College of Education
We envision a future where all students develop worldviews that empower them to serve, lead and prosper in our global society.
We engage in high-quality teaching, research and service to prepare students for personal and professional success.
Our programs will introduce you to innovative instructional technologies as you learn to shape curriculums and gain insight into how people learn.
When you graduate, you’ll join our network of teachers, educators, counselors, librarians, superintendents, administrators and other professionals dedicated to helping people reach their full potential.
Undergraduate Programs
Discover our range of majors, minors and certificates.
Degree Completion
Finish your bachelor's degree with our online programs.
Student Success
We provide academic coaching, advising and many other resources.
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Fast Facts
We are the second-largest producer of teachers in Illinois.
80
tenured/tenure track faculty with seven presidential professors, eight Fulbright scholars and four endowed professorships
1,412
undergraduate students
1,230
graduate students
8 Undergraduate Programs | 13 Master's Programs | 7 Doctoral Programs | 4 Accelerated Integrated Degree Programs | 1 Educational Specialist Program | 12 Minors | 22 Certificates
Contact Us
Office for Student Success
Academic Advising and Student Engagement
815-753-1948
coestudentsuccess@niu.edu
Gabel Hall 138
Academic Departments
Program Information
cahe@niu.edu
cidepartment@niu.edu
knpe@niu.edu
lilt@niu.edu
seed@niu.edu
Dean's Office
General Information
815-753-1949
cedu@niu.edu
Graham Hall 321