Early Childhood Education Endorsement
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) endorsement is for candidates who have earned an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) and want to be able to teach children from birth to age 8. The Early Childhood Education endorsement prepares teacher candidates to instruct children ages birth to age 8, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and experience in content subject area. Career paths for educators that add this endorsement are diverse and include infant educators, public school Pre-K teachers, child caregivers, or K-age 8 teachers.
An additional test administered by Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) Early Childhood Education (206) Content Test must be passed to achieve this endorsement.
Greenville University’s School of Education is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
*This endorsement is NOT offered during our special summer start.
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You can progress toward an early childhood endorsement that will increase your marketability by taking online courses during the fall and spring semesters. Through the endorsement, you’ll learn the ways children grow and form relationships physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
Working with young kids opens the doors for careers such as preschool teacher, kindergarten to second-grade teacher, or head start teacher. If you enjoy working with young kids, you’ll be able to find a career that matches your passions and skills.
Why GU
Endorsement opportunities. To add teaching areas such as LBSI, music, Spanish, business, and other content areas to a teaching license.
Deepen your education. We’re a liberal arts school. That means you get a holistic education that introduces you to many subjects and ideas, helping you grow your interests and skills.
Personalized attention. Experience personal growth and plan your career under the guidance of faculty who know your name and cheer your success. GU’s low 11:1 student/faculty ratio and community atmosphere allow professors to invest in their students, and know your strengths and abilities in the field of social work.
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Early Childhood Education Endorsement Course Requirements
Endorsement Requirements
Early Childhood Education (ECE) endorsement is valid only for those currently holding an Illinois Professional Education License. The endorsement requires 18 semester hours. The required courses below are offered in an 8-week online format during our fall and spring semesters.
- EDUC 205/503 Early Childhood Development
- EDUC 340/540 Educational Measurement/Evaluation
- EDUC 300/519 Early Childhood Methods
- EDUC 302/512 Constructive Play-Early Childhood
- EDUC 310/554 Child, Family, Community Relations
- EDUC 417/578 Emergent Language and Literacy
Visit the Online Catalog for an explanation of graduation requirements.