Kendall College

Kendall College's School of Education can help prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career working with young children. Complete your degree online, on campus, or choose to combine your online courses with campus instruction. Kendall's Early Childhood Education program is designed with flexibility in mind —allowing you to earn your degree while you continue to manage your personal and professional commitments. And, depending on whether or not your goal is to work in an environment that requires state certification, you may choose a certification or non-certification track. You can also select one of two concentrations - Special Education or Infants and Toddlers. Our innovative learning model features compelling coursework, expert guidance from Kendall faculty, and regular collaboration with colleagues. You'll even hear from master teachers through our Virtual Field Experience™.

Accreditation

Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Kendall's School of Education is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for its certification preparation program that leads to Illinois Type 04 Teacher Certification.

BA in Early Childhood Education with Illinois Type 04 Certification Preparation

Kendall's Early Childhood Education bachelor's degree program leading to certification includes field experiences and student teaching components at both the pre-primary and primary levels. The program prepares you to apply for the Illinois Type 04 Certification. This certifcation qualifies you to work with children from birth through age eight and to work in environments where certification is required. Choose to earn your degree online, on campus or combine your online courses with campus instruction. Choose one of two concentrations - Infants and Toddlers or Special Education. By concentrating in Special Education, and completing the required coursework, you will be able to apply for an Early Childhood Special Education approval on your certification.

BA in Early Childhood Education - Non-Certificate Track

Kendall's B.A. in Early Childhood Education, non-certification track, is available for those who are interested in the field of early childhood education but plan to work in an environment where state certification is not required. Choose to earn your degree online, on campus or combine your online courses with campus instruction. This program is designed for students who wish to work with children from birth through age 8 in many different areas of early childhood education. Kendall's innovative learning model promotes professional growth from the very first course. Teacher candidates learn core concepts and explore ideas that help integrate learning into their work with young children and families.

BA in Early Childhood Education - Certification Only Track

If you have already earned your bachelor's degree and seek Illinois Type 04 Certification only, successfully completing Kendall's online certification-only track will qualify you to apply for the Illinois Type 04 Certification. You may also pursue a concentration in Special Education, which will allow you to apply for an Early Childhood Special Education approval on your certification. Kendall's School of Education is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for its certification preparation program that leads to Illinois Type 04 Teacher Certification.

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