Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Bradley’s Elementary Education program prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License, qualifying you to teach grades 1-6. With an embedded ESL endorsement, you’ll also be certified to teach multilingual learners from PreK-12, making you even more valuable to school districts as they serve one of the fastest-growing student groups in Illinois. From your first year, you’ll gain hands-on classroom experience, with field opportunities that continue throughout your time at Bradley. This real-world preparation ensures you’re confident and classroom-ready by graduation. Plus, as an Illinois State Board of Education-accredited program, you can trust you’re receiving high-quality training that meets state and industry standards. The Department of Education is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education. It also is a member of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI).

High School Transcript - Official or unofficial transcript showing your complete academic record throughout secondary school. Proof of English language proficiency or waiver qualification. Depending on where you attend secondary school, you may also be required to submit relevant exam scores (WAEC, GCES, etc.) in addition to your transcripts or mark sheets.