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Quick Facts
General Education Requirements:49-52 hours
Professional Coursework: 60 hours
Teacher Specialization Coursework (ESL):18 hours
Modality: Most courses are offered during the day, in-person
Full Program Requirements 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
Program Requirements
- • 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
Scholarship Options
Visit the Financial Aid page for more information on education scholarships.
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Program Catalog
You can find the complete guide to graduation requirements for your degree, as well as descriptions for each course, in our program catalog.