College of Education: Application to Teacher Candidacy

Candidates will access the Application for Teacher Candidacy via their Tevera account.  The following documents will need to be submitted in Tevera with the application:

• PDF of Degree Works
• BME Students - PDF of Piano Proficiency Test Part I
• LTE Students - PDF of Signed Rubric for LTE Interview I

Candidates will need an Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN) to apply for Teacher Candidacy.  This number is created in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) website.  After creating an IEIN, do not log in or return to the ELIS website until your Professional Educator License is granted after graduation.  During your time as a student, CUC will interact with ELIS on your behalf and submit the required documentation to apply for your Professional Educator License.

The Application for Teacher Candidacy is available in Tevera. 

• Use the link on the left to access Tevera
• Access your "Assignments" Tab.  Halfway through your list you will see the Application for Teacher Candidacy. 

Candidates must be admitted to the College of Education Teacher Candidacy as a prerequisite for Professional Program (methods) Courses in each Education program. The admission requirements that make up a complete application include:

ALL Graduates and Undergraduates

• Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Results on file with the Office of Field Experience

• Minimum of 20 Pre-Professional Hours on file in the Office of Field Experience

• Completed Dispositional Assessment of CUC Conceptual Framework completed by the candidate (in Tevera)

Undergraduates:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher for coursework completed at Concordia

• Required prerequisite courses completed with a grade of C or better:

  • ENG-1100 English Composition
  • COM-1100 Speech Communication
  • MAT-1412 Mathematics for Early Childhood Teachers: Geometry, Statistics, Functions (or a higher-level math course)
  • At least 9 semester hours of CUC EDUC coursework with grades of C or higher

• Proof of passing the Piano Proficiency Test I (BME Candidates Only)

• Achieve a minimum Major GPA of 2.75 or higher (BME Candidates Only)

Graduates

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at Concordia

• At least 12 semester hours of UG-level content coursework completed with grades of C or higher
• At least 9 semester hours of CUC MAT coursework with grades of C or higher

Following each deadline, a candidate’s Application for Admission form with all admission requirements and documents is submitted to the Teacher Education Admission Committee (TEAC) for review. Upon review, an interview will take place with your Faculty Advisor.  A letter is sent to the candidates informing them of admission to College of Education Teacher Candidacy.

Academic Advising:

Undergraduate Advisor- Ms. Juliana Jenkins

Elementary Education MAT Advisors: Ruba Abuhashish and Nita John

Middle Grades/Secondary Education and PK-12 PE MAT Advisors: Michelle Blaszczyk and Nita John

Faculty College of Education Advisors:

Early Childhood Education - Dr. Annette VanAken

Elementary Education - Dr. Jessica Knobbe

Middle Grades Education - Dr. Meghan Sleezer

Secondary Education - Dr. Meghan Sleezer

PK-12 Education - Dr. Colleen Transier

Special Education - Dr. Kathleen Briseno

Lutheran Education - Prof. Jared Stiek

Director of Field Experience - Ms. Katie Pece

Coordinator of Internship and Student Placement - Mrs. Shannon Owens