Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Special Education] From University of Illinois

Candidates who successfully complete the degree program are eligible for the University's recommendation for Illinois licensure to teach students with disabilities from pre-K through 21 in a range of settings.

Students pursuing teacher licensure programs in the College of Education (COE) must meet requirements in a series of sequential gateways. Included in the gateway requirements are successful completion of specified coursework, achievement of appropriate grade point averages, requirements for clinical experiences, and appropriate tests for the licensure area. Meeting all Gateway requirements leads to degree and licensure completion.

In order to be recommended for licensure, candidates are required to maintain University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, cumulative, content area, and professional education grade-point averages of 2.5 (A = 4.0). Grades in courses of C- or lower may not be used for State of Illinois licensure, endorsements, or approvals. Candidates should consult their advisor or the Council on Teacher Education for the list of courses used to compute these grade-point averages.