The Department of Teacher Education at UIS offers a minor in education that leads to licensure at the secondary level when combined with an appropriate academic major, fulfillment of general education requirements and satisfaction of campus requirements. Candidates seeking a bachelor’s degree and a minor secondary licensure should expect that their total program of study can usually be completed within the four-year time frame, but may exceed the minimum number of hours required for graduation. Secondary education candidates may major in one of several programs leading to licensure in the areas of English, mathematics, science, or social science. The Initial Program Adviser can recommend appropriate majors.
Minor in Secondary Education when paired with a degree in:
- Political Science
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Math
- English
- History
Those candidates seeking a content area degree and minor in Secondary Education may go beyond the usual 120 credits to complete the requirements of both the degree and the minor. Students wishing to add additional teaching areas (e.g., another content area, LBS1, or Middle Grades) should discuss these goals with their School of Education Advisor for additional details.
Those who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education may pursue licensure via a licensure only, non-degree seeking route. This plan allows for use of previously earned coursework to count toward equivalent coursework required for educator licensure in Illinois. Grade ranges and content areas noted above in the degree seeking sections are all available via this licensure only route.
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Tuition Estimates
On-campus
$10,035*
Online
$11,580*
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Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have v
Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.
Median Annual Wage
$74,260
Wage Range
$49,800 – $109,100
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Median Annual Wage
$72,040
Wage Range
$48,780 – $107,600
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Post-master’s certificate
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Median Annual Wage
$105,870
Wage Range
$76,280 – $167,770
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Post-master’s certificate
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.
Median Annual Wage
$61,540
Wage Range
$41,810 – $98,030
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Median Annual Wage
$66,270
Wage Range
$50,040 – $101,340
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Associate’s degree
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of e
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Median Annual Wage
$36,780
Wage Range
$27,150 – $50,040
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate, Some college, no degree
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