College of Education

Accreditation

Lewis University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The Lewis University certification programs are approved for entitlement by the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education for:

• the Standard Specialist Certificate (Type 10) in Reading
• the General Administrative Certificate (Type 75)
• the Initial Learning Behavior Specialist I Certificate (Type 10) in Special Education
• the Initial Elementary Certificate (Type 03)
• the Initial Secondary Certificate (Type 09)
• the Superintendent Endorsement (Type 75).

The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Recognition and Approval Status
Inquiries concerning regional accreditation should be directed to the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504; by phone (312) 263-0456 or (800) 621-7440.

The teacher education programs at Lewis University are recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education in consultation with the State Teacher Certification Board for approval in the following areas: science with designation in biology, chemistry or physics, English, language arts, mathematics, social science with designation in psychology or history, elementary education, and special education. Successful completion of the elementary education program entitles students to apply for the Standard Elementary (K-9) Certificate. Successful completion of the special education program entitles students to apply for certification (Type 10) in Learning Behavior Specialist I (K-12). Students successfully completing the combined special education/elementary education program are entitled to apply for certification in Learning Behavior Specialist I (Type 10: K-12) and the Standard Elementary (K-9) Certificate. Successful completion of the biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, psychology, history, entitles the students to apply for the Standard High School (6-12) Certificate. All students seeking certification are required by the Illinois State Board of Education to pass tests in basic skills, their content area(s) and assessment of professional teaching (APT). All Lewis University College of Education Certification Programs are subject to amendment by the State Teacher Certification Board, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Illinois State Legislature. The College of Education newsletters and bulletin board announcements will contain information on any new mandates or program modifications. Students should also consult with their academic advisor regularly, at least once per semester.

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