Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Educational and Youth Studies] From Roosevelt University

The ?programme offered by Roosevelt University?prepares every candidate to work democratically with diverse children and families, including those with special needs and second language backgrounds. It leads to employment credentials that are recognized by schools, child care agencies, and non-profit community organizations. EDUC majors may concentrate in Early Care and Education or Youth Development and Education.

This program is unique because it addresses the significant need in Chicago and across the nation for college graduates who are committed to working with children and youth in child care agencies, schools, and community organizations. Successful completion of the Early Care and Education concentration entitles students to the Level 5 ECE Credential, an Illinois employment credential that signals substantial training, education, and experience with respect to children birth through age 8. Successful completion of the Youth Development and Education concentration entitles students to a paraprofessional educator endorsement on an Illinois Educator License with Stipulations. Individuals with this license and endorsement can provide instructional support in any school that includes programs supported by Title 1, Part A funds.

Careers

Graduates of the Early Child Care and Education concentration get jobs as teachers and assistants in private pre-kindergarten settings and Head Start classrooms; administrators of child care programs and businesses; and managers and assistants in child advocacy organizations. Graduates of the Youth Development and Education concentration get jobs as paraprofessionals in public and private schools; teachers in tutoring and after-school programs; and managers and assistants in public and private agencies serving school-age and older children.