K鈥�12 Licensure
Educators at all grade levels make a positive difference in the life of a student. Starting with kindergarten, children are developing their language, motor, and social skills, and looking to their teachers in all areas for guidance and support. A North Park degree, with K鈥�12 licensure in a specific subject area will prepare you to teach foreign language, art, music, or physical education. By specializing in one subject area, you鈥檒l share your expertise and help students develop specific skills, routines for a healthy life, and passions for the fine arts they can carry with them for life.
Why North Park?
North Park鈥檚 School of Education has been preparing students for lives of significance and service in education for over 40 years. With a strong reputation among schools in Chicagoland鈥攁nd beyond鈥攐ur graduates are sought after for their expertise and compassion in the classroom. At North Park, you鈥檒l develop the knowledge you need in your subject area along with the skills you鈥檒l use everyday as an educator.
Program Details
The K鈥�12 licensure program is designed for future teachers of art, Spanish, music, or physical education that want to teach at all grade levels, kindergarten through grade 12. You will declare a major in one of these subject areas, and then complete a special K鈥�12 education sequence that includes foundational education courses along with in elementary, middle, and high schools.You must meet the . Advisors from both your major department and the School of Education will help you plan your coursework to successfully complete both North Park鈥檚 major requirements and the Illinois State Board of Education requirements for licensure.
Program Requirements
In addition to the education sequence, students must complete the following number of semester hours in their chosen major:
- : minimum 36 semester hours
- French: minimum 36 semester hours
- (vocal, piano, or instrumental): 59 semester hours
- : minimum 36 semester hours
- : minimum 36 semester hours
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