The Department of Early Childhood Education Welcomes You!
In 1887, Elizabeth Harrison championed the concept of kindergarten teaching by establishing the Chicago Kindergarten Training School. Based on the writings of Pestalozzi, Rousseau and Froebel, Miss Harrison promoted the importance of early childhood education to families across the Chicagoland area.
Now an integral part of the National College of Education, Early Childhood Education programs provide educational experiences that prepare professionals who support and improve the quality of programs and services for young children, their families, and the community in which they live.
Several degree program options are available to meet the needs of students with diverse educational backgrounds, interests, and career aspirations. Programs are available at the undergraduate and graduate level:
The Early Childhood department faculty is also committed to advancing the research and knowledge base of the early childhood field, improving the professional status of early childhood practitioners, increasing the public’s awareness of important early childhood issues, and promoting exemplary early childhood practices.
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