BS 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, equipping you with the expertise to become a highly effective educator in a variety of early learning settings. Key Program Highlights Earn a professional license covering Birth to Age 7 (Grade 2) Graduate from a program nationally recognized by NAEYC Gain expertise to teach in diverse settings from infant care to public school Learn through a proven, standards-based and performance-based curriculum Develop the professional knowledge and skills to become a highly effective educator