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I’ll always remember the professors who took the time to get to know me as a person, not just as a student. Their encouragement and mentorship helped me develop confidence in my abilities and inspired me to pursue a career where I could make a difference.
More Ways to Grow—On Campus and Beyond
Practical, hands-on experience is built into our curriculum. You’ll spend plenty of time in the real world of secondary education, observing teachers at different grade levels and engaging students across a wide range of cultural backgrounds. As a senior, you’ll spend a semester teaching a high school class, with your professors’ guidance and support. 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 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 the following key STEM subject areas:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
To address the shortage of diverse secondary STEM teachers in the Chicagoland area, the National Science Foundation has awarded Dominican University a Noyce Grant for the project STEM Stars: Strengthening the STEM Teacher Pipeline in Metropolitan Chicago.
You also can earn endorsements and approvals that will enable you to teach additional subjects. Our faculty will work closely with you to ensure that you obtain the best possible preparation for your teaching career.
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The professors are so understanding and extremely intelligent within their field. I learned so much from them and I felt very confident going into my student teaching.”