Educating Young Children (Birth - Gr. 2) (BS) 25-26 Fixed

    MAJOR EVALUATION FORM
    EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN (Birth-Gr.2) (BS)
    Overall Combined GPA of 2.75 or higher; Major GPA of 2.75

    2025-2026 Catalog

    Receipt of this form in no way indicates acceptance in the Educating Young Children Program (birth-grade 2). Students may not enroll in any EYC courses without first being admitted to the Educating Young Children Program.

    As part of the application to the Educating Young Children Program requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.75. Please also see the Application for Admission to a Teacher Education Program on the University website for additional application information.

    All courses on this form require grades of C-(1.70) or higher to fulfill licensure requirements. In addition, other courses require grades of C- (1.70) or higher to fulfill licensure, minor, endorsement or approval requirements.

    ALL students must complete at least half of their EYC courses at Elmhurst University and must complete three full terms (fall/spring) at EU prior to student teaching.


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    Required Prerequisite Courses: Must be completed during the freshman and sophomore years before entering EYC program
    Physical Science course with lab (1 course chosen from either area; must be at least .75 course credits)
    One Life Science course with lab (course chosen from below; must be at least .75 course credits)

    2 Social Science courses (1 course chosen from 2 of 4 areas; must be a total of 1.5 course credits)

    *Recommended 


    Block 1: Birth - 3 Years
    Block 2: 3 - 5 Years Old
    Block 3: Primary
    Block 4: Student Teaching Clinical