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Governors State University offers affordable, ethical, and exceptional higher education options located just 40 miles south of Chicago, IL. Prioritizing academic rigor, we dedicate ourselves to equipping students with both the expertise and self-assurance needed to thrive professionally and stand out in their chosen fields. Graduates with Early Childhood Education degrees from Governors State are ready to take on roles as educators and school leaders, creating meaningful change in communities. Early childhood educators focus on addressing the educational, developmental, social, and physical requirements of young learners, ensuring secure environments for growth. Due to persistent teacher shortages, today's youth face potential gaps in receiving proper educational mentorship. You can be the crucial foundation helping children grow into perpetual learners.
This program is ideal for: Those pursuing an accredited bachelor's degree. Those not seeking initial teaching certification (participants cannot apply for a Professional Educator License). Those aiming to obtain the Gateways Director's Credential