Does Wheaton College offer any alternative routes to certification?
Not at this time. There are, however, a number of other area institutions that do offer alternative routes. We suggest that you contact the Illinois State Board of Education for information on what colleges or universities in your area offer these alternative routes. I’ve heard a little about national accreditation. Is Wheaton College nationally certified and what does this mean? In addition to being approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), WheatonCollege is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The approval by ISBE means that when an individual completes our approved program, he/she is eligible for certification in Illinois provided that the state examinations have been passes. The NCATE accreditation means that the institution has successfully completed a rigorous national accrediting process. The NCATE accreditation makes it relatively easier for our graduates to become certified in other states. Do you offer independ
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