Curriculum and Instruction / Early Childhood, M.S.

Admission Requirements

Applicants applying to the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with an Early Childhood Education program which does not lead to additional endorsements or approvals to a PEL must:

• Provide official transcript(s) as evidence of a liberal arts baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Provide evidence that the final 60 credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses include minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework in an approved undergraduate major or concentration
• Transcripts should demonstrate a degree minimum GPA of 3.0, with a minimum GPA of 3.25 in their approved undergraduate major or concentration.
• Submit a written statement explaining the applicant’s professional goals.
• Acceptance by the department faculty

Degree options designed for licensed teachers who have already earned a PEL with ECH Endorsement and are seeking additional endorsements or approvals.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants applying to the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with an Early Childhood Education program leads to additional endorsements or approvals to a PEL must submit:

• Illinois Professional Educator License with an Early Childhood endorsement.
• Provide official transcript(s) as evidence of a liberal arts baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Provide evidence that the final 60 credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses include minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework in an approved undergraduate major or concentration
• Transcripts should demonstrate a degree minimum GPA of 3.0, with a minimum GPA of in their approved undergraduate major or concentration.
• Submit written recommendations from two school administrators and/or supervisors familiar with the applicant’s work.
• Submit a written statement explaining the applicant’s professional goals.
• Acceptance by the department faculty

Degree Options