Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Major leads to an initial Illinois Educator License with endorsement for teaching in programs serving children birth to age 7 (grade 2). The program is based on the conceptual framework “Realizing the Democratic Ideal” and is closely aligned with the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS) and the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The professional coursework of the program focuses on preparation for teaching in public school Pre-K through grade 2 classrooms, child care centers, pre-schools, and birth through age 3 early intervention programs.

High School Diploma. 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.