Overview

In small classes and amazing field experiences, you’ll work closely with the outstanding faculty of our School of Education.

You’ll develop your leadership skills, master the latest educational technologies, and study the subtleties of lesson planning, classroom management and human growth and development.

In a curriculum deeply rooted in the liberal arts, you’ll take a deep dive into the academic subject you plan to teach. You’ll explore a variety of teaching styles, prepare to support and challenge students who learn in different ways, and gain a deep understanding of the profession’s key values of scholarship, leadership and service.

You will enter the teaching profession with the full set of skills and knowledge you’ll need to create a caring, stimulating and effective classroom environment. The Secondary Education major is offered at Illinois Dominican University .

Features

The State of Illinois requires teachers to earn a Professional Educator License with Secondary Endorsements in a specific area of study. Dominican offers state-approved programs in five key subject areas:

Biology

Chemistry

English

History

Mathematics

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Foundations of Education

History and Philosophy of Education

Instructional Technology

Content and Disciplinary Reading

Diversity, Language, and Culture

Cognition, Learning, and Assessment

Exceptional Students: Characteristics and the Special Education Process

Collaboration and Adaptation in General Education Settings

Clinical Practice Seminar: Middle and Secondary

Clinical Practice: Middle and Secondary

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00

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We make admission decisions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who completed coursework at institutions outside the United States must submit official, translated transcripts from secondary schools and colleges/universities that have been attended.

Transcripts from colleges/universities must include include course details for all courses taken (course by course report).

Proof of English Language Proficiency: International students who are not native speakers of English must provide proof of English language proficiency as part of the application to Dominican University.

Admitted international students who require an F-1 or J-1 visa, or whose visa needs are unclear, will be asked to complete a supplemental form, providing Dominican documents required for the university to generate an I-20 (F-1 students) or DS-2019 (J-1 students). Either the I-20 or DS-2019 document will be required for students to obtain a U.S. visa from an American embassy or consulate.

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Tuition Fee

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International

37194 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37194 USD per year during 48 months.
National

37194 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37194 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for River Forest

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for River Forest

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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