Teacher. One simple word can be incredibly powerful.
Share your passion for teaching and cultivate the next generation of educators who will serve your community. USF is proud to offer a variety of classroom resources and practical learning experiences to promote college and career readiness for high school students exploring career pathways in teaching.
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COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
USF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Dual Credit
Partner with USF to offer dual credit courses in education to your high school students. Support interest in teaching as a viable career option for those exploring and provide a head start for students who ultimately choose to enroll in teacher preparation programs.
Aid and Awards for Future Teachers
At USF 100% of incoming freshmen receive financial assistance through federal/state aid programs, grants, and University scholarships. Additionally, several special programs are available to students majoring in education.
Engage Future Educators
Connect your students with USF's College of Education through
exploratory experiences such as shadowing or meeting with current teacher candidates
personalized campus visits
participation in college/career events hosted by the College of Education
Send your high school students to our Future Educator Summer Academy, a residential education experience for aspiring teachers. Students spend time on the USF campus exploring the teaching profession, participating in team and leadership activities, and learning about the college application process.
Education Majors & Endorsements
Elementary Education (B.A.)
Middle Grades Education (B.A.)
Secondary Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Secondary Education 4+1 (B.A. or B.S. and M.Ed.)
Special Education (B.A.)
Visual Arts Education (B.A.)
Endorsements in Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, and Special Education LBS I
Help Make College a Reality
Create a scholarship for students to attend USF with a commitment to return to area schools as a teacher once they earn a bachelor's degree and educator license. Collaborate with your district foundation, PTO, and local businesses to support the next generation of teachers who will serve in your community.
Host a USF Teacher Candidate
Mentor and help prepare future teachers by hosting a USF student in your classroom for an observational practicum, full semester internship, or a year-long experience. USF teacher candidates are equipped to support and add value to the learning environment.
WORKING TO CREATE A DIVERSE EDUCATOR PIPELINE
The University of St. Francis is one of 24 Illinois colleges and universities participating in ISBE's pilot program to develop plans to recruit and retain future teachers of color.
The College of Education has a strong foundation for expanding initiatives to recruit teachers of color through the continued work of the Multicultural Education Recruitment in Teaching (MERIT) program. Introduced in 2012, the MERIT program mission is to help recruit, prepare, place, and induct a new generation of excellent teachers - a teacher corps that more nearly matches the demographics of the student population.
The University of St. Francis places equity and social justice as a top priority. The work of this pilot program is essential in ensuring that students in Illinois have access to teachers of color who can make a positive impact on the learning and development of all students. We view this collaboration as an opportunity to share some of our successes and learn from other successful programs from across the state.
Dr. John Gambro, Dean
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