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Bachelor of Arts in Infant-Toddler Studies National Louis University - Illinois Campus National Louis University - Illinois Campus, USA

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USD 10260

Tuition Fee (USD)

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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

National Louis University’s Bachelor of Arts in Infant-Toddler Studies program is designed for students who want a well-rounded knowledge base and skill set for working as leaders in the field of infant and toddler care and education, but who do not wish to be licensed teachers.

Coursework includes advanced topics such as trauma-informed practice, ECE mental health and specialized focus on infant/toddler early brain development and responsive caregiving. All courses lead to the ECE and Infant/Toddler Gateways Credentials, with additional options to obtain the Illinois Director Level II and the Illinois Early Intervention/Developmental Therapy (EI/DT) Credentials.

Choose Our Infant-Toddler Studies Bachelor's Degree if You:

  • Want to work in child care, infant/toddler care, early childhood social service or other settings that do not require state licensure.
  • Want to obtain up to three statewide, widely-recognized Gateways to Professional Opportunity credentials, including the ECE Level5, Infant Toddler Care Level 5 and the Family Child Care Level 5, and/or the Illinois Director Credential Level II.
  • Are looking for a well-established and highly regarded program with a history of preparing excellent education professionals.
  • Would like to study with a group of students who will work together and support one another throughout the program.

National Louis has a 130-year-old reputation for its teacher training programs, and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). In addition, this program is aligned with the standards determined by the State of Illinois’ Professional Development System, the Gateways to Opportunity Credentialing system, which is, in effect, aligned with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards, to foster the ongoing professional development of teachers.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42

Program Intensity 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
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    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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