Lewis University?s Accelerated Master of Arts in Elementary Education will prepare you for licensure to teach in grades 1-6, as well as provide an endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL). All of our instructors bring real-world experience to the classroom, which in turn has earned us a powerful reputation among the area?s school districts and made our graduates highly sought after. As a student in this program, you?ll enjoy:
- A newly revised program that covers the requirement for state licensure in elementary education, as well as adding the requirements for an ESL Endorsement ? both of which are in high demand in Illinois
- Actual teaching practice by observing classrooms and interacting with students thanks to Lewis? connectedness to regional school districts
- Strong reputation for providing quality graduates to regional school districts
- Faculty and staff that are committed to helping you balance work, family and education
- Cohort programs designed for the working individual that allow you to earn you a license to teach and a Master's degree while working.
- Use of the latest technologies, such as smartboards, iPads, Geometry Sketchpad, environmental and physiological data collection probes, TI-84 and TI-Nspire graphing calculators and more.