TEP ONLINE
Online certification coursework is a great way to begin, change, or further a career without the commitment of being on campus regularly. Participants can complete a bachelor’s degree, earn an Illinois Teaching Certificate or subsequent endorsement, or earn credits towards professional development.
As of March 2006, UIS can only certify in Secondary and Middle School Mathematics Online. (Our On Campus program can certify in many more areas.) However, in some cases, on campus students may be allowed to take online coursework. The same teacher education program admission requirements apply to all online courses except for those participants earning credits for professional development.
Unlike courses that are delivered entirely online, teacher education courses are a blended learning format. These courses require participants to attend on campus conferences each semester. During these on campus conferences, faculty members will evaluate students according to their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching (required by the Illinois State Board of Education). Other activities during the on campus conferences may include student presentations and other demonstrations of teaching ability.
Candidates wishing to enroll in online courses should complete the WPI for TEP Online Courses.
Please contact Tyler Tanaka (217) 206-6118 or email ttana2@uis.edu
