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We've been named one of the best value colleges in the Midwest time and time again. In addition to competitive tuition rates, Lewis University will help you maximize federal, state and institutional assistance you are eligible to receive. We're here to expand your world of opportunity, and we're committed to breaking down the barriers that stand in the way of that mission.
Earn your MA in Early Childhood Education faster with personalized learning plans that credit your past work experience.
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Earn your MA in Early Childhood Education faster with personalized learning plans that credit your past work experience.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Lewis University’s MA in Early Childhood Education offers a robust curriculum that covers child development, early literacy, curriculum design, and special education, equipping graduates with the skills to excel in early childhood settings.
Hands-On Experience
Our program emphasizes practical experience through fieldwork, practicums, and collaborations with local early childhood education centers, ensuring that students can apply their skills directly in real-world environments.
Ethical & Inclusive Practice
We apply strong emphasis on ethical considerations and inclusive practices which prepares graduates to address the needs of diverse populations in early childhood settings.
On Campus Opportunities
The program is designed to prepare students for the Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) with dual endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education with ESL fully embedded, enhancing their career prospects.
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Elevate Your Career with a Triple Endorsement in Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education with ESL Endorsement graduate program provides working professionals with opportunities to extend their understanding of concepts and develop valuable skills used in increasingly diverse classrooms.
Upon graduation, students will understand the unique developmental characteristics and needs of young children, how to evaluate children’s learning and development, and how to communicate and build relationships with families of young children.
Join the first state-approved program offering triple endorsements in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and ESL. Enhance your career prospects with Lewis University.
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Key Features
Comprehensive Curriculum
Lewis University’s M.A. in Early Childhood Education offers a robust curriculum that covers child development, early literacy, curriculum design, and special education, equipping graduates with the skills to excel in early childhood settings.
We apply strong emphasis on ethical considerations and inclusive practices which prepares graduates to address the needs of diverse populations in early childhood settings.
Ethical & Inclusive Practice
Our program emphasizes practical experience through fieldwork, practicums, and collaborations with local early childhood education centers, ensuring that students can apply their skills directly in real-world environments.
Hands-On Experience
The program is designed to prepare students for the Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) with dual endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education with ESL fully embedded, enhancing their career prospects.
Key Features
Comprehensive Curriculum
Lewis University’s M.A. in Early Childhood Education offers a robust curriculum that covers child development, early literacy, curriculum design, and special education, equipping graduates with the skills to excel in early childhood settings.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our program emphasizes practical experience through fieldwork, practicums, and collaborations with local early childhood education centers, ensuring that students can apply their skills directly in real-world environments.
Hands-On Experience
Hands-On Experience
We apply strong emphasis on ethical considerations and inclusive practices which prepares graduates to address the needs of diverse populations in early childhood settings.
Ethical & Inclusive Practice
The program is designed to prepare students for the Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) with dual endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education with ESL fully embedded, enhancing their career prospects.
Financial Aid & Affordability
We've been named one of the best value colleges in the Midwest time and time again, and we provide more financial aid than similarly priced public institutions. We're here to expand your world of opportunity, and we're committed to breaking down the barriers that stand in the way of that mission. Through scholarships, grants, work programs, and more, we'll work to lighten the load so that you can fly high.
→ Life Experience Credits: We generate a personalized learning plan that takes your past work experience, personal journey, and education to facilitate a streamlined pathway to graduation.
→ Licensure Preparation: The program is designed to prepare students for the Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) with dual endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education with ESL fully embedded, enhancing their career prospects.
→ Career-Focused: The program offers robust support for career placement, with connections to local early childhood education centers and opportunities for internships and job placements.
Our Program
→ Accredited and Respected: The program is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education and INCCRRA, ensuring high standards of quality and respect in the field of early childhood education.
→ Community and Support: Students benefit from a supportive learning environment with access to experienced faculty, career services, and a strong alumni network in the field of early childhood education.
→ Flexible Learning Options: The program provides flexible scheduling, including online and evening classes, making it accessible for working professionals and those with other commitments.