Early Childhood / Middle Childhood (birth - age 11)
The elementary education major consists of eight half credit courses, four full courses and a noncredit instructional technology lab in education (EDUC 120, 125, 223, 226, 228, 235, 249, 281, 285, 286, 350, 362, 386), three courses which are part of the general education program (SSCI 220, SSCI 301 and GENS 408) and a two-course load of elementary student teaching (EDUC 445). All candidates must also complete a second course in mathematics (MATH 212, MATH 243 or SSCI 224).

The early childhood specialization consists of half credit courses, additional full courses in early childhood education and sociology (EDUC 271, 272, 274, 277, 373, 392, 394 and SOCI 234) and a two-course load in early childhood and kindergarten student teaching (EDUC 440). Students seeking early childhood certification in Illinois should consult with the chair of teacher education about current Illinois regulations.

Middle Childhood / Early Adolescence (ages 6-12 or 13)
This certification requires the student to complete course requirements for 1) the elementary education major, 2) special courses which focus on the middle school and 3) an academic, teaching or certification minor.

1) The elementary education major consists of eight half credit courses, four full courses and a noncredit instructional technology lab in education (EDUC 120, 125, 223, 226, 228, 235, 249, 281, 285, 286, 350, 362, 386), three courses which are part of the general education program (SSCI 220, SSCI 301 and GENS 408) and a two course load of elementary student teaching (EDUC 445).

2) The middle school curriculum consists of three half credit courses (EDUC 331, 332, 334), one full credit course and a two course load of student teaching in the middle school (EDUC 450). Depending on the student's choice of minor, the middle childhood / early adolescence school program could require students to complete as many as 34 courses. A student may still complete all requirements for graduation and licensure within four years, however, by overloading one or more semesters or by enrolling in a summer session. Students will be charged an overload fee for courses taken in excess of the 32 courses required for graduation. See fees section of the College catalog for courses taken in excess of normal load.

3) Selected minors

• Academic or teaching minors: German, history, chemistry, Spanish, speech communication, physics, French, Earth science, mathematics, English, biology, computer science. (Students minoring in modern foreign languages must complete an international immersion experience in their target language in order to be licensed.)
• Certification minors: language arts, broad field science, broad field social studies, mathematics education, English as a Second Language (ESL).

Early Adolescence / Adolescence (ages 10-21)
This certification requires 1) completion of an academic major (usually 10 courses), 2) the middle school curriculum, 3) course work in professional education and 4) student teaching at the high school and middle school levels.

1) Majors that are available for licensure

• Humanities: English, French, Spanish, German, Speech/Communication and History (Students majoring in modern foreign languages must complete an international immersion experience in their target language in order to be licensed.)
• Social Science: Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology
• Natural Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Mathematics

2) The middle school curriculum consists of three half credit courses (EDUC 331, 332, 334), one full credit course and a two course load of student teaching in the middle school (EDUC 450). Depending on the student's choice of minor, the middle childhood / early adolescence school program could require students to complete as many as 34 courses. A student may still complete all requirements for graduation and licensure within four years, however, by overloading one or more semesters or by enrolling in a summer session.

3) The required professional education courses include 6 half credit courses and one full course in education (EDUC 120, 125, 223, 250, 252, 254, 281, 351), three half credit courses plus one full course in the middle school curriculum (EDUC 331, 332, 334, 377) and three courses which are part of the general education program (SSCI 220, NSCI 301 or NSCI 333, GENS 408).

4) Student teaching at the high school and middle school levels (EDUC 450 and 455)

An early adolescence / adolescence candidate may also be licensed to teach in a subject for which the student has completed a minor. Candidates should be advised, however, that adding additional minors/majors may extend the students' college experience beyond four years. Depending on the student's choice of major, certification may require completion of more than 32 courses. A student may still complete all requirements within four years by overloading one or more semesters or enrolling in a summer session.

Certification in Music Education
St. Norbert College offers three music education certifications: instrumental music, general music and choral music. Candidates are normally licensed in general music and either instrumental or choral music. Please refer to the College catalog for a complete description of the music education major.

• Instrumental music (grades K-12): The instrumental music program includes 6 half credit courses in education (EDUC 120, 125, 250, 281, 316, 310), a semester of student teaching and 13 courses in music.
• General music (grades K-12): The general music program includes 8 half credit courses in education (EDUC 120, 125, 250, 281, 315, 317, 318, 320), a semester of student teaching and 12 courses in music.
• Choral music (grades 6-12): The choral music program includes 8 half credit courses in education (EDUC 120, 125, 250, 281, 315 317, 318, 320), a semester of student teaching and 12 courses in music.

Add-on certification programs

Adaptive Education
The adaptive education add-on license (Department of Public Instruction, Code #859) is issued to an applicant who holds or is eligible for a regular license and who has completed an approved program, including a concentration in adaptive education, which includes the following:

• Two electives in special education areas (EDUC 289, 336, 337, 382, 383, 393, 489).
• The modification of content, instructional strategies and learning environments for children with disabilities in the regular education setting (EDUC 484 - Introduction to Adaptive Education Methods) .
• A practicum in adaptive education (EDUC 486).

Courses are offered during summer sessions and evenings during the academic year.