Program Description

With a master’s in early childhood education, you can address the learning and socio-emotional needs of children from birth to second grade. This intensive, field-based program prepares you to work democratically with diverse children and families, including those with special needs and second language backgrounds. The degree leads to an Illinois teaching license. At Roosevelt, you’ll build inclusive, engaging relationships with faculty, school practitioners and learners. Immerse yourself in diverse school and community cultures. 

The early childhood education degree is ideal for students who don’t have an undergraduate major in education but aspire to transform schools and classrooms. The program nurtures social justice leadership and coaches candidates toward career success. Roosevelt graduates teach preschool students and children in K-2 classrooms. Here are just a few of the districts and organizations where alumni work:

• Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools
• Barrington 220 School District
• Bright Horizons
• Chicago Public Schools
• Joliet Public Schools District 86
• Keeneyville School District 20
• Schaumburg School District 54
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• University of Chicago Law Schools

Admission Requirements

• A GPA of 2.7 is required in undergraduate degree.
• No GRE required

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6.5	6	6.5

Remarks:

• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $39,764.
• Yearly tuition fee is given.
• Foreign Credential Evaluation required