The NIU Homepage: Your starting point for anything related
to Northern Illinois University. http://www.niu.edu
The NIU English Department Homepage: The source for everything
regarding the English department at NIU. http://www.engl.niu.edu
The English Department Teacher Certification Program: If
you are using this page, chances are you are part of the T-Cert program
at NIU. Here you will find a lot of useful information about the
program requirements, contact information, and a FAQ (Frequently Asked
Question) page. http://www.engl.niu.edu/tcert
The NIU Teacher Certification Page: This page is the home
for teacher certification information for the entire University. From this
page you can find out about a variety of teaching programs, what you will
need to do, and who you will need to contact. http://www.niu.edu/teachers/index.html
The NIU Education Department Office of Instructional Assistance:
This department helps students study for the teacher certification exams,
and offers additional programs of study, tutoring, and a variety of workshops.
http://www.cedu.niu.edu/oia
NIU Libraries Homepage: Can't find what you need in
the T-Cert Library? Check out one of the many other libraries available
on campus. http://www.niu.edu/libraries.html
NIU Online Schedule Database: Once you've figured out
what you need to do to get your certification, you can head here to arrange
your class schedule. http://www.reg.niu.edu/CFDOCS/findclass/search.htm
Other Useful T-Cert Links
Modern Language Association:
Look here for their national teacher accreditation standards, as well as
a host of useful academic information. http://www.mla.org
The American Psychological Association: The other primary
creator of guidelines for academic citation, as well as a wide variety
of other information. If you aren't using MLA style, chances are it has
to be done in APA format. http://www.apa.org
The Illinois State Teacher Certification Requirements page:
If you plan on working in Illinois as a teacher, here is what you will
have to know. http://www.academploy.com/cert/certil.htm
The National Council Of Teacher of English Homepage:
NCTE is one of the primary accrediting bodies for teachers. http://www.ncte.org
The NCTE teacher preparation page: Look here for more
detailed information on the NCTE's teacher certification guidelines. http://www.ncte.org/ncate
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