Middle Grade Endorsements

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Possible Middle Grade Endorsements

While Wheaton Teacher Education Program (WheTEP) does not offer an initial teaching license for the middle grades, anyone enrolled in one of WheTEP’s licensure programs (elementary education, secondary or special PK-12 programs) can add a middle grade endorsement (Grades 5-8) in one or more of these four areas: Language Arts, Mathematics, General Science, Social Science.

Middle Grade Endorsement Requirements

Click Below for Specific Middle Grades Course Requirements

Not Limited to One Middle Grade Endorsement

Student Teaching in the Middle Grades

When earning a middle grade endorsement while in WheTEP, it is also possible to student teach in the middle grades in this content area. This preference is expressed when applying to WheTEP. 

Middle Grade Endorsements after Wheaton

Middle Grade Endorsements can also be completed and added to one’s initial Illinois teaching license following graduation or program completion.