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State Licensure Pass Rates

The Higher Learning Commission’s Public Information policy (FDCR.A.10.070) and Criterion 2B articulate that institutions publish “required state licensure exam pass rates.”

Required Tests for Illinois Licensure

  • Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Teacher Licensure
    • Illinois Content Test in Early Childhood Education (206)
      • Between 2020-2024, 84% of students pass on their first attempt
        • 42 of 50 total students
        • 8 remaining students passed on subsequent attempts
    • edTPA
      • Teacher performance assessment for first-time teacher licensure candidates.
      • edTPA was waived beginning in spring 2020 for candidates due to complete the assessment during COVID.
      • On August 4, 2023 (PA 103-0488), the Illinois State Board of Education eliminated this requirement for licensure candidates through August 31, 2025.
  • Master of Social Work
    • No pass rate data – LCSW occurs post-graduation
      • As of 2023, Illinois no longer requires the exam

 

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

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