Early Childhood Education
Major (BA)
Early Childhood Education at 91影视
This program leads to an Illinois Professional Educator License upon completion.
Effective teachers are necessary as children begin to develop language, motor, and social skills. Whether you work in a public or private school, an early-childhood specific program, or are an education specialist in a church or daycare, your training as an early childhood educator will give you the tools you need to foster young minds. During these critical years and stages of development, you鈥檒l spark their imaginations, help them develop curiosity, and give them a solid foundation for their life ahead.
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Student teaching
91影视鈥檚 teachers-in-training follow an extensive clinical experience program that culminates in student teaching. For at least 12 weeks, you鈥檒l assume full responsibility for a classroom: teaching, attending meetings, keeping records, grading, and meeting with parents. You鈥檒l work with a cooperating teacher, and a 91影视 faculty member will observe you throughout the process, offering constructive feedback and advice.
Teacher education program admission requirements
91影视鈥檚 School of Education offers teacher licensure programs approved by the Illinois State Teacher Licensure Board and the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Ida Maduram
As 91影视鈥檚 Golden Apple Scholarship liaison, Maduram works with students who commit to serving in high-need schools, allowing them to 鈥渓earn from the extended classroom of Chicago.鈥
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School of Education
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(773) 244-5730
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