Program Details
Prepare for a career working with children from birth through grade 2 with this online early childhood education degree. Typically graduates, who will have earned a Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed for early childhood and self-contained general education (birth to 2nd grade), will pursue careers in classroom settings. Gain a strong foundation of teaching skills, including presentation and lesson-planning skills, and gain an understanding of children’s learning differences and how best to reach them. Topics covered include:
- Assessment techniques
- Culturally relevant pedagogy
- Methods of teaching
- Equity-informed practice
- Best practices in curriculum
Choose either a synchronous or asynchronous learning format. The asynchronous option allows you to study whenever it is convenient, setting your schedule and pace. The synchronous format is a “virtual classroom,” which allows you to interact with peers and instructors from wherever you choose to study.
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
National Louis University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- Meets Illinois teaching standards. Non-residents should check with their state for more information.
Restricted States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, South Dakota, Wisconsin