Bachelor in Education (Bachelor's)

Illinois College has been part of Jacksonville for almost 200 years. Its Hilltop campus combines winding walks and an ancient grove with buildings and traditions that bring old and new together. Students can join more than 80 clubs, organizations and teams, creating opportunities to find community and develop leadership experience. The campus also supports hands-on learning beyond the classroom, including internships, research experiences and global travel.

Academic programs connect study with practical preparation. Every student participates in internships or other hands-on learning, while selected programs offer focused opportunities from the first year. Mechanical engineering students begin with design process, robotics and computer-aided design. Biology students take part in research, including continuing work in the Florida Keys. Nursing, neuroscience, psychology, education, business administration, finance, economics and computer science are among the fields represented by student and alumni pathways. Illinois College also promises that students will graduate in four years or receive coverage for the cost of remaining courses. For students coming from abroad, global travel, research and internship access can add experience beyond regular coursework. The range of campus organizations offers ways to connect with other students and take on leadership roles while studying in Jacksonville.

This programme leads to a teaching license in elementary education in the State of Illinois. It combines education coursework with required content area classes outside the Education Department. Students complete a capstone in their student teaching semester through ED 434. The programme is delivered on-campus and follows a full-time schedule.

The programme requires 62 credits, including 48 credits in education courses and 14 credits in required content areas outside the department. ED 434 serves as the capstone for the education major.

Graduates qualify to teach in elementary school settings in Illinois.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or be in their final year of undergraduate study. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Official transcripts and a personal statement are needed.

The programme totals about 62 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, typically completed in one academic year. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.