Early Childhood Education   

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Early Childhood Education program, a student must:

• complete 42 semester hours of courses;
• obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all post-high school colleges and be in Good Standing status at SIUE;
• pass the Illinois Certification Testing System – Test of Basic Skills (icts.nesinc.com);
• pass CI 200, Introduction to Education (or equivalent), with a C or better;
• complete the five skills courses with a C or better;
• apply to the Early Childhood Education program on or before the published deadline; and
• pass a criminal background check.

Note: Meeting minimum requirements for admission to Early Childhood Education does not guarantee acceptance. There may be more applicants than there are openings.
 

Exit Requirements

Students are required to complete a senior assignment. Successful completion of an appropriate student teaching assignment culminates the student’s professional preparation.

Application Deadline

Students should contact an Early Childhood Education advisor for admission requirements and deadlines. The Early Childhood program begins in the fall semester, and applications are accepted in the preceding spring semester. During the first semester of current course work, start a file in the School of Education’s undergraduate advising office (OCECA).
 

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