LEARN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR SCHOOLS AND OUR COMMUNITIES.
Students and faculty – united by a common vision and shared dedication - work together to transform the classroom, our school systems and the communities around us.Â
In the spirit of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Christian Brothers and the Patron Saint of Educators, we believe in educating both the mind and spirit. De La Salle was known for his innovative teaching methods and creation of schools that focused on students’ needs and teaching approaches that worked best. His commitment to social justice was born out of a devotion to provide a practical education for all, so that every person can make a difference in society.
Our faculty are committed to De La Salle’s purpose and vocation, in creating graduates who are critical thinkers and passionate about social justice. You will learn with your peers in classrooms and in field-based experiences. You will be exposed to a variety of cultures and communities. Â鶹ÊÓƵ has a strong reputation of working with school districts and law enforcement in the greater Chicago region.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is especially good at preparing graduates who support the learning and development of our youth. We currently have 400 graduate students who are enrolled in education, school counseling, social work and our school nurse programs, all of which are nationally accredited.
The College of Education and Social Sciences prepares students for careers in education, law enforcement and public safety, political science, sociology, psychology and social work.
CCRE
The Center for Community Research and Education supports partnerships between Â鶹ÊÓƵ and local organizations to develop research and educational programming that meets the social and educational needs of the community.
Degree Programs
Accreditations / Affiliations
All teacher preparation programs are approved for entitlement by the Illinois State Board of Education in conjunction with the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board.
The Bachelor of Social Work Program and the Master of Social Work Program are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the following program in the Department of Psychology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A., retroactive to July 14, 2019.
Both traditional and accelerated Human Resource Management Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
CONTACT US
Undergraduate Students
Office of Admission
admissions@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5250
Graduate Students
grad@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5610
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