Academics: School of Education - Early Childhood Education

Kendall College’s Early Childhood Education program can help you advance your career by increasing your skills and confidence in working with young children and families. Kendall’s flexible approach allows you to enter the program at any stage of your education, including whether

You are seeking to complete your bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
You are seeking to complete your bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and complete a certification program to qualify for the Illinois Type 04 Certificate.
You’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree and are seeking to complete a certification program to qualify for the Illinois Type 04 Certificate.

The Kendall Early Childhood Education program prepares its teacher candidates for an exciting, rewarding career working with young children. You can graduate with the knowledge, experience, and skills to

Work more successfully with diverse groups of children, using an array of developmentally appropriate strategies and techniques.
Use technology to improve teaching and learning.
Collaborate with parents, colleagues, and community members, making them partners and valuable resources.
Apply the latest research to develop school readiness and literacy skills in young children.

Offered both on campus and online, Kendall College’s unique Early Childhood Education program will help you reach your goals. The program includes three tracks:

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with Illinois Type 04 Certification preparation
Post-baccalaureate Illinois Type 04 Certification preparation

All of Kendall College’s Early Childhood Education program tracks align with standards set by the Illinois State Board of Education and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The certification preparation program is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.