Overview

Learn to educate the whole child and serve families in the process, by helping them engage in the education of their children. Gain hands-on experience teaching real children, participating in 300+ field hours through GU’s Kindergarten Readiness Program (KRP) and in diverse settings with partnering school districts with the Early Childhood Education at Greenville University.

Why GU

Double licensure. Complete double licensure requirements for early childhood and elementary education in a four-year bachelor's degree program. Double licensure allows teachers to work with students from birth through grade 6 in public schools, providing a wide range of opportunities.

Gateways ECE credential. Greenville University is a Gateways to Opportunity entitled institution for the ECE credential levels 2,3,4, and 5.

Fully accredited. Our School of Education is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Character education. Earn nationally recognized certification in character education from Character Plus and learn to educate the whole child.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Childhood Development

Early Childhood Methods

Constructive Play - Early Childhood

Child, Family, Community Relations

Teaching Elementary Art and Music

Elementary Corrective Reading

Emergent Language and Literacy

Writing/Critical Inquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

Greenville University admits students on a rolling basis, so there is no specific application deadline.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 609 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your online application

Meet English proficiency requirement

Submit official academic transcripts/records

Submit financial documents

Submit biological passport page

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33300 USD / year

≈ 33300 USD / year
Out-of-State

33300 USD / year

≈ 33300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33300 USD / year

≈ 33300 USD / year

Living costs

Greenville

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Overview

Why GU

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greenville

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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