Early Childhood Education: Option 2 – Director Credential (Non-Licensure), B.A.
Earn Your Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Earning a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) prepares you for working with children from birth through 2nd grade.
At GovState, you will gain the professional knowledge and competencies needed to become a highly effective educator so you can provide your students with nurturing and safe learning environments and help make a positive difference in the lives of young children and their families.
Degree/Certifications Earned
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Early Childhood Education
- Illinois Gateways Credentials:
- Early Childhood, levels 2-5
- Infant Toddler, levels 2-3
- Director, levels 1-2
Career Paths
Many doors will open for you once you earn your B.A. in ECE.
Here are just some of the potential careers you can pursue.
- Early Childhood Center Administrator or Director
- Preschool or Infant/Toddler Teacher
- Family/Parent Educator or Specialist
- Child and Family Advocate
- Assessment Specialist
- Early Intervention Specialist
What You'll Study
Our academic catalog has detailed information about what you'll study, like courses, hours needed for completion, and other requirements.
Most courses in this program are offered during the day, in-person.
Program Requirements
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be admitted
- Attain a GPA of 2.5 or better in all General Education coursework
- Attain a GPA of 3.0 or better in all Professional Education and Teacher Specialization coursework
We are proud that our Early Childhood Education program is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Faculty and Staff Contacts
Amy Kelly PhD
Program Coordinator, ECE- 708.235.2118
Lynette Miller
Undergraduate Academic Advisor - 708.235.3360
Jacquelyn Ramirez
College of Education & Human Development Recruiter - 708.534.6979