You can prepare to become a teacher in Illinois by choosing a secondary education program at NLU. See the options below.
Choose a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education
Want to become a teacher but have an undergraduate degree in a different field? You can prepare to become a secondary school teacher by pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at NLU.
MAT in Secondary Education: Choose this program if you want to teach middle or high school or teach a foreign language at any level from kindergarten to 12th grade. The program is offered in an accelerated cohort format that allows you to earn your teaching license in as little as 12 months.
MAT in Special Education: Enroll in this program if you want to teach those with learning disabilities or other special needs, pre-kindergarten to age 21. You will receive training for early childhood and elementary education as well as secondary education.