About the School
Welcome To The School of Education
Mission
Southern Illinois University Carbondale embraces a unique tradition of access and opportunity, inclusive excellence, innovation in research and creativity, and outstanding teaching focused on nurturing student success. As a nationally ranked public research university and regional economic catalyst, we create and exchange knowledge to shape future leaders, improve our communities and transform lives.
Our Vision
We prepare outstanding educators, school leaders, childcare specialists, human resource professionals, and researchers to transform classrooms, schools, workplaces, and communities, and who influence individual learning and growth within these settings.
Alternative Pathways To Teacher Licensure
Grow Your Own Teachers (GYO)
We have partnered with a state-sponsored Grow Your Own Teachers grant (GYO) and are seeking non-traditional students who desire to work in high-need teaching positions in Early Childhood, serving rural and minority communities throughout Illinois.
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
n response to the increased demand for teachers in Illinois and nationwide, SIU offers a highly marketable graduate degree program that can be completed in as little as 15 months and lead to teacher licensure in the areas of secondary English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science-Biology, Science-Chemistry, or Social Science-History.