A Best in Class Education Program
Few professions will grow as fast in the coming decades as teaching. Even fewer professions will be as rewarding and as significant to our society.
If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and youth, look to the Department of Education at Elmhurst University for inspiration and for the professional knowledge and experiences to prepare you for a challenging and vital profession.
Explore our Undergraduate Programs
Elmhurst offers 17 teacher education programs in the areas below that lead to an Illinois teacher licensure.
Educating Young Children
Teacher licensure program for students interested in working with young children from birth to 2nd grade.
Elementary Teacher Education
Teacher licensure program for students interested in teaching elementary students, K- 6th grade.
Special Education
Teacher licensure program for students interested in working students with disabilities in grade K – age 22.
Elementary Special Education
Teacher licensure program for students interested in earning a dual licensure to teach both K-6th general education and K-age 22 special education.
Secondary Education
Teacher licensure program for students interested in teaching a specific content areas in grades PreK-12th or 5th-12th.
Minors and Endorsements
Explore additional licensures, endorsements or areas of expertise to enhance your teaching credentials.
Future Teachers Go Far at Elmhurst
An education degree at Elmhurst University is about best practices that are grounded in research and theory. Our education undergraduates are highly sought after and their extensive school-based experience gives them a critical head start in the field. It also is about practical, hands-on experiences. Future teachers are immersed in real-world applications in schools and practicing teachers are challenged to apply new ideas and best practices in their classrooms and schools. Our graduates are teaching at every level throughout the United States and abroad, with more than 1,700 Elmhurst alumni teaching Illinois schools.
Interested in advancing your teaching career? Explore our Graduate Education Programs to learn more about our master’s degrees and graduate endorsements.
Illinois State Board of Education Licensure
The Department of Education continues to maintain program approval status with the Illinois State Board of Education. Information regarding program approval status can be found at the Illinois Educator Preparation Profiles at https://apps.isbe.net/epp/public#/.
Elmhurst University is required to provide detailed information about accountability for programs that prepare teachers. These disclosures will assist students and their families in making informed enrollment decisions.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
