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Early Childhood Education Subsequent Teaching Endorsement

Teachers who have an Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for elementary education, secondary education or special education may add an endorsement in early childhood education through this standards-based sequence. Candidates for subsequent teaching endorsement must be admitted to NLU.

In addition to National College of Education Graduate Admission Requirements, program requires:

  • Professional resume  
  • Valid and current Illinois Professional Educator License
  • Two years of classroom experience is recommended, within the last five years, prior to beginning of the program
  • Written verification of classroom experience from a previous or current employer
  • Interview with a faculty advisor
  • General Education coursework as determined by transcript evaluation completed before the beginning of Practicum:
    • Science- coursework covering at least three of the following areas: physical, life science, and earth and space
    • Social Science- coursework covering at least four of the following areas: history, geography, civics and government, economics of Illinois, US and the world
  • Note: Candidates may be eligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.

Option 1 - Portfolio Approach

Courses in Option 1 are required for candidates with a valid Illinois PEL who have teaching experience in the new endorsement area.

ECE 569Portfolio Development Subsequent Teaching Endorsement

3
ECE 575Practicum for Subsequent Teaching Endorsement

4 TO 6

Note: Additional program content and general education courses are selected with the program area advisor to help candidates meet the licensure requirements. Study plans documenting selected courses are created at the completion of ELE 569. 

Option 2 - Coursework Approach

Courses in Option 2 are required for candidates with a valid Illinois PEL who have no teaching experience in the new endorsement area.

ECE 502Quality Child Care for Infants and Toddlers

2
ECE 503Teaching & Learning in Early Childhood Settings:Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music & Movement

3
ECE 504Human Development: Infancy and Childhood

3
ECE 507STEM in Early Childhood

3
ECE 575Practicum for Subsequent Teaching Endorsement

4 TO 6
and
RLL 535Foundations of Emergent Literacy

3
and/or
RLL 537Early Literacy Methods PreK-3

3

Note: Candidates will be directed to take RLL 535 and/or RLL 537 and may also need to complete CIL 531 and SPE 500 determined by transcript review.