Overview

Your training in Education - Early Childhood Studies (Non-licensure Program) at North Park University will give you the tools you need to provide learning experiences tailored for young children, foster the cognitive and affective development of children, build positive classroom communities, support the diverse needs of children and their families.

International students who plan to teach in their home country will be able to earn an Early Childhood Studies degree from North Park without needing to complete the Illinois State Licensure requirements. International students will benefit from North Park’s educator preparation program which incorporate best practices in education.

Career

Students who complete the program will be able to start as an early childhood educator in settings such as:

Preschool program
Day care centers
Private schools
Montessori schools
Park district
After school programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching: Professional Responsibilities
Curriculum: Planning and Preparation
Instruction and Assessment
Language Development in Early Childhood
Multicultural Education Practices: Challenges for the Diverse Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Education Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies View 2238 other Bachelors in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Online Application (No Application Fee)
Official transcripts must be submitted to North Park by a high school principal, administrator, teacher, or counselor.
Academic recommendations are letters written and submitted by a current or former teacher attesting to your academic abilities within the classroom.
SAT or ACT tests are optional and not required for admission.
We require international students to submit proof of English proficiency.
Essay

International students studying in the United States will require visa sponsorship.

Formal application to the School of Education when enrolled in Introduction to Teaching (EDUC 2120)
An overall GPA of 2.5
Acceptance into an area of concentration or approved major
Positive recommendations from School of Education faculty
Approval by the Teacher Education Screening Committee
Completion of health screening
Successful results of criminal background check

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

37500 USD / year

≈ 37500 USD / year
Out-of-State

37500 USD / year

≈ 37500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37500 USD / year

≈ 37500 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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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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Chicago

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