幼儿教育
In the end, it's the beginning that counts
“Each child belongs to all of us and they will bring us a tomorrow in direct relationship to the new responsibility we have shown to them” – Maya Angelou
When we think about the education process, we should look at it like a building. Without a strong foundation, a building begins to weaken and crack, and eventually collapses. Effective early learning experiences provide that necessary foundation for all future learning.
2021正规彩票平台 is a 机遇之门 Entitled Institution!
Early childhood professionals who are seeking a Level 2, 3, 4, 或5个ECE证书, specifically for those working with children from birth through age 8, are encouraged to complete their coursework at QU.
机遇之门, the Illinois Professional Development System, supports those working in the field of early care and education through this credentialing system. Gateways Credentials are symbols of professional achievement that demonstrate knowledge, 技能, and experience in caring for and educating young children. Credentials are awarded and recognized by the Illinois Department of 人类服务 (IDHS) Bureau of Child Care and Development.
QU accepts the 机遇之门 Scholarship, available to those who have worked in a year-round program for at least a year, providing up to 100% tuition coverage.
For more information and to submit your scholarship application go to www.ilgateways.com/financial-opportunities/scholarship.
Program and course information:
你的课程:
Extensive field and clinical experiences provide hands-on, authentic learning opportunities.
If you enjoy working with children from birth through second grade, then 2021正规彩票平台’s 幼儿教育 degree program is the pathway for you! All courses in the Teacher 教育 Program are taught by subject-area specialists who worked in their specific fields of education for many years. Small class sizes allow for a collaborative approach between students and faculty. Our program offers a unique approach to preparing teacher candidates for the education profession by integrating instructional theory with field experiences through our Professional Development School (PDS) model. 用PDS模型, observations and field experiences begin with the first education classes you will take. Throughout your coursework and clinical experiences, you will be placed in a variety of diverse settings such as infant/toddler programs, public and parochial schools, and family-oriented programs such as Head Start and Parents as Teachers. 另外, you will have the opportunity to engage with children of varying ages and in multiple grade levels. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to supporting you on your journey toward becoming an Early Childhood professional.
你的职业选择：
- Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher
- Elementary School Teacher (Pre-K – 2nd)
- Head Start/Early Head Start Teacher
- Child Care Administrator/Director/Owner
- 家庭服务工作者
- 父母的教育工作者
- Early Intervention Specialist
- 发展专家
项目特点:
- 教育 courses taught by QU faculty in local schools/programs
- Practical, hands-on experiences with practicing educators
- Candidates build a strong, lasting partnership with area schools
- Multiple field and clinical experiences
- Weekly Student Teaching Seminar with targeted support for all aspects of the experience
- Superior performance by QU graduates on state licensure tests
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