The College of Education at the University of St. Francis has been educating teachers since 1925 and remains committed to providing engaging and high-quality programs designed to meet the ever-changing role of today’s educators.
The University of St. Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. College of Education programs are further accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (caepnet.org) and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (isbe.net).
Middle Grades Education (B.A.)
– General Science
– Language Arts
– Mathematics
– Social Science
Secondary Education (B.A. or B.S.)
4+1 Secondary Education program also available (B.A. or B.S. + M.Ed.)
– English Language Arts (B.A.)
– History: Social Sciences (B.A.)
– Mathematics (B.S.)
– Science: Biology (B.S.)
Education with Teacher Licensure (M.Ed.)
The Master of Education with Licensure (M.Ed.) program is designed to provide students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree and an initial Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in one of the following:
– Elementary Education
– Middle Grades Education
– Secondary Education
– Special Education
– Visual Arts Education
Educational Leadership (M.S.)
– Principal Preparation
– Teacher Leader
Teaching & Learning (M.S.)
– Adult TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
– Best Practices
– Bilingual Education
– Differentiated Instruction
– Educational Technology
– English as a Second Language
– Health Education
– Instructional Coaching
– Reading
– Special Education
Graduate Certificate – Adult TESOL
Graduate Certificate – Instructional Coaching
Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership
– Leadership, Learning, and Stewardship
– Superintendent Endorsement
Illinois Professional Educator License Information:
– Graduate Endorsement Courses – REAL
– Illinois State Board of Education
– Subsequent Teaching Endorsements via Focused Program
– Teacher Education Admission Requirements and Program Progression
EdTPA Support for Educators:
– REAL 646: edTPA-Support for the Licensed Professional
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The Regional Education Academy for Leadership (REAL) at the University of St. Francis was established in 2002 as a dedicated initiative committed to develop dynamic partnerships with the educational community. At the core of each partnership, professional development opportunities are provided for educators at large, designated as Special Students. The ultimate goal of REAL is to enrich the learning experiences and achievement of all students by supporting the professional growth of educators through endorsements, courses, conferences, and other learning opportunities.
With questions regarding the admissions process and applying to the university, contact our admissions team at admissions@stfrancis.edu or 800-735-7500.
