Harper College will be closed Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1 for Winter Break.
Teachers and classroom aides are some of the most important people in the lives of children. They not only provide an academic foundation for students, they give the support and encouragement young people need to succeed.
Harper College offers several teacher education degrees and certificates designed to prepare you for immediate employment, transferring to a 4-year university to major in education, or career advancement as an educator or classroom assistant.
Already a teacher? Take courses at Harper to earn teaching endorsement credentials or qualify for the ISBE (Illinois School Board of Education) exam to enhance your professional teaching degree and expand your career opportunities.
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Associate of Arts/Science (AA/AS) programs prepare you to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) are designed for immediate career entry into the education field. Certificates and endorsements are designed for skill development and career advancement. To get started, select one of the program areas below:
Interested in another subject? If you are interested in transferring to study a teaching or education-related subject not listed here, please meet with an academic advisor to learn what courses to take to meet your academic goals.
Get real-world classroom experience working with students through partnerships with nearby schools or the Early Childhood Laboratory School, Harper’s onsite preschool.
For more information, download the Education brochure. To get started in taking teacher education courses, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, submit a request infromation form, or submit an online application now.
Learn about the early childhood education program at Harper, which provides students with instructional education for pre-K through grade 3 education.
