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Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education National Louis University - Illinois Campus National Louis University - Illinois Campus, USA

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USD 10260

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

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Program Overview

Our Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education degree program prepares you to work with children from birth through grade 2. In this program, you will do coursework aligned to meet the new Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IL-PTS). Upon successful completion of all required coursework, you will earn a Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed for early childhood and self-contained general education (birth to 2nd grade).

Program Highlights

In-Demand Credentials

  • Not only will you achieve your Professional Educator License on the way to your degree, but you’ll also have the option to obtain Special Education and ELL endorsements, highly sought-after credentials in the job market.

Hands-On Experience

  • Build your knowledge and expertise with two consecutive terms of student teaching in a primary school setting (grades K-2) under the guidance of an experienced teacher, totaling over 680 hours of field experience.

A History of Excellence

  • Join a program with 130 years of experience preparing teachers to make a difference and that has graduated more Golden Apple Award winners than any other school in Illinois.

Flexible Class Schedule

  • Choose from online, campus-based, and blended class formats that allow you to structure your degree around the demands of your everyday life.

Expert Faculty

  • Learn from real-world practitioners who currently work as teachers, administrators, and leaders in early childhood education. They come to the classroom with a wealth of knowledge, contacts, and resources to shape the next generation of teachers.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    10260

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    17000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    NLU offers international students several scholarships which are listed below.  Please reach out to the Office of International Enrollment to learn more.

    National Louis University International Opportunity scholarships
    All international students admitted to a National Louis University Bachelor's degree program will receive an annual, renewable scholarship equal to 10% of the full-time tuition rate (valued up to $7,599* ).
    Eligibility

    • Available to international students only
    • Students are only eligible to receive one NLU resource per academic year
    • NLU scholarships can only be used to cover tuition costs and are not refundable to the student
    • Students must maintain full-time status (14+ credits/term) and continuous enrollment (Summer optional)
    • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
    • Students must adhere to all university policies in order to remain eligible to receive NLU scholarships

    Application Process

    • Apply for admission using NLU’s online application at www.nl.edu/applyonline
    • This scholarship will be automatically applied to students’ accounts upon acceptance into the programs

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