCTE 310 Measurement and Assessment in Education
MCTE 315 Elementary Science Methods
MCTE 320 Elementary Social Studies Methods
MCTE 405 Elementary Literacy Methods
MCTE 406 Practicum for Elementary Literacy Methods
MCTE 410 Elementary Math Methods
MCTE 411 Practicum for Elementary Math Methods
MCTE 460 Primary-Level Whole-Class Practicum
MCTE 465 Intermediate-Level Whole-Class Practicum
MCTE 470 Student Teaching Seminar w/ Classroom Management
MCTE 475 Student Teaching Clinical Experience
One of the following four courses:
EDST 225 History of U.S. K-12 Education
EDST 230 Sociology of Education
EDST 235 Philosophy of Education
EDST 240 Contemporary Policies and Issues in Education
Required Courses Outside the Educational Studies Department:
MATH 210 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics
One Physical Science course
One Life Science course (not PSYC)
Two courses chosen from: ANTH, ECON, HIST, POLS, or SOCI
Secondary Certification Sequence (6–12* grade level):
Candidates must complete:
EDST 210 Characteristics of Exceptional Learners
EDST 215 Human Diversity in Educational Communities
EDST 220 Theories of Learning and Child Development
MCTE 200 Principles and Strategies of Secondary Teaching w/Lab
MCTE 300 Content Area Literacy for Secondary Students w/Lab
MCTE 305 Teaching English Language Learners in K-12 Classrooms w/Lab
MCTE 310 Measurement and Assessment in Education
MCTE 470 Student Teaching Seminar w/Classroom Management
MCTE 475 Student Teaching Clinical Experience
One of the following four courses:
EDST 225 History of U.S. K-12 Education
EDST 230 Sociology of Education
EDST 235 Philosophy of Education
EDST 240 Contemporary Policies and Issues in Education
One specific methods course in the chosen content major, and completion of a major in an approved program/certification area. Approved content majors include: biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, music, physical education, political science, Theatre Arts, and visual arts.
*One must meet additional requirements to teach at the middle grades level.
Special Certification Sequence (K–12 grade level):
Candidates must complete:
EDST 210 Characteristics of Exceptional Learners
EDST 215 Human Diversity in Educational Communities
EDST 220 Theories of Learning and Child Development
MCTE 200 Principles and Strategies of Secondary Teaching w/Lab
MCTE 300 Content Area Literacy for Secondary Students w/Lab
MCTE 305 Teaching English Language Learners in K-12 Classrooms w/Lab
MCTE 310 Measurement and Assessment in Education
MCTE 350 Principles and Strategies of Middle Level Teaching
MCTE 351 Adolescent Psychology
MCTE 470 Student Teaching Seminar w/Classroom Management
MCTE 475 Student Teaching Clinical Experience
One of the following courses:
EDST 225 History of U.S. K-12 Education
EDST 230 Sociology of Education
EDST 235 Philosophy of Education
EDST 240 Contemporary Policies and Issues in Education
Specific methods course(s) in the chosen content major and completion of a major in an approved program/certification area. Approved content majors include: French, Latin, music, physical education, Spanish, and visual arts.