Our program was designed to prepare busy professionals to deal with the most challenging educational issues and become leaders in their field. You’ll learn from world-class faculty and researchers who lead in their field. And you’ll earn an endorsement from one of the top-ranked public universities in the world that is also a pioneer and leader in education.
Course Format: Fully Online | Credit Hours: 18-24 | Course Duration: 8 weeks (Fall & Spring); 6 weeks (Summer) and 4 Credit Hours Each.
Tuition Costs: $520 per credit hour.*
Endorsement Application Deadlines: Deadlines: 6 convenient deadlines throughout the year.
Bilingual & English as a Second Language Endorsements
Curriculum & Instruction
The Bilingual and ESL Endorsement course sequences are designed for Illinois educators who wish to add an endorsement to their Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL). This program will focus on providing educators with a better understanding of key teaching strategies that can help support multilingual students in their classrooms.
Teaching Endorsement in Computer Science
Curriculum & Instruction
The Teaching Endorsement in Computer Science is a seven course (24 credit hours) curriculum sequence that meets ISBE's credit requirement for obtaining a subsequent teaching endorsement in computer science. The course work is designed to provide current teachers with computer science content knowledge while reflecting and discussing on the process of learning computer science
Technology Specialist Endorsement
Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Technology Specialist prepares educators to better understand technology and know how to use it in their classroom or workplace. Students will learn about emerging technologies and about their implications on teaching and learning.
Whether you’re aiming to enter the world of English as a Second Language Teaching or you’re interested in teaching Computer Science, here’s why you should choose the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of courses tailored to the needs of modern educators. Our courses address the pressing issues of today's educational landscape.
We understand the demands of modern life. Our online Endorsement programs are designed to offer flexibility, allowing students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments. Our course format is fully online, with a duration of 8 weeks for Fall & Spring and 6 weeks for Summer sessions. This structure provides students with the flexibility to balance their studies with other commitments, making it ideal for working professionals. Our course format is fully online, with a duration of 8 weeks for Fall & Spring and 6 weeks for Summer sessions. This structure allows students to balance their studies with other commitments, making it ideal for working professionals. The program consists of online video synchronous sessions that typically meet once per week, Monday - Thursday, between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT. These sessions are required and are designed for you to interact with your course instructors and peers synchronously for enriched learning experiences.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands tall as a beacon of educational excellence. Our programs are accredited by leading educational bodies, ensuring that our students receive an education that's recognized globally.
An online Endorsement from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is more than just an endorsement. It's a passport to a brighter future, a testament to your commitment to education, and a catalyst for transformative change in the world of education. Start your journey today!
The program consists of online video synchronous sessions that typically meet once per week, Monday - Thursday, anytime between 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT. These sessions are required and are designed for you to interact with your course instructors and peers synchronously for enriched learning experiences.
Completed applications, including all additional materials requested, are due by the following application dates.
For more information about our online programs, contact us.
*Tuition and fees are direct costs charged by the university. The cost of attendance also includes indirect cost allowances for food, housing, books, supplies, and other expenses. You will not be billed by the university for these costs unless you live in university housing. Use the Illinois Cost Calculator for an estimated cost of attendance. Online students will only be charged tuition at the rate of $520 per credit hour. Tuition rates are subject to change.