Education
Education
Education is the study of the theory, history, and philosophy of learning, and the practical skills of pedagogy.
Career Expectations
A bachelor’s degree in education from an Illinois-approved certification program prepares students for teacher licensure in the state of Illinois and to become classroom teachers. Graduate degrees in education prepare students to be school administrators and specialized school personnel such as counselors or special education teachers.
Necessary Skills and Attitudes
Students in education will be required to pass disposition assessments that measure students’ professional attitudes and behaviors, such as caring, collaboration, and respect for diverse experiences.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will understand how individuals develop and learn within the context of their social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences.
- Students will be able to plan for instruction that meets the needs of individuals across several domains and be able to modify instruction as needed to meet students’ learning objectives.
- Students will be able to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Students will be able to plan a safe and healthy learning environment that facilitates cultural responsiveness, emotional well-being, cognitive engagement, and positive social interactions.
| Program Code | Category | Program Name |
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| 041 | Career Degree | Paraprofessional Educator |
| 680 | Transfer Degree | Elementary Education |
| 682 | Transfer Degree | Middle Level Education |
| 882 | Transfer Degree | Middle Level Education (Associate of Science) |
| 685 | Transfer Degree | Secondary Education |
| 885 | Transfer Degree | Secondary Education (Associate of Science) |
| 690 | Transfer Degree | Special Education |
Meet The Faculty
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Allison NeubauerAllison Neubaer is a licensed teacher in K-12 special education. She served as a cooperating teacher for pre-service educators attending Illinois State University and as a building mentor for peer teachers. She holds a professional educator license in K-12 education and an endorsement as a learning behavior specialist, birth to age 21.
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