Early Childhood Education Child Studies - Chicago State University

Early Childhood Education Child Studies from Chicago State University is a Campus Bachelor Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Department of Special Education , Early Childhood Education, and Bilingual Education (SEB) offers the Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Early Childhood Education with child studies option. Completion of the Early Childhood Education option qualifies students for an Initial Type 04 Illinois Early Childhood Certificate for birth to grade 3. Certification requires the successful completion of the Illinois Certification Tests of Basic Skills, Early Childhood , and Assessment of Professional Teaching (birth to grade 3). The Early Childhood program is accredited by by the National Council for Accredition of Teacher Education(NCATE) in full compliance with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and meets Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) standards in early childhood education . Completion of the Child Studies option prepares students to work with children and families in a variety of non-public school early childhood settings such as social service and governmental agencies, hospitals, parks and recreation departments, and private schools.Students prepare for a variety of leadership positions: practitioner in a child care setting, education and parent coordinator, program director, child life specialist, child abuse specialist, early childhood advocate. Child Studies Option General Requirements Admission to the program is contingent upon good academic standing and acceptance by the department. The department will not accept transfer credit with a grade of D. Achievement of a grade of C or better is required in all courses at Chicago State University . A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in all coursework required in the program, either as transfer credit or completed at Chicago State University, is required for admission to the College of Education . Passing the examination on the state and federal constitution, university qualifying examinations in English composition, mathematics, and reading. Completion of 120 credit hours in: General education 48 credit hours Professional education 72 credit hours Specific Requirements General Education - 48 credit hours Composition - 6 credit hours Foreign Language - 6 credits Social Sciences - 12 credit hours Mathematics/Critical Thinking - 6 credit hours Professional Education Required Courses - 54 credit hours Professional Education Elective Courses - 18 credit hours View more details on Chicago State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.