Program Code: S.SED.AA
Graduation requirement: 60 credit hours
To teach in Illinois public high schools (grades 6-12), teachers must be certified by the state of Illinois. To transfer into an approved baccalaureate program in secondary education as a junior, students must complete specific requirements and a minimum of 60 semester credits.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete an A.A. degree prior to transfer. Since admission is competitive, completion of the recommended courses does not guarantee admission to any particular transfer institution. Students should be aware that a minimum grade point average is required for program admission at most universities.
Students planning to teach at the secondary level in Illinois are advised to plan their transfer programs with a Parkland academic success advisor to meet specific requirements of their preferred college or university and the Illinois State Teachers Certification Board.