Program Offerings with a Flexible Format
Whether you’re interested in completing your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or earning a four-year degree, Kendall College is right for you.
Our Early Childhood Education program caters to your career goals by offering two tracks:
- If you wish to teach pre-K through grade 3 in a public school, you can choose the B.A. with certification track and earn an Illinois Type 04 Teaching Certification or comparable license.*
- If your goal is to have a career in an early childhood field where certification is not required, you can choose the B.A. track without certification. Students can choose from two sought-after concentrations:
- Special Education
- Infants and Toddlers
At Kendall College, your success is our priority. Because many of our students are working professionals, we offer both online and on-campus formats for maximum flexibility.
Ideal Environment
Kendall fosters a dynamic community that encourages you to explore your talents, passions, and potential. Whether you are studying online or on campus, you interact with students and faculty who share your passion for excellence in early childhood education.
On campus and online, Kendall College’s School of Education offers a small class environment where students work closely with full-time faculty, as well as with their own peers.
Distinguished and Diverse Faculty
Kendall’s faculty combines a wealth of academic and industry experience, providing students with the combination of fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to excel.
Unmatched Facilities
Kendall’s new $50 million Riverworks Campus features state-of-the-art facilities, wireless classrooms, and a stunningly renovated campus, steps away from the heart of Chicago. For online students, Kendall College has partnered with eCollege, a proven leader in the field of on-demand e-learning, to deliver an efficient, effective, and rewarding platform from which to learn.
A Progressive Curriculum
Aligning to standards set by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC), the Early Childhood Education curriculum incorporates research-based changes in the field of early childhood education. In addition, each course is standardized to ensure a consistent quality of learning.
Virtual Field Experience™
Kendall’s School of Education uses the innovative Virtual Field Experience™ to ensure our students experience the best and most diverse selection of teachers, students, and teaching methods. Using DVD segments to capture master teachers in diverse early childhood settings, this play-by-play technique provides a deeper understanding of the complexities of teaching. Lesson plans, student work samples, assessments, and teacher journal entries accompany each Virtual Field Experience™.
Accredited Institution
Kendall College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, http://www.ncahlc.org/; 312-263-0456. 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.