Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
DePaul University

Program Details

Prepare to help young children learn and grow with this online early childhood education degree. Courses teach creative ways to offer safe, nurturing, and stimulating play environments. Graduates are prepared for careers in such locations as:

  • Urban and Suburban Preschools
  • Public and Private Elementary Schools
  • Child Development Centers
  • Daycare Centers
  • Head Start Programs

Students have the option of pursuing an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with an Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) endorsement and an Early Childhood Special Education approval.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

DePaul University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV