Early Childhood Education-Online Workforce Program
This online program is built for professionals working in settings with children ages birth through five to obtain a bachelor’s degree and Professional Educator License in Early Childhood (birth-grade 2). Students may be fully funded as part of the State of Illinois’ Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity.
Features
- 100% Online; 2-year program starting in fall 2022
- Includes option to add Early Childhood Special Education Letter of Approval
- Higher earning potential and additional career opportunities
- Largest preparer of teachers in Illinois and the Midwest
- Hiring managers across the State report that Illinois State graduates are very well prepared for the field
Eligibility
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts or Science (AA/AS) or Bachelor’s degree
- Must have minimum 2.0 GPA
- Gateways to Opportunity Credential-Level 4
- Working full- or part-time in a setting that serves birth-age 5
Financial Assistance
- Members of the early childhood education workforce may be eligible for the new Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) that covers all costs. Applicants must be an Illinois resident who is a U.S. citizen or federal eligible noncitizen.
- The first step for eligibility is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Application Process
- To initiate the pre-admission process, submit the form below to have Illinois State University representatives review your transcripts and verify Gateway credentials.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education and your Gateways Professional Development Record.
- Once you are pre-approved for the program, you will be given further instructions to complete your official application for admission to Illinois State University.
Questions?
- Contact Derrek Drenckpohl at ddrenck@ilstu.edu.
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