Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Elementary Education] From Roosevelt University

The ?programme offered by Roosevelt University?prepares every candidate to work democratically with diverse children and families, including those with special needs and second language backgrounds. It provides opportunities to earn a combination of Illinois teaching credentials.

The program is a part of Roosevelt's New Deal Teacher Academy. Each program in the NDTA fulfills the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt by fostering inclusive and engaging relationships among teacher candidates, faculty, school practitioners, and learners; immersing teacher candidates intensively in diverse school and community cultures; nurturing social justice leadership skills and dispositions; and coaching candidates toward career success.

Careers

Typically, graduates are employed as elementary education teachers in Illinois public and private schools. Occasionally, graduates choose to add credentials that enable them to work in middle schools or with ESL/bilingual students or students with special needs.

The program has a 100% pass rate on the edTPA--the capstone assessment required for teacher licensure in Illinois. It has strong partnerships with schools in Schaumburg and the Chicago Public Schools.