Admissions Requirements

GPA

For Spring 2025 applicants, it is expected that applicants to this program will have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (A = 4.0).

For Fall 2025 and future term applicants, it is expected that applicants to this program will have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (A = 4.0). A 3.25 GPA or higher is highly recommended.

Language Other than English

For admissionto this program, you must have completedeither three levels of one language other than English in high school orthrough the second level (two semesters) of one language other than English in college prior to application submission. If the 2nd level is in progress at the time of application, the course requirement will be considered incomplete.

Coursework

Quantitative Reasoning I general education equivalent course must be completed prior to application submission. if in progress upon application submission, the course requirement will be considered incomplete.

Students With Fewer Than 45 Graded, Transferable Credit Hours at Time of Application

If you’ll apply to Illinois with fewer than 45 graded, transferable credit hours, you must complete transfer coursework equivalent to the following University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign courses before or during the term you’re submitting your application:

RHET 105, Writing & Research (requires a two-course English composition sequence at most schools)

Students With More Than 45 Graded, Transferable Credit Hours at Time of Application

In addition to the courses listed above, if you’ll apply to Illinois with more than 45 graded, transferable credit hours, you must complete transfer coursework equivalent to the following University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign courses before or during the term you’re submitting your application:

EPOL 201, Foundations of Education (program-approved equivalent)
EPSY 201, Educational Psychology
ISBE Social Science Rubrics. Select one course from each of the following categories:
ECON, Economics
GEOG/GGIS, Geography/Geography & Geographic Information Science
HIST, History
PS, Political Science
ISBE Earth & Space Science Class Requirement. Approved classes include:
ASTR 100, Introduction to Astronomy
ASTR 121, The Solar System
ASTR 122, Stars & Galaxies
ASTR 150, Killer Skies: Astro-Disasters
ASTR 210, Introduction to Astrophysics
ATMS 100, Introduction to Meteorology
ATMS 120, Severe & Hazardous Weather
ATMS 140, Climate & Global Change
GEOG 103, Earth’s Physical Systems
GEOL 100, Planet Earth
GEOL 107, Physical Geology
GEOL 111, Emergence of Life
GEOL 117, The Oceans
GEOL 118, Natural Disasters
GEOL 143, History of Life
GEOL 208, History of the Earth System

Teacher Education Licensure

This program leads to teacher licensure in the state of Illinois. Learn more about the Illinois State Board of Education requirements for teacher licensure.

Admissions Recommendations

We also highly recommend that you meet the following criteria before transferring into this program, although it isn’t required that you do so in order to be admitted.

GPA

It is highly recommended that applicants to this program have a GPA of 3.25 (A = 4.0).

Coursework

It is strongly recommended that transfer applicants complete the College of Education’s Language Requirement for graduation (detailed below) prior to transfer.

Students With Fewer Than 45 Graded, Transferable Credit Hours at Time of Application

If you’ll apply to Illinois with fewer than 45 graded, transferable credit hours, we also recommend that you complete transfer coursework equivalent to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign courses required for students with 45 or more graded, transferable credit hours as listed above.

Early Childhood Professional Education Program

In compliance with the Illinois Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act, the College of Education offers admission to students who have satisfied the following admission requirements:

Are or were a member of the incumbent workforce currently working or having worked in the early childhood field
AA, AS, AAS, or AT degree with major in Early Childhood Education from an approved Illinois community college. The degree must be completed prior to the first term of enrollment at UIUC.
Gateways Level 4 Credential and current membership in the Gateways to Opportunity Registry
Minimum GPA of 2.0

This program is uniquely designed to offer coursework online, in the evening, and in an eight-week format to meet the needs of working professionals. Field and clinical experiences will be arranged to meet the geographic and logistical constraints of program participants. This program offers two professional tracks:

Licensure Track: ECE bachelor’s degree and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator Licensure 0-2nd Grade and Gateways Level 5 Credential
Non-Licensure Track: ECE bachelor’s degree and Gateways Level 5 Credential

If you’re interested in admission to this program and meet the requirements above, you should apply to the Early Childhood Education major and indicate your interest in the essay portion of your application. Review our website for more details or contact the Director of the Early Childhood Professional Education Program, Anne Pradzinski, with any questions.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, all students are required to complete at least 45 semester hours of credit at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At least 21 of these credit hours must be at the 300 or 400 level.

General Education Courses

Included in our graduation requirements are general education (gen ed) courses. These classes allow you to gain and use broad knowledge beyond the specialized learning you’ll do through your major. Learn more about our general education requirements. You may be able to use Transferology to find gen ed courses that will transfer over from your institution to UIUC.

Language other than English

For graduationfrom the College of Education, a student must complete three years of one language other than English in high school or through the third level (3 semesters) of one language other than English in college.

Learn More About This Major

To learn more about this program, including degree requirements and similar majors, we encourage you to check out the below resources.

Degree Requirements
Program Website