Illinois Teacher Salary Advancement & License Renewal — Graduate Credits (Semester Hours)

Welcome, Illinois Educators! Advance on your district’s salary schedule and satisfy state license renewal with flexible, teacher-friendly courses that issue UMass Global transcripts (letter grades). Self-paced, online, and built for real classrooms.

• ✔️ $355 All-In: $165 course access + $190 for 3 graduate credits (semester hours) — typically $40–$70 less than comparable IL options.
• ✔️ UMass Global transcripts — regionally accredited (WSCUC); transcripts show letter grades.
• ✔️ Entirely Online & Self-Paced: Start anytime, finish on your schedule.
• ✔️ Quiz-Based: No lengthy writing assignments, no portfolios, no students required.
• ✔️ Built for Illinois license renewal & salary lanes — districts set lane rules; always confirm with your HR/licensure office.

📝 How It Works — Two Simple Steps

1. Enroll on FTBT: Get instant, self-paced access to your course.
2. Add University Credit (Optional): During or after the course, register your 3 graduate credits (3 semester hours) with UMass Global for $190. Receive an official letter-grade transcript you can submit for renewal and lane movement (confirm locally).

💡 About Renewal & Salary Lanes in Illinois (Important)

Illinois educators complete professional development for license renewal, and districts manage salary lane movement. Most districts recognize graduate coursework from regionally accredited universities via official transcripts with letter grades. UMass Global is regionally accredited by WSCUC (WASC Senior College and University Commission). Always confirm with your HR/licensure office and consult local contract language.