State Certification Tests

State of Illinois Certification Test Information
You must take and pass three tests in order to be certified.

1. The Basic Skills Test covers functional English and Math Skills. Successful completion of this test is required to be fully admitted to the School of Education. Undergraduates must take this test during their first year at DePaul. Graduate students should take it prior to applying to the program.
   
   
2. The Subject Matter Knowledge test covers the subject you are preparing to teach (elementary majors take the elementary test, early childhood majors take the early childhood test, PE majors take the physical education test, and secondary majors take the test in their subject area).
   
   
3. The Assessment of Professional Teaching covers such topics as planning and delivering instruction, classroom management, and use of technology.

For more information about test dates, registering for the tests and study guides, visit the Illinois Certification Testing System's web site.

For More Information
Contact the specific program coordinator for more details, or the School of Education.

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