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Few professions will grow as fast in the coming decades as teaching. Even fewer professions will be as rewarding and as significant to our society. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and youth, look to the Department of Education at Elmhurst College for inspiration and for the professional knowledge and experiences to prepare you for a challenging and vital profession.

An education degree at Elmhurst College is about best practices that are grounded in research and theory. Our education undergraduates are highly sought after and their extensive school-based experience gives them a critical head start in the field. It also is about practical, hands-on experiences. Future teachers are immersed in real-world applications in schools and practicing teachers are challenged to apply new ideas and best practices in their classrooms and schools.

We offer 20 teacher education programs that lead to Illinois teacher licensure. Our graduates are teaching at every level throughout the United States and abroad. More than 1,700 Elmhurst alumni are teaching in Illinois schools alone.

In addition, Elmhurst College offers three master's degree programs in education: Early Childhood Special Education, which trains educators to make a difference in the lives of young children with disabilities,  English Studies, designed for teachers who wish to further their skills in the teaching of English and Teacher Leadership, a progressive alternative to conventional programs in curriculum and instruction.