Our mission, core values, strategic goals and continuous assessments
guide what we do and help create this dynamic learning environment.
Since 1867, students have chosen us because of our distinctive
reputation of excellence in urban teaching, contextualized learning,
collaborative partnerships with schools and the community, rigorous
programs, small class sizes, and personal mentoring. We believe
we can prepare all candidates to success through selective partnerships,
consistent assessment, contextualized experiences and a curriculum
that integrates technology and incorporates standards.
We welcome you to join our professional family of more than 2,000
students who are committed to enhancing their lives and improving
the lives of children. Fifty-four tenure-track faculty members
(95% with doctoral degrees), have expertise in their respective
fields, actively engage in research, scholarship and public service,
and provide students with stimulating and quality instruction,
advisement, mentoring and academic support. Also, more than 20
administrative and support staff are accessible and eager to assist
students to further their professional career goals and to ensure
that all students succeed.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
has recognized our programs since its inception in 1954. The
College
of Education offers nine undergraduate programs (six lead to
initial teacher certification) and 12 master’s programs
(three lead to initial and four lead to advanced teacher
certification.
We offer the first doctoral program at Chicago State
University, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership,
which was recently
approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Our graduates are well regarded in the fields of teaching reading,
library science and communications media, early childhood, elementary,
middle-school and secondary education, special education, bilingual
education, administration, physical education, recreation and technology
education. As future leaders in these fields, our graduates are
positioned to make significant contributions to underserved areas
and society as a whole.
We invite you to visit us to learn more about our academic programs
and other available innovative opportunities. We look forward to
hearing from you soon and receiving your inquiries and application.