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Quick Facts
General Education Requirements:
49-52 hours
Professional Coursework: 60 hours
Teacher Specialization Coursework (ESL):
18 hours
Modality: Courses are offered online - asynchronous & synchronous
Earn Your Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
The time to earn your teaching license has never been greater. As a professional in the field of early childhood education, the moment for you to take your career to the next level is now. ºÚÁÏÉç University's Early Childhood Teacher Workforce program is specifically designed for you to receive the academic, financial, professional, and personal resources you need to earn your degree and become a licensed teacher. Whether you need tutoring assistance for a class or help funding childcare, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Candidates must currently work full-time in an approved early childhood teaching role, such as a teacher in a childcare center or as a paraprofessional in an elementary school.
Highlights
- • Prior college coursework can be transferred
- • Opportuntities to earn up to 21 credit hours for prior learning and experience
- • Opportunities for job-embedded clinical field experiences and student teaching for candidates who work in an approved early childhood setting
- • Evening and online courses to accommodate candidates in the workforce
Degree/Certifications Earned
- • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Early Childhood Education
- • Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
- • Early Childhood Education (Birth through 2nd Grade) Endorsement
- • Early Childhood Special Education Approval (PreK only)
- • English as a Second Lanauge (ESL) Endorsement
- • Early Childhood Special Education Approval (PreK Only)
- • Illinois Gateways Credentials:
- • Early Childhood, levels 2-5
- • Infant Toddler, levels 2-3
Career Paths
Many doors will open for you once you earn your B.A. in ECE. Here are just some of the potential careers you can pursue:
- • Kindergarten, First-Grade, or Second-Grade Teacher
- • Preschool or Infant/Toddler Teacher
- • Family/Parent Educator or Specialist
- • Child and Family Advocate
- • Assessment Specialist
- • Early Intervention Specialist
Program Requirements
- • Currently work full-time in an approved early childhood teaching role, such as a teacher in a childcare center or as a paraprofessional in an elementary school
- • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be admitted
- • Attain a GPA of 2.5 or better in all General Education coursework
- • Attain a GPA of 3.0 or better in all Professional Education and Teacher Specialization coursework
Scholarship Options
Visit the Financial Aid page for more information on education scholarships.
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How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step, you can . For information and help with admissions, visit the admissions webpage.
Program Catalog
You can find the complete guide to graduation requirements for your degree, as well as descriptions for each course, in our .
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