BSED Early Childhood Education

Course Overview The Early Childhood Teacher Education program at Illinois State prepares you for a professional educator's license to teach children from birth through second grade. This NAEYC-recognized program is a national model for standards-based and performance-based teacher education. Key Program Highlights Earn a professional license covering Birth to Age 7 (Grade 2) Learn from a nationally recognized, NAEYC-accredited model program Gain the skills to become a highly effective educator across multiple early childhood settings Prepare for diverse roles including parent-infant educator, special education preschool, and public school teaching Build professional knowledge through rigorous, performance-based coursework and real-world experiences