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Academics

Institutional accreditation is an indicator of quality. Accreditation is granted to institutions that have gone through comprehensive reviews and have demonstrated strict adherence to accreditation standards in degree programs, courses, faculty, administration, and student support services. The institution must provide high quality education in order to qualify for and receive accreditation.

Accreditation also ensures that courses taken and degrees earned through Concordia University Chicago are transferable to (will be accepted by) other institutions that are also accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

The accreditations, approvals and certifications of the University are based upon the University's status at the time of this update. Accreditations, approvals and certifications are subject to review and modification from time to time. Requests to obtain a copy of any accreditation, approval, or licensing document for review, should be directed to the Office of Academic Affairs.

University Accreditation

Concordia University Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. All Concordia University Chicago degree programs are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Business Programs

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Education Programs

The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) to offer baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel. CAEP is a professional accreditor which reviews departments, schools and colleges that prepare teachers and other educators. In addition, the university's education programs are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Music Programs

Concordia University Chicago is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Nursing

The Division of Nursing recently participated in an accreditation visit from the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) on September 16-18, 2024. Final confirmation of program accreditation is forthcoming.

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Authorization and Academic Approval by State

Illinois State Agencies

• Illinois Board of Higher Education
  1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
  Springfield, IL 62701-1377
  217-782-2551
  Fax: 217-782-8548
  TTY: 888-261-2881
  info@ibhe.org
  Complaint Hotline: 217-557-7359
  Online Complaint Form
  
  
• Illinois Office of Education, State Teacher Certification Board
  100 N. First Street, Suite S-306
  Springfield, IL 62777
  217-557-6763
  
  Students may provide feedback or register complaints with these entities at the contact information above, or with the Illinois Office of Attorney General at 800-386-5438.
  
  
• Illinois State Board of Nursing
  555 West Monroe Street, 5th Floor
  Chicago, IL 60661
  888-473-4858

Ohio State Agencies

• Ohio Department of Higher Education
  25 South Front Street
  Columbus, OH 43215
  614-466-6000
  hotline@highered.ohio.gov
  Link to the Online Complaint System

National

• Concordia University Chicago has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

Specialized Professional Associations (SPA) 

• Master’s: Curriculum & Instruction: ESL Endorsement (TESOL/CAEP)
• Master’s: Early Childhood (NAEYC)
• Early Childhood Education (NAEYC)
• Doctorate: Educational Leadership (NELP)
• Master’s: Education Technology Leadership; ISBE Technology Specialist Endorsement (ISTE)
• Elementary Education (ACEI)
• English Language Arts (NCTE)
• Foreign Language Education: Spanish (ACTFL)
• Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education (ACEI)
• Master of Arts in Teaching: Science Education (NSTA)
• Master of Arts in Teaching: Social Sciences (NCSS)
• Master of Arts in Teaching: English Language Arts (NCTE)
• Master of Arts in Teaching: Physical Education (NASPE)
• Master of Arts in Teaching: Mathematics (NCTM)
• Physical Education (Secondary Education) (NASPE)
• Master’s: Reading Education (ILA | IRA)
• Master’s: School Leadership (NELP)
• Nursing (AACN)
• Nursing (NLN)
• Science Education (Bio. Chem. Designations) (NSTA)
• Secondary Education: Mathematics (NCTM)
• Secondary Education: Social Sciences (NCSS)
• Special Education (CEC)
• Special Education Endorsement, LBS 1 (CEC)

Affiliations

The University is a member of the following academic and collegiate associations to maintain the integrity of academic programs and operations.

• Associated College of the Chicago Area (ACCA)
• Association of Lutheran College Faculties (ALCF)
• Concordia University System of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
• Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE)

Athletics

Athletic Program Participation

Concordia University Chicago complies with the requirements of the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) by completing an annual report of our institution’s intercollegiate athletic programs. The report is available on our athletic website. To obtain documented information about CUC’s athletic programs, please visit our athletics website or contact the Athletic Department at 708-209-3116.

College of Education Programs Reviewed by CAEP or Specialized Program Associations (SPA)

• Chief School Business Official (Endorsement)
• Curriculum and Instruction, ESL (MA)
• Early Childhood Education (Advanced Level Subsequent Endorsement)
• Early Childhood Education (BS)
• Early Childhood Special Education (Advanced Level Endorsement)
• Educational Leadership (Advanced Level, PhD)
• Elementary Education (BS)
• Elementary Education (MAT)
• Gifted Education-Endorsement
• Middle Grades Education (MAT)
• Middle Grades Education (BS)
• Music Education (BME)
• Physical Education (BS)
• Reading Specialist K-12 (Subsequent Endorsement)
• School Leadership (MA)
• Secondary Education (BS)
• Secondary Education (MAT)
• Spanish Education (BS)
• Special Education (BS)
• Special Education, LBS1 (Advanced Level Endorsement)
• Principal Preparation (MA)
• Teacher Leader (Advanced Level)
• Technology Specialist K-12 (Endorsement)
• Visual Art Education

College of Education Candidate Performance

• CAEP Annual Reporting Measures 2018-2019
• CAEP Annual Reporting Measures 2019-2020
• CAEP Annual Reporting Measures 2021-2022

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College of Education Enrollment

CAEP Annual Reporting Measures 2022-2023

Measure 1: Completer Effectiveness Indicators of Teacher Effectiveness (Initial & Advanced Levels).

Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement (Initial & Advanced Levels).

Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Completion Content Test Scores (Initial & Advanced Levels).

Measure 3 edTPA: (Initial Level)

Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired (Initial & Advanced)

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Title II Report Cards

• Title II Report Card 2020
• Title II Report Card 2021
• Title II Report Card 2024

Submit a complaint to Concordia University Chicago

Submit a complaint to the Illinois Board of Higher Education

Submit a complaint to the Higher Learning Commission

Submit a complaint to NC Sara

Effective Date: May 22, 2023

Like many other companies, Concordia University Chicago (“CUC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and other tracking technologies (such as pixels and web beacons) (collectively, “Cookies”) when you visit our website (“Site”) and use the services provided through our Site (“Services”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use Cookies and how you can manage them. Please review our Privacy Policy to learn more about our privacy practices.

This Cookie Policy covers the following topics:

1. Cookies and Online Tracking Technologies We Use
2. How You Can Manage Cookies
3. How to Contact Us

1. Cookies and Online Tracking Technologies We Use

“Cookies” are small files of information that are stored by your web browser software on your computer hard drive, mobile or other devices (e.g., smartphones or tablets).

We may use the following types of Cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These Cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these Cookies, but some parts of the Site will not then work. These Cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Performance Cookies

These Cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. All information these Cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these Cookies we will not know when you have visited our Site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Functional Cookies

These Cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these Cookies then some or all of these Services may not function properly.

Targeting Cookies

These Cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. If you do not allow these Cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Social Media Cookies

These Cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the Site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other websites and building a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these Cookies, you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.

Cookie List

For your reference, the following is a list of some of the Cookies we use.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses Cookies or other tracking technologies to help us analyze how users interact with the Site and Services, compile reports on their activity, and provide other services related to their activity and usage. The technologies used by Google may collect information such as your IP address, time of visit, whether you are a returning visitor, and any referring website. The information generated by Google Analytics will be transmitted to and stored by Google and will be subject to Google’s privacy policies. To learn more about Google’s partner services and to learn how to opt-out of tracking of analytics by Google, click here.

We use Crazy Egg to obtain anonymous data about how visitors interact with us. The data Crazy Egg collects includes information about how visitors navigate around a web page and the most commonly clicked links on a specific web page. Crazy Egg’s privacy policy is available here. Click here for Crazy Egg’s opt-out feature.

We may use Cookies and similar technologies third-party vendors provide to collect information on user behavior (e.g., screens and pages visited, buttons and links clicked, limited information entered, and user taps, keystrokes, and mouse movements). This information enables us to monitor and improve the user experience.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

• We use these Strictly Necessary cookies for such purposes as:
  • To identify you as being logged in to our Site and to authenticate you
  • To identify which server you are communicating with
  • To allow servers to deliver personalized experience on the website or application
  • To track session status and calculate session idle time

Performance Cookies

• We may use Performance cookies for such purposes as:
  • To carry out web analytics and provide statistics on how our Site is used
  • To obtain data on the number of users of the Site that have viewed a page
  • To help us improve the Site by measuring any errors that occur
  • To test different designs for the Site

Functional Cookies

• We may use Functionality cookies for such purposes as:
  • To remember settings you have applied such as layout, text size, preferences and colors
  • To remember if we have already asked you if you want to fill in a survey
  • To remember if you have engaged with a particular component or product list on the Site so that it does not show it again
  • To process requests when submitting form

Targeting Cookies

• We may use Targeting Cookies to:
  • Provide advertising agencies with information on your visit so that they can present you with advertisements you may be interested in

Social Media Cookies

• We may use Social Media Cookies to:
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Please note that our use of Cookies may change from time to time and this list is, therefore, subject to change.

2. How You Can Manage Cookies

When you first visit our Site, you may be presented with a banner that notifies you about Cookies or tracking technologies of different types in use on our Site. By using our website, you hereby consent to this Cookie Policy.

Browser Settings

Cookies can be blocked by changing your Internet browser settings to refuse all or some Cookies. If you choose to block all Cookies (including essential Cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of the Site.

You can find out more about Cookies and how to manage them by visiting www.AllAboutCookies.org.

Platform Controls

You can opt out of Cookies set by Google following the instructions found at this link https://adssettings.google.com.

Advertising Industry Resources

You can understand which entities have currently enabled Cookies for your browser or mobile device and how to opt-out of some of those Cookies by accessing the Network Advertising Initiative’s website or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s website. For more information on mobile specific opt-out choices, visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s Mobile Choices website.

Please note that these opt-out mechanisms are specific to the device or browser on which they are exercised. Therefore, you will need to opt out on every browser and device that you use.

3. How to Contact Us                    

To contact us for questions or concerns about our privacy policies or practices please email us at privacy@cuchicago.edu or write to us at:

Concordia University Chicago
7400 Augusta St.
River Forest, IL 60305

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law which governs the institutions confidential maintenance of student education records.

View CUC’s Full  Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy and Annual Notice to Students

Consumer Information on College Navigator Website

Applying for Financial Aid

To determine financial aid eligibility, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every academic year. For more information, click on the appropriate link below.

• Traditional Undergraduate Steps to Apply
• ADP Steps to Apply
• Graduate Steps to Apply

Financial Assistance Available

Federal, state and institutional aid available by student population.

• Traditional Undergraduate
• ADP
• Graduate

Study Abroad – Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance (COA) estimates the annual amount needed to cover educational expenses while attending Concordia University Chicago. Several elements besides tuition, mandatory fees, room and board and residency determine the COA. It is important that you consider the cost of books and supplies, transportation and personal living expenses. Loan fees will also be added into the COA if you borrow a Federal Direct Loan to cover your educational expenses. 

• Traditional Undergraduate Estimated Cost of Attendance
• ADP Estimated Cost of Attendance
• Graduate Estimated Cost of Attendance

Diversity of Federal Pell Grant Recipients

Concordia University Chicago’s Federal Pell Grant recipients totaled 737 students, which encompassed 55% of the enrolled undergraduate (both traditional and non-traditional) student population for the 2023-2024 academic year. Of these Pell recipients, 55% were female and 45% were male. The recipients of the Federal Pell Grant consisted of:

• 45% Hispanic
• 28% White
• 17% African American
• 2% Asian
• 5% Multiracial
• 3% Unknown

Federal Stafford Loan Recipients

CUC’s Direct Loan recipients totaled 900 which encompassed 67% of the enrolled undergraduate (both traditional and non-traditional) student population for the 2023-2024 academic year. Of those receiving a Direct Loan, a total of 733 or 81% received the Direct Subsidized Loan and a total of 167 or 19% received the Direct Unsubsidized Loan only Please visit our main Financial Aid pages for student loan information.

	FY2019	FY2018	FY2017	FY2016	FY2015	FY2014	FY2013	FY2012	FY2011	FY2010	FY2009
Default Rate	0.9	3.1	5.1	4.6	3.9	3.8	3.7	3.4	3.5	5	3.9
No. in Default	15	52	81	75	71	76	61	58	51	59	42
No. in Repayment	1,644	1,650	1,577	1,616	1,815	1,966	1,638	1,690	1,420	1,158	1,076

Financial Aid Policies

• Traditional Undergraduate
• ADP
• Graduate

Book Voucher Policy  

After all tuition and fees have posted and all financial aid has posted to your student account, it is possible to have a credit balance. In lieu of a full refund, you may use your credit balance towards a book voucher through the CUC’s bookstore only. The book charges will be added to your student account after purchasing your books. For more information, please review the full Book Voucher Policy.

Payment and Refund Policies

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

All Federal Direct Loan information will be submitted to NSLDS and available for access by authorized guarantee agencies, lenders and schools. To view your Federal student loan history, please visit studentaid.gov.

Student Loan Requirements

All Federal Direct Loan borrowers are required to complete a Master Promissory Note, Entrance Counseling and Exit Counseling. For more information, please select your student population below.

Traditional Undergraduate Students

ADP

Graduate Students

Code of Conduct for Education Loans

Traditional Undergraduate Students

ADP

Graduate Students

Private Education Loan Self-Certification Form (PDF)

Net Price Calculator

Prospective students are encouraged to utilize the Net Price Calculator. By providing basic information about themselves and their parent(s), if dependent, the Net Price Calculator will provide an estimated net cost of attendance. This tool is made available to help families better understand and prepare for traditional undergraduate college costs.

Consolidated Financial Statements

• Years Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
• Years Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

IRS Form 990

• Concordia University Chicago - 2022
• Concordia University Foundation - 2022

Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws

• Concordia University Chicago Articles of Incorporation
• Concordia University Chicago Bylaws

Whistle Blower Policy

• Concordia University Chicago Whistle Blower Policy

Health Policies, Procedures and Services

• Campus Health Clinic
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Information and Policies included in the Student Handbook and our annual Campus Security Report. For more information regarding the Federal Drug-free Schools and Colleges Biennial Review, please contact Counseling and Health Services at counseling.services@cuchicago.edu
• Vaccination/Immunization Policy

Security Logs, Policies, Procedures and Reports

Campus Security Report

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is required to maintain records of all security related activity on the campus. The Concordia department of Public Safety publishes a report that discloses relevant information about campus security policies and crime statistics which can be found on the annual Campus Security Report.

2024 Illinois State Board of Education Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey - CUC Results

• Survey Results (PDF)

Emergency Response and Evacuation

Emergency Response and Evacuation procedures are distributed to all departments and residential facilities within the University. The Emergency Guide provides steps to take in the event an emergency occurs. In addition, employees and students of CUC are encouraged to sign-up for the Emergency Notification Service. For additional information, please contact the Director of Public Safety at 708-209-3629.

Fire Emergency Plan 

For specific information on CUC's fire emergency plan, please contact the Director of Public Safety at 708-209-3629.

Missing Persons Procedures 

For specific information on CUC's missing persons procedures, please contact the Director of Public Safety at 708-209-3629.

Concordia University Chicago signed and submitted the Certification and Agreement for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund for the student portion on May 8, 2020. The amount was approved and received on May 15, 2020. The Certification and Agreement for the institutional portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund was signed and submitted on May 29, 2020.  The amount was approved and received on June 2, 2020. The University intends to use no less than 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.

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Non-Discriminatory Policy as to Students

Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Illinois admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the University. While it does give preference to members of the Lutheran faith, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational polices, admissions policies and loan programs and athletic and other University-administered programs. 

Non-Discrimination Employment Policy

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. However Concordia is an institution of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and, to the extent allowed by law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. 

Additional Policy Information

• Copyright Information
• Title IX

University Privacy Policy

Download the University's Privacy Policy (PDF)

Donor Privacy Policy 

View Donor Privacy Policy

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Notice

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) is committed to protecting the privacy of students, employees, and other individuals interacting with the University.  This notice specifically pertains to the collection and processing of personal data of those individuals who are protected by the European Union’s (EU’s) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and contains information regarding the types of personal information CUC collects and how that information might be used.

Types of Personal Information CUC May Collect

1. Student Application—Upon applying to CUC, the university may collect an individual’s demographic and contact information, educational history, test scores, financial information and additional information needed for processing the application.
2. Enrollment Data—Upon enrolling at CUC, the university may collect an individual’s contact and financial information, housing and meal preferences, if applicable, and additional information as needed for enrollment purposes.
3. University Inquiry—Upon requesting information about CUC, the university may collect that individual’s contact information and other information relevant to the inquiry.
4. Employment—Upon applying for employment and/or being hired by CUC, the university may collect information such as the individual’s social security number and other personal information relevant for employment and conduct a criminal background check on the applicant.
5. Research—Upon participating in a research study with CUC, an individual’s personal information that is relevant to the study may be collected by the university.
6. Campus Event—Upon registering for an event on campus, CUC may collect an individual’s contact and billing information and other types of information relevant to the event.
7. Donation—Upon donating to CUC, the university may collect the donor’s contact and billing information
8. Vendor—To maximize operating efficiency, CUC may need to collect an individual’s personal information to enable vendors to provide goods and services in support of university operations.
9. Cookies—Upon visiting a CUC website, cookies may be utilized to allow the website to function properly. The cookies are used to customize content, allow authorization and access to secure areas, or to analyze how the university website performs through various analytics tools.
10. Email—Upon opening an email from CUC, the university may collect time data related to when the message was opened and any links or banners within were clicked.
11. Feedback—Upon providing feedback to CUC, an individual’s name, email address and other personal information may be collected in order to reply accordingly.
12. Health—To assist with accommodations, health information may be collected from an individual.
13. Mailing List—Upon signing up for a CUC mailing list, an individual’s name, email address and other pertinent personal information may be collected.
14. Publications—Personal information in relation to the publication may be collected from those who submit materials for publication, those who appear in the publication and those who subscribe to the publication.
15. Surveys—Upon participating in a CUC sponsored survey, an individual’s personal information as related to the survey questions and submission may be collected.
16. Web Logs--Upon visiting a CUC website, the following types of information may be collected: date, time, IP address, referring site, and browser version.

Primary Purpose for Collecting Personal Information

CUC collects personal data for many purposes, including, but not limited to the following reasons:

1. To improve university services and procedures
2. For conducting research
3. For identification
4. For marketing
5. To meet contractual and/or legal obligations
6. For responding to inquiries
7. To provide educational instruction

Sharing of Personal Information

CUC may share information with affiliates, third parties with consent, service providers and to comply with legal requirements and processes.  In addition, the institution at its discretion may provide Directory Information as per school policy.

Personal Information Retention

Personal information will be retained in accordance with university policy and state and federal law. 

Protection of Personal Information

The University has put in place reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access to or use of personal information that is collected.

Rights Under GDPR

The GDPR notes the following rights:

1. Right of access to personal information
2. Right of rectification of personal information
3. Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
4. Right to restriction of processing of personal information
5. Right to data portability (request a copy of personal information)
6. Right to object to processing of personal information

Contact Information

Please contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registrar@cuchicago.edu or by phone at 708-209-3165 should you have any questions.

Concordia University Chicago Undergraduate Admissions SMS Terms of Service

Program Description
Concordia University Chicago uses SMS messaging to communicate to prospective students important information, including but not limited to: admission deadlines, notifications, and reminders for upcoming events. These messages may be both marketing and non-marketing related in nature. By opting into this service you agree to be bound by these SMS Terms of Service.

Opt-In
Prospective students are given the opportunity to opt-in to SMS messaging when completing their admissions application by providing the mobile phone number and consenting to receiving messages.

Messaging Costs
Message and data rates may apply. Consult your wireless provider to determine the costs for receiving text messages.

Frequency
Message frequency will vary and may include up to 10 messages per month.  

Opt-Out
To stop receiving messages reply “STOP” to [SHORTCODE] to opt out of future messages. If you opt-out, you will no longer receive text messages unless you re-subscribe.

HELP
You can also reply “HELP” to [SHORTCODE] for more assistance.

Liability
The University and the mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy
The University’s privacy policy can be located at the Consumer Information page.

This disclosure is being made in compliance with Federal Regulations 34 CFR 668.43 (a)(5)(v) and 34 CFR 668.43 (c) and in accordance with the university’s responsibilities as a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). Concordia University Chicago (CUC) provides the following disclosures related to degree programs that are intended to lead to professional licensure or certification. All CUC Licensure programs are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and designed to meet the educational prerequisites for applicable licensure/certification in Illinois.

Are there any other requirements?

Yes, please note that other states may have requirements in addition to educational requirements. These may include but are not limited to passing an examination, demonstrating good moral character, and paying a licensing fee. Please also note that the information below should not be construed as guaranteeing that any professional licensure/certification authority will approve a student’s application for licensure. Individuals are advised that CUC may be required to be authorized by the applicable professional licensure/certification authority prior to clinical or other experiential learning placement; such authorizations are not secured by virtue of a student’s enrollment at CUC.

What if I wish to be licensed in a state other than ILLINOIS?

Licensure / certification degree programs at CUC fully meet the educational requirements for licensure in Illinois.

State professional licensure / certification requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. Students considering working in a state other than Illinois are strongly encouraged to verify their particular situation with their intended state’s licensing entity.

Where do I get the most up-to-date information?

For the most up-to-date information, please contact the appropriate licensing board for the state you are considering. The table below and the accompanying spreadsheet lists the contact information for each state's licensing board.

Undergraduate

• Art Education (BA)
• Early Childhood Education (BS)
• Elementary Education (BS)
• K-22 Special Education - initial license (BS)
• Middle Grades Education (BS)
• Music Education (BME)
• Physical Education (BS)
• Secondary Education (BS)
• Spanish Education (BS)

Graduate

Illinois

• Chief School Business Official (CSBO) (Endorsement - IL; MBA)
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)
• Curriculum and Instruction, ESL (Endorsement-IL; MA)
• Curriculum and Instruction, ESL and Bilingual (Endorsements-IL; MA)
• Educational Technology Leadership (with IL Ed Tech Specialist licensure) (MA)
• Elementary Education (MAT)
• Gifted Education with IL Gifted Teacher endorsement (Endorsement-IL, MA)
• Leadership: Chief School Business Official (EdD/PhD)
• Leadership: Educational Leadership with IL Superintendent Endorsement (Endorsement – IL; EdD/PhD)
• Leadership: Teacher Leadership with IL Teacher Leader Endorsement (Endorsement – IL; MA, EdD/PhD)
• Principal Preparation - IL (Endorsement-IL, MA)
• Reading Education with Reading Specialist IL Endorsement  (MA)
• School Counseling (MA)
• Special Education LBS1 (MA)
• Middle Grades Education (MAT)
  • Secondary Education (MAT)

Ohio

• Principal Preparation: Ohio (MA)
• Teacher Leader with Endorsement: Ohio (MA)
• Leadership (EdD/PhD)
  • Educational Leadership with OH superintendent licensure 
  • School Leadership with OH principal licensure 
  • Teacher Leadership with OH teacher leadership endorsement 

Licensing Boards

Alabama

Alabama State Department of Education

50 North Ripley Street

P.O. Box 302101

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Phone Number: 334-694-4900

Email: comm@alsde.edu

https://www.alabamaachieves.org/

 

Alaska

Alaska Dept. of Education & Early Development

PO Box 110500

Juneau, AK 99811-0500

Phone Number: 907-465-2831

Email: tcwebmail@alaska.gov

https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification

 

Arizona

Arizona Department of Education

1700 W Washington St Ste 300

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone Number: 602-542-5393

Email: ADEInbox@azed.gov

https://www.azed.gov/

 

Arkansas

Arkansas Department of Education

Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Educator Effectiveness

Four Capitol Mall, Box 5

Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Phone Number: 501-683-6285

https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/

 

California

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

1900 Capitol Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95811-4213

Email: credentials@ctc.ca.gov

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/

 

Colorado

Colorado Department of Education Educator Talent - Licensing

6000 E Evans Ave Building #2, Suite 100

Denver, CO 80222

Phone Number: 303-866-6628

Email: CDELicensing@cde.state.co.us

https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof

 

Connecticut

Connecticut State Department of Education

450 Columbus Boulevard

Hartford, CT 06103

Phone Number: 860-713-6543

https://portal.ct.gov/SDE

 

Delaware

Delaware Department of Education, Licensure & Certification

Collette Education Resource Center

35 Commerce Way, Suite 1

Dover, DE 19904

Phone Number: 302-857-3388

https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3476

 

District of Columbia

Office of the State Superintendent of Education's Division of Teaching and Learning Educator

Credentialing 1050 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

Phone Number: 202-727-6436

Email: OSSE.Asklicensure@dc.gov

https://osse.dc.gov/ed-credentials

 

Florida

Florida Department of Education Bureau of Educator Certification Room 201

Turlington Building 325 West Gaines Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

Phone Number: 800-445-6739

https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/

 

Georgia

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

200 Piedmont Avenue SE Suite 1716

West Tower Atlanta, GA 30334-9032

Phone Number: 800-869-7775

https://www.gapsc.com/

 

Hawaii

State of Hawaii Department of Education Office of Talent Management

Teacher Recruitment Unit

P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, HI 96804

Phone Number: 808-441-8444

https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Employment/LicensureAndCertification/Pages/home.aspx

 

Idaho

Idaho State Department of Education

650 West State Street

Boise, ID 83702

Phone Number: 208-332-6800

Email: info@sde.idaho.gov

https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/

 

Illinois

The Illinois State Board of Education

Springfield Office

100 N. 1st Street

Springfield, IL 62777 217-782-4321

Chicago Office

555 West Monroe Street, Suite 900

Chicago, IL 60661 312-814-2220

Phone: 312-814-1364

Email: support@isbe.net

https://ww.isbe.net/Pages/contact-licensure.aspx

 

Indiana

Indiana Department of Education

100 N Senate Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone Number: 800-457-8283 or 317-232-9010

https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/

 

Iowa

Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

400 E 14th St

Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone Number: 515-281-5849

https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure

 

Kansas

Kansas State Department of Education Attention: Teacher Licensure

900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 102

Topeka, KS 66612-1212

Phone Number: 785-296-2288

Email: TLALicense@ksde.org

https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-TL

 

Kentucky

Kentucky Department of Education

Division of Educator Certification and Preparation

Phone Number: 502-564-4606

Email: KDELicensure@education.ky.gov

https://education.ky.gov

 

Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Education

1201 North Third Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5243

Phone Number: 877-453-2721

Email: believeandprepare@la.gov

https://www.teachlouisiana.net/

 

Maine

Maine Department of Education

23 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0023

Phone Number: 207-624-6600

Email: cert.doe@maine.gov

https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert

 

Maryland

Maryland State Department of Education

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201-2595

Phone Number: 410-767-0100

https://marylandpublicschools.org/

 

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

135 Santilli Highway

Everett, MA 02149

Phone Number: 787-338-6600 or 781-338-3000

https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/advance-extend-renew-license.html

 

Michigan

Michigan Department of Education

608 W. Allegan Street

P.O. Box 30008

Lansing, MI 48909

Phone Number: 833-633-5788

https://www.michigan.gov/mde/

 

Minnesota

Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

1021 Bandana Blvd. E., Suite 222

St. Paul, MN 55108-5111

Phone Number: 651-539-4200

Email: pelsb@state.mn.us

https://mn.gov/pelsb/

 

Mississippi

Mississippi Department of Education

P.O. Box 771

Jackson, MS 39205-0771

Phone Number: 601-359-3483

Email: teachersupport@mdek12.org

https://www.mdek12.org/OEL

 

Missouri

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Educator Certification

P.O. Box 480

Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480

Phone Number: 573-751-0051

https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification

 

Montana

Office of Public Instruction

P.O. Box 202501

Helena, MT 59620-2501

Phone Number: 406-444-3150

Email: cert@mt.gov

https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure

 

Nebraska

Nebraska Department of Education

500 S. 84th St., 2nd Floor

Lincoln, NE 68510-2611

P.O. Box 94987

Lincoln, NE 68509-4987

Phone Number: 402-471-2295

https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/

 

Nevada

Nevada Department of Education

700 E. Fifth Street

Carson City, NV 89701

Phone Number: 775-687-9115

Email: license@doe.nv.gov

https://doe.nv.gov/

 

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Department of Education

25 Hall Street

Concord, NH 03301-3860

Phone: 603-271-3494

Email: info@doe.nh.gov

https://www.education.nh.gov/

 

New Jersey

New Jersey State Board of Education

Office of Recruitment, Preparation and Certification

Phone Number: 609-292-2070

Email: licensing.requests@doe.nj.gov

https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/

 

New Mexico

New Mexico Public Education Department

300 Don Gaspar, Room 103

Santa Fe, NM 87501

Phone Number: 505-827-5800

Email: LicensureUnit@state.nm.us

https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/

 

North Carolina

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Education Building

301 N. Wilmington Street

Raleigh, NC 27601-2825

6301 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-6301

Phone Number: 800-577-7994 or 919-716-1800

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure

 

North Dakota

North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board

2718 Gateway Avenue Suite 204

Bismarck, ND 58503-0585

Phone Number: 701-328-9641

Email: espbinfo@nd.gov

https://www.nd.gov/espb/

 

Ohio

Ohio Department of Education

25 South Front Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183

Phone Number: 877-644-6338

Email: contact.center@education.ohio.gov

https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Licensure

 

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Department of Education Office of Teacher Certification

2500 N. Lincoln Boulevard, #212

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599

Phone Number: 405-521-3337

Email: TeacherCertification@sde.ok.gov

https://sde.ok.gov/teacher-certification

 

Oregon

Oregon Department of Education

Teacher Standards and Practice Commission

250 Division Street NE

Salem, OR 97301-1012

Phone Number: 503-947-5600

Email: contact.tspc@tspc.oregon.gov

https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/Pages/index.aspx

 

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Education Forum Building

607 South Drive

Harrisburg, PA 17120

Phone Number: 717-783-6788

Email: RA-EDPREPPROGRAMS@pa.gov

https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PACerts.aspx

 

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Education

255 Westminster Street

Providence, RI 02903

Phone Number: 401-222-4600

Email: eqac@ride.ri.gov

https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification-0

 

South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Education

1429 Senate St

Columbia SC 29201

Phone Number: 803-734-8500

Email: info@ed.sc.gov

https://ed.sc.gov/educators/teaching-in-south-carolina/

 

South Dakota

South Dakota Department of Education

800 Governors Drive

Pierre, SD 57501

Phone Number: 605-773-3426

Email: certification@state.sd.us

https://doe.sd.gov/

 

Tennessee

Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation

Tennessee Department of Education

9th Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower 710 James Robertson Parkway

Nashville, TN 37243

Email: Educator.Licensure@tn.gov

https://www.tn.gov/education.html

 

Texas

Texas Education Agency

1701 N. Congress Avenue

Austin, Texas, 78701

Phone Number: 512-936-8400

https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification

 

Utah

Utah State Board of Education Educator Licensing

250 East 500 South

Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

PO Box 144200

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200

Phone Number: 801-538-7740

Email: licensing@schools.utah.gov

https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing

 

Vermont

Vermont Agency of Education

1 National Life Drive, Davis 5

Montpelier, VT 05620-2501

Phone Number: 802-828-1130

https://education.vermont.gov/

 

Virginia

Virginia Department of Education

James Monroe Building 101 N. 14th Street

Richmond, VA 23219

PO Box 2120

Richmond, VA 23218

Phone Number: 804-786-2302

Email: licensure@doe.virginia.gov

https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/

 

Washington

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

600 Washington Street SE

P.O. Box 47200

Olympia, WA 98504

Phone Number: 360-725-6400

Email: PESB@k12.wa.us

https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification

 

West Virginia

West Virginia Department of Education Office of Certification

1900 Kanawha Boulevard East

Charleston, West Virginia 25305

Phone Number: 304-558-7010

Email: certification.wvde@k12.wv.us.

https://wvde.us/certification/certification-info/

 

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

125 S. Webster Street

Madison, WI 53703

https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/general

 

Wyoming

Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board

2001 Capitol Avenue, Emerson Building Rm. 128

Cheyenne, WY 82002

Phone Number: 307-777-7291

Email: wyoptsb@wyo.gov

http://wyomingptsb.com

 

American Samoa

American Samoa Department of Education

Phone Number: 684-633-5237

https://www.doe.as/

 

Guam

Guam Department of Education

501 Mariner Avenue

Barrigada, GUAM 96913

Phone Number: 671-300-1536

https://www.gdoe.net/District/Department/19-Guam-Education-Board

 

Marshall Islands

Republic of the Marshall Islands Public School System

P.O. Box 3

Majuro, Majuro Atoll 96960 RMI

Phone Number: 692-625-5261

https://pss.edu.mh/

 

Micronesia

Federated States of Micronesia Department of Education

P.O. Box PS 87

Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941

Phone Number: 691-320 2609

https://national.doe.fm/

 

Northern Marian

Islands

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands State Board of Education

Certification & Licensure Office 1241 Capital Hill

Saipan 96950, Northern Mariana Islands

Phone Number: 670-664-3711

Email: boe.certification@cnmipss.org

https://www.cnmipss.org/state-boe-certification

 

Palau

Ministry of Education

Madalaii Box 189 Koror, Palau 96940

Phone Number: 680-488-6425

https://www.palaugov.pw/executive-branch/ministries/education/

 

Puerto Rico

Department of Education

P.O. Box 190759

San Juan, PR 00919-0759

Phone Number: 787-759-2000

https://de.pr.gov

 

U.S Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands Board of Education

1115 Strand Street

Suite 201-B Christiansted, VI 00820

PO Box 11900

60B, 61 & 62 Dronningens Gade St. Thomas, VI 00802-4900

Phone Number 340-774-4546, 340-772-4144or 340-201-2890

Email: stt@myviboe.com

https://myviboe.com/apply-for-certification/

 

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