Program Overview

School of Education

The School of Education offers a variety of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as teacher licensure and certificate programs.

Academic Programs

• Undergraduate:
  • Educational Studies, BA
  • Elementary Education, BA
  • Middle Grades Education, BA
  • Secondary Education Minor
  • Secondary English Education, BA
  • Secondary History Education, BA
  • Secondary Mathematics Education, BA
• Graduate:
  • Education, MA
  • Educational Leadership, MA
• Teacher Licensure:
  • Getting Started in the Teacher Education Program
  • Post-Baccalaureate Elementary Education Teacher Licensure
  • Post-Baccalaureate Middle Grades Teacher Licensure
  • Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Education Teacher Licensure
• Certificates:
  • Chief School Business Official, Certificate of Advanced Study
  • Educational Technology Graduate Certificate
  • English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
  • Higher Education Online Pedagogy Graduate Certificate
  • Leadership and Learning, Graduate Certificate
  • Legal Aspects of Education, Graduate Certificate
  • Superintendent Endorsement, Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study
• Endorsements:
  • Chief School Business Official (CSBO) Endorsement
  • Computer Applications Endorsement
  • Computer Science Endorsement
  • Endorsement Application & Requirements
  • Learning Behavior Specialist I Teacher Endorsement
  • Principal Administrative Endorsement
  • Superintendent Endorsement

Computer Applications Endorsement

The online program in Computer Applications provides computer application understanding, such as hardware, software, networking, and use of computers in education. Completion may lead to a subsequent endorsement from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Degree Opportunity

Add the endorsement courses to a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Middle Grades, or a Secondary Education program to earn this as a subsequent endorsement in addition to the teaching license.

Learning Outcomes

• Explore the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, be informed of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats, and practice techniques and gain tools for detecting and defending against cyber-attacks
• Learn the basics of learning, designing, selecting, and implementing technology that will enhance the educational process
• Learn structured programming techniques, the fundamentals concepts of computer networking with practical applications, and how to model threats to computer systems
• Gain knowledge in the areas of data communications, networking technologies, OSI model, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP layers and protocols, Internet architecture
• Meets ISBE's requirement for earning a subsequent teaching endorsement in computer applications

Quick Facts

• Format: Online
• Credit Hours: 15

Tuition & Aid

The University of Illinois Springfield is the most affordable option to earning a University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you'd expect.

Value of a UIS Degree

• UIS is in the Top 20 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region
• Top 25 best value school
• More than $20 million in scholarships awarded during the academic year
• The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois

Admissions

Applying to UIS is simple. Review admission requirements, complete your application, send your official transcripts, submit required statements/writing sample, and pay your application fee.

Review Admission Requirements

No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.

Courses & Catalog Information

At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.