Overview

Early childhood educators teach in urban and suburban preschools, public and private elementary schools, child development centers, daycare centers and Head Start programs. They also work as educational consultants and home daycare providers.

Key Facts

In the Early Childhood Education program from DePaul University you have the option to pursue an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with an Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3) endorsement and an Early Childhood Special Education approval. If you are already a licensed teacher, you can add an Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3) endorsement and Early Childhood Special Education approval to your PEL. You’ll also be qualified for the ECE Gateway credential.
Classes meet on the Lincoln Park Campus, online, or a hybrid of both. The program can be completed in two years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Growth
Development

Language Development Of The Young Child

Child And Family
Urban Community

Functional Behavior Assessment: Positive Behavioral Support And Intervention Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate admission application
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
Résumé
Two letters of recommendation (from work supervisors or academic references)
Personal statement that briefly explains your reasons for wanting to become a licensed educator of young children (i.e., birth through third grade.) In your rationale, include how you envision working with young children, their families and their communities. Use any specific experiences or events that have shaped your thinking to clarify or illustrate your points (minimum 750 words).
$40 application fee

Tuition Fees

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22320 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22320 USD / year

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22320 USD / year

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