Early Childhood Education
Overview
Early Childhood Education focuses on preparing candidates to teach birth to grade two. Graduates of the program can qualify for a professional educator license in Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Special Education approval.
Who should apply
Undergraduate students who want to:
- Plan lessons that teach students subjects, such as reading and math, and skills, such as studying and communicating with others
- Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
Programs Offered
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has determined that our curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state of Illinois. We are unable to determine if the curriculum meets the educational requirements for any of the remaining U.S. states and jurisdictions. Please go to the
University's State Authorization Licensing and Complaint Information to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
You are encouraged to contact the appropriate licensing agency for your location or wherever you desire to be licensed or certified to seek information and additional guidance. Please be aware that there may be licensure or certification requirements in addition to an academic program’s curriculum.
Note: This disclosure is being made in compliance with federal regulation 34 CFR 668.43 and the State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements Manual.
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