Early Childhood Education: Option 1 – Initial Licensure, B.A.

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor

Introduction

Early Childhood Education: Option 1 – Initial Licensure, B.A. is a Bachelor program taught at Governors State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Early Childhood Education: Option 1 – Initial Licensure, B.A. at Governors State University is a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Students pursue an Illinois Professional Educator License with an Early Childhood Endorsement for Birth to Grade 2. The program also leads to Early Childhood Special Education approval (PreK only) and an ESL endorsement for PreK-12th grade, plus Illinois Gateways credentials for Early Childhood (levels 1-5) and Infant Toddler (levels 1-3).

Most courses are offered during the day and in person. The program is designed so students receive academic, financial, professional, and personal resources to earn the degree and become a licensed teacher. Entry is based on grade point average requirements across General Education and Professional Education and Teacher Specialization coursework.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Early Childhood Education: Option 1 – Initial Licensure, B.A. at Governors State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Governors State University.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Governors State University as pre-requiste for admission in Early Childhood Education: Option 1 – Initial Licensure, B.A..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Program Requirements:

  • A 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

Courses Units

More Information

  • 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
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Education Coordinator

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.