Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 19,950/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 41 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1957

Total Students: 13,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, United States

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

Program Overview

The early childhood education program in the Department of Teaching and Learning leads to initial teacher licensure in Illinois to work with children birth through second grade, as well as a 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. The department offers quality programs that connect learned theory to practical experiences in schools while keeping classes small and providing personal attention.

What can I do with a degree in Early Childhood Education?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the education field is expected to grow 12% through 2022, and teacher education programs at SIUE have an exceptional record of preparing highly effective early childhood, elementary, middle level, special education and secondary education teachers. Our graduates also pursue careers as parent educators, child development specialists, child service agency workers, child and family advocates, juvenile justice officers, and hospital play group directors, just to name a few.