Master of Arts in Elementary Education

Illinois has a documented shortage of elementary school teachers. Lewis University's M.A. in Elementary Education is built for people who want to enter the profession fully credentialed — not just with a degree, but with an Illinois Professional Educator License to teach grades 1–6 and the option to add an ESL endorsement within the same program.The State of Illinois has a shortage of elementary teachers. At Lewis University, the Elementary Education program prepares students to obtain an Illinois Professional Educator’s license, earn an endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL) and to teach grades 1-6. Additionally, Lewis is partnered with more than 60 school districts, seven counties and 130 schools in the Chicago area, allowing students to become exposed to a variety of cultures and communities during their observation hours.Classes meet fully online in the evening, designed for working adults and career changers who need a schedule that fits around their current commitments.The Elementary Education with ESL Endorsement graduate program is fully approved by the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board and the Illinois State Board of Education.