Early Childhood Professional Education Program

Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in our Early Childhood Professional Education Program
Apply by November 1, 2022 for Spring 2023 Admission. Scholarship Available!

This program is offered:
• online
• evenings
• in 8 and 16--week sessions

We offer field and clinical experiences that meet your geographic needs

There are two professional tracks:
• Licensure: a bachelor’s degree and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator Licensure 0-2nd Grade and Gateways Level 5 Credential.
• Non-Licensure: a bachelor’s degree and Gateways Level 5 Credential.

Admission Requirements:
• Current or previous experience in the field of early childhood education
• An AA, AS, AAS, or AT degree in Early Childhood Education from an approved community college program
• The Gateways Level 4 Credential

Scholarship Available!

Early Childhood Professional Education Program
Apply by November 1, 2022 for Spring 2023 Admission