Overview

In this intensive field-based Early Childhood Education from Roosevelt University you’ll prepare to work in pre-K to second grade with diverse children and families, including those with special needs and second-language backgrounds.

The early childhood education degree leads to an Illinois teaching license, as well as endorsements and workplace credentials.

At Roosevelt University, it’s easy for full-time substitute teachers and teaching assistants to fulfill field experiences and earn a teaching license.

Career Opportunities

Roosevelt graduates teach preschool students and children in K-2 classrooms. Here are just a few of the districts and organizations where alumni work:

Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools

Barrington School District

Bright Horizons

Chicago Public Schools

Deerfield Public Schools

Elgin Area School District

Keeneyville School District

Kildeer Countryside School District

Montessori Schools

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Child, Family and Community and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education

Assessment in Early Childhood

Strategies and Materials for Teaching Emergent Literacy and Social Studies: Pre-K

Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Curriculum: Infant, Toddler and Preschool

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application.

SAT/ACT scores optional.

Self-reported academic information from high school.

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States.

Foreign Credential Evaluation for course work completed outside the U.S.

English Language Proficiency requirement for all students who completed a degree program outside the United States.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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