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Alternative Certification Program

Admission Process

Step 1 – Application to the School of Graduate Studies

• Apply online for admission to the WIU School of Graduate Studies on the following web page: http://www.wiu.edu/graduate_studies/prospective_students/classification.php

Step 2 – Application to the Educational Leadership Department

• Complete the online ACI Application.

Step 3 – Screening for Applicants

Upon notification to the Educational Leadership office that you have been accepted into the Graduate School and your application and references are complete, you will be invited to schedule a screening appointment.

Candidates will be assessed in the Chicago area as well as on the University Campus. The all day assessment includes two different interviews, a pre-test covering the major course concepts, an in-basket activity, and a writing sample.

Program Costs (2010 Cohort)

Application Fee	$50
Assessment Fees	$450
Program and Practicum/Internship Fees	$11,000

 

For Further Information Contact:

Alternative Certification Initiative Office
Educational Leadership Department
Western Illinois University 81 Horrabin Hall
Macomb, IL 61455
309-298-1070

Dr. Dean Halverson, Director dl-halverson@wiu.edu