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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Concordia University Chicago

  • River Forest, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Concordia University Chicago campus

About the program

Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
  • Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Special Needs Educator
  • Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)

Curriculum

  • Four semesters of child development
  • Observation and documentation
  • Guiding and caring
  • Health and nutrition
  • Infant-toddler care
  • Working with families
  • Inclusive practice and administration
  • Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Proof of secondary school graduation
  • Foreign transcripts evaluated by ECE
  • Certified first-year financial support document
  • English proof (TOEFL iBT 72
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 95 or ELS level 112)

Minimum GPA

2

Accepted academic background

Proof of secondary school graduation; foreign transcripts evaluated by ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators); certified financial support document for the first year; US-school transfers need a transfer verification form

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Identification Page
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Financial Support Evidence
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$40,480 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusRiver Forest Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentDepartment of College of Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value125
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Concordia University Chicago. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    183 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.