October
26, 2004
Roosevelt University, Oakton Sign Secondary Ed Agreement
Oakton Community College and Roosevelt University have entered into a new partnership to facilitate teacher certification in secondary education, officials of both institutions announced. The unique program will allow qualified students to take upper level secondary education courses from Roosevelt at Oakton's Des Plaines campus, leading to teacher certification.
"Few conditions of learning success are more important than the proximity of learning opportunities," said Margaret Lee, president of Oakton. "This partnership delivers such an opportunity right to our front door, and shows one of the many creative alternatives to a traditional four-year education."
"We are pleased to bring the programs in our College of Education on-site to Oakton," said Charles R. Middleton, president of Roosevelt. "The College of Education is one of 21 in the state of Illinois accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, so Oakton students will benefit from outstanding faculty and academic quality."
Starting in spring 2005, any District 535 student who is accepted into Roosevelt's College of Education for secondary certification may qualify to enroll in the courses at Oakton. In the first semester, students can take Seminar in Secondary Education. Additional classes will be offered in future semesters.
To be eligible, Oakton students must meet Roosevelt's admission requirements and transfer to Roosevelt. Eligible students will have completed at least 50 semester hours with a minimum 2.50 grade point average, and pass the Illinois Test of Basic Skills. Students should consult with their advisor.
Oakton Community College offers degree and certificate programs for students preparing to transfer to a four-year college or university, as well as those seeking employment in a variety of careers. Oakton is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Illinois Community College Board, and American Association of Community Colleges.
Roosevelt University is a private, non-sectarian institution with about 7,500 students who take classes at campuses in Chicago and Schaumburg. Committed to academic excellence and student success, the University offers academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, performing arts, and education.
For more information about the program, contact Sherry Bucaro, Roosevelt's assistant director of admission, at 847-619-8621.
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