Early Childhood Education (BS)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Students studying early childhood education at SIUE put learning into practice by applying learned theory to hands-on learning experiences in schools. Class numbers are intentionally kept small so our faculty can provide students with personal attention.The program leads to: Initial teacher licensure in Illinois to work with children birth through second grade Non-licensure option to work in infant, toddler and preschool settings that do not require teacher licensure. The program addresses national standards set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, as well as state standards set by the Illinois State Board of Education. We are a Gateways entitled institution, offering the ECE Level 5 Gateways to Opportunity Credential to successful program graduates. Opportunities for experiential learning take many forms: In-class activities, Simulations, including virtual simulations through the Virtual Professional Practice Lab, Case studies, School-based projects, Undergraduate research, Service learning projects.

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior