Early Childhood Practice Program (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Practice program
(Non-Certification) is designed for students whose interests are
in early development and education but who do not wish to be
certified teachers. Students may seek or continue employment
in child care centers or other settings that do not require state
certification. This program has elective options in childcare
center practice and infant/toddler practice. Students who meet
all requirements will acquire the Bachelor of Arts in Early
Childhood Practice. This program DOES NOT lead to Illinois
Initial Early Childhood Type 04 teaching certification. Students
will not be eligible to be licensed to teach in settings that require
a certified teacher.
Admission Requirements
Requirements to be admitted to the BA Early Childhood
Practice program (Non-certification) are the same as the
requirements to be admitted to National-Louis University (see
pages 17-20). In addition to these requirements, applicants
must sign and submit the “Student Acknowledgement of BA
ECP Program (Non-certification) Limitations” form to the Office
of Admissions. Students must submit proof of a negative TB test and documentation of a clear fingerprint criminal
background check from the Illinois State Police.
General Education 60QH
Foundational Courses 52 QH
EC Practice Program Major 38QH
Psychology/Human Development Standard Teaching Concentration 30QH
This non-certification program is identical to the certification program—B.A. in Early Childhood Education program (Type 04 Certification)— except that the following 38 quarter hours in the major are different:
| ECE 301 |
Understanding Infants and Toddlers |
5 |
| ECE 302 |
Essentials of Infant-Toddler Care |
3 |
| ECE 321 |
Curriculum and Teaching in the Infant and Toddler Classroom |
5 |
| ECE 322 |
Developing Early Childhood Programs |
2 |
| ECE 326 |
Administration of Early Childhood Programs |
5 |
| ECE 330 |
Instructional Technology |
3 |
| ECE 335 |
Best Business Practices in Family Child Care |
3 |
| ECE 336 |
Best Practices in Early Childhood Education for Infants, Toddlers and Families |
5 |
| ECE 337 |
Ethics and Professionalism in Early Childhood Education |
5 |
| ECE 340 |
Classroom Management in Early Childhood Education |
5 |
| ECE 492 |
Internship: Child Care Center and Preschool Practice OR |
7 |
| ECE 493 |
Internship: Infant and Toddler Care Development |
7 |
