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To teach in Illinois public high schools (grades 6–12), teachers must be certified by the state of Illinois. To transfer into an approved baccalaureate program in secondary education as a junior, students must complete specific requirements and a minimum of 60 semester credits. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an A.A. degree prior to transfer. Since admission is competitive, completion of the recommended courses does not guarantee admission to any particular transfer institution. Students should be aware that a minimum grade point average is required for program admission at most universities.

Students planning to teach at the secondary level in Illinois are advised to plan their transfer programs with a Parkland academic advisor or counselor to meet specific requirements of their preferred college or university and the Illinois State Teachers Certification Board.

• A criminal background investigation is required prior to field experience. Students are responsible for any fees.

• Licensure by the State of Illinois requires that all courses in program be passed with a grade of C or higher.

• General Education Core Curriculum requirements for the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree do not fully satisfy the IAI General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) requirements. Additional courses to complete the GECC may be taken after transferring.

• Check with transfer institution regarding foreign language requirements.

• PSY 101 is the prerequisite for PSY 220 and PSY 209.

• EDU 101 and PSY 209 or PSY 220 are required for transfer into Secondary Education

• Recommended courses are designed to facilitate completion of the A.A. and A.S. degree options and transfer into a

four-year college or university with junior standing. Students are advised to follow the recommendations.