GRADUATE STUDENTS SEEKING
INITIAL CERTIFICATION IN ILLINOIS
RELATED LINKS - Subsequent Evaluation
- Graduate Seeking Initial Teaching Certificate
- Adding Iowa Endorsements Procedures:
Individuals
that have a bachelor’s degree in a non-teaching major may apply
for an evaluation for a initial certificate through the Teacher Certification
Office. The OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS
- ICTS (Illinois Certification Testing System)
- Programs/Certificates
- Evaluations
- Illinois Endorsements
- Legal Issues
- Teacher Certification FAQ
- Certification Process
- Out of State Certification
- ECS/Educator Certification SystemCertification Officer will evaluate transcripts for the
certificate being sought. Course work and/or field experiences will
be at the undergraduate level.
Individuals seeking this evaluation must submit a Transcript Evaluation Request form (pdf) [requires Adobe Reader] and letter to the Teacher Certification Office—91 HH, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 requesting an evaluation. The letter must include specific certificate and discipline (i.e. music K-12 or secondary math) wanted, official transcripts from all institutions attended, and the fee for the evaluation (fee information available through the Certification Office).
The certification officer will review the information, work with the specific department as needed, and will send a letter outlining program deficiencies to be removed before recommendation for a certificate will be made by the Certification Officer at Western Illinois University. All teacher education requirements must be met and all state tests must be passed.
Transcript request form is online, available by calling Cheryl Hutchins at 309-298-1434, or e-mail