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The following eligibility requirements are for applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in Education. If you are already state certified, please call our Admissions Manager, Anthony Kim, at 773-534-0141.

Academic Requirements for all Applicants

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test; test scores from the last 5 years will be accepted. www.icts.nesinc.com

Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). www.studentaid.ed.gov

Further Academic Requirements for
Elementary Applicants

Pass the Elementary/Middle Grades State Content Area Test (110) www.icts.nesinc.com

Meet the Illinois State General Education Requirements for a Master of Arts in Teaching. These requirements must be completed by the start of the UTR program. Please see our Elementary Supplemental Form for details.

Further Academic Requirements for
Secondary Applicants

Pass the State Content Area Test for the discipline you wish to teach. At this time, AUSL offers: Math, Social Science, English, Spanish, Science, and Special Education. www.icts.nesinc.com

Meet the Illinois State Education Requirements for the discipline you wish to teach. Please see our Secondary Supplemental Form for details.

Non-academic Requirements

Strong verbal communication skills

Excellent writing skills

Cooperative, team-building skills

If you’re unsure about your ability to complete any unfulfilled academic requirements for admission, please consider applying for review of your standing now with the option of taking additional time and entering the Class of 2009–10 (starts summer 2009).

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