Early Childhood Education Major, B.S.

49 hours

Note: This program will require more than eight (8) semesters to complete. At least one summer session or an additional semester of study may be required to complete this program.

Required Before Teacher Education Program entry:

All professional education, general education courses for teachers, major, endorsement, and supporting courses require a grade of “C-” or better for teacher licensure and graduation.

Effective 2012, all teacher education programs require passing scores on the appropriate Illinois Assessment of Professional Teaching (APT) test prior to completion of graduation requirements and licensure.

Required After Teacher Education Program entry, before Student Teaching

Required After Teacher Education Program entry, during Student Teaching:

Required Supporting Courses:

ESL Minor & State of Illinois Endorsement (Education Majors)

20 hours

ENGL 301 - Understanding Language: An Introduction to Linguistics
ENGL 303 - Descriptive English Grammar
ESL 350 - Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL
ESL 360 - Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL
ESL 370 - Assessment of the Bilingual Student
ESL 380 - Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English Proficient Students
ESL 391 - Field Experience I
ESL 491 - Field Experience II
Note: ESL 491 must be completed prior to beginning student teaching.