Admission Requirements

All candidates seeking admission to the Special Education Endorsement program must have a valid Illinois PEL (early childhood, elementary, secondary, or preschool-12), have classroom teaching experience, and currently be under contract as a full-time classroom teacher.

Candidates must submit:

• Official transcripts* from all colleges attended: undergraduate degree indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher or a graduate degree indicating a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, both based on a 4.0 scale.
• A current resume documenting teaching experience.

*Most institutions use Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse to send transcripts. If your college or university does not use either, please have your official transcripts sent to AU-Etranscripts@aurora.edu or the mailing address below. 

Aurora University
Office of Admission
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506