Overview

Our program in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University will prepare you to optimize student learning in early childhood settings. As a graduate student, you will learn how to create engaging and effective classroom environments that nurture and guide young children during a critical period when 90% of brain development occurs.

Typically completed in two years, the program’s coursework and state exams leads to eligibility for Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for early childhood and self-contained general education (birth to grade 2).

Career

Candidates analyze young children’s characteristics and needs, multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning, and be able to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child.
Candidates value the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families and communities; they are able to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and to involve all families in their children’s development and learning.
Candidates justify goals and benefits of child assessment, are able to design systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible and ethical way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence each child’s development and learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cross Cultural Education
Quality Child Care for Infants and Toddlers
Teaching & Learning in Early Childhood Settings:Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music & Movement
Human Development: Infancy and Childhood
STEM in Early Childhood
Child, Family and Community
Foundations of Emergent Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Procedures and requirements are specific to each program. Admission to study in one program does not ensure admission to all programs.

The decision to deny admission cannot be appealed. It is your responsibility to be aware of the policies and requirements of National Louis University as stated in the University catalog.

National Louis University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement, including fees, at any time, with or without notice.

National Louis University admits students to all programs and activities and administers all educational, employment, and other policies without discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, military status or marital status. It is expected by the University that all information which is material to the admissions process be accurate and true to the best of the student’s or prospective student’s knowledge.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

15750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

15750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We are pleased to announce that for all students starting in the Summer 2020 (July) term, NLU is offering brand new undergraduate scholarships for international students! The new scholarships are listed below:

10% Automatic Opportunity Scholarship

Applies to All NLU Undergraduate Programs including Hospitality Management

Eligible to Freshman and Transfer Students

50% #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship

Awarded to Two Students Every Fall Term

Eligible to Freshman Undergraduate Students Only

Deadline is July 1st

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood Education.

Available Scholarships

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