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Early Childhood Education
Minimum graduation requirement — 60 semester hours Associate in Arts (A.A.) Program Code: SECE AA Associate in Science (A.S.) Program Code: SECE AS To teach young children in Illinois public schools (birth to age 8), teachers must be certified by the state of Illinois. To transfer into an approved baccalaureate program in early childhood education as a junior, students must complete specific requirements and a minimum of 60 semester credits. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an A.A. or A.S. degree prior to transfer. Since admission is competitive, completion of the recommended courses does not guarantee admission. A minimum grade point average for most universities is required for program admission. All transfer applicants are required to pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test, and this score may be required at time of application. Contact Parkland’s Counseling and Advising Center for more information about this test and suggested timing. Students planning to teach at the early childhood level in Illinois are advised to plan their transfer programs with a Parkland academic advisor or counselor to meet specific requirements of their preferred transfer college or university and the Illinois State Teachers Certification Board. Program Note A criminal background investigation is required prior to field experience. Students are responsible for any fees.
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