Department of Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education prepares Urban Professional Multicultural Educators through an integrated program of courses and field experiences. Programs offered are designed for the preparation of future educators. The programs of study center around our commitment to excellence in teaching in today's diverse society through the investigation of significant educational issues, inquiry into student learning and effective teaching practices, and the use of technology in teaching and learning. We engage teacher candidates in critical reflection upon their practice throughout the program. We foster engagement in schools through our Professional Development Schools and other school and agency affiliations. Upon completion of the program, teacher candidates measure themselves against the values of our guiding conceptual framework through the completion of professional portfolios. Values that are part of this framework include: commitment to social justice, critical pedagogy, and positive educational transformation within the context of a Vincentian personalism that honors the dignity of each person. Completion of one of our professional education programs can lead to Illinois certification in early childhood education, elementary education, physical education, and secondary education: English, social studies, mathematics, modern languages (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish), science, and visual arts.

Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs: Teaching & Learning (Teacher Certification)

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