Pursue Excellence in Education
Create your legacy at Illinois State’s College of Education, the largest preparer of teachers among public universities in the U.S.
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We can tell you more about teacher education and you can see if we’re a good fit.
Become the educator you want to be.
Your teaching journey begins at Illinois State.
Focus on your specific passion.
We offer 27 licensure programs, giving you more options than any other university.
Lighten your financial load.
More than 850 education majors receive scholarships each year.
Start teaching sooner.
Gain confidence and real classroom experience with mentor teachers before student teaching.
Teach in a classroom like no other.
Experience our laboratory schools where practical experience and innovation come together.
Testimonial
Teacher Education at Illinois State is truly special beyond measure. We have the privilege of learning from the most skilled and caring professors while building lasting friendships. Preparing educators is what ISU was made for, and they do everything in their power to drive us towards that commitment to excellence.
Alayna Nance
Senior Special Education LBS Major
Highlights
970+
Teachers graduated each year
300+
School district partners for clinicals and student teaching
15+
Education related student organizations
$1.1M
Scholarships awarded each year