Major

Careers

Early Childhood Education

Related Skills

  • Strong work ethics and professional manners
  • Listen, interpret and communicate effectively
  • Good knowledge about child development
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Works well in a team environment and individually
  • Integrate technology into the education programs
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective writing capability
  • Creativity – using sounds, color, imagery and art

Contact

Career Industry Liaison

Olanna Pullen
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center

Internship Coordinators

Amber Bostwick
(309) 438-5461
DeGarmo 232

Jill Donnel
(309) 438-8769
DeGarmo 251

Carolyn Rutherford
(309) 438-5024
DeGarmo 61N

Amanda Parrott
(309) 438-5029
DeGarmo 58C

Related Fields

  • Camp Director
  • Day-Care Center Director/Owner
  • Day-Care Teacher
  • Early Childhood Teacher (Certified birth – 3rd grade)
  • Governess/Nanny
  • Head Start Teacher
  • Librarian
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Principal
  • Professor
  • Recreational Professional
  • Researcher
  • Superintendent
  • Trainer
  • Tutor
  • Writer/Author