Early Childhood Alternative Licensure Program

The UIC Early Childhood Alternative Licensure program is a teacher residency program for teachers working in Chicago Community Agencies.  The program is in partnership City of Chicago Early Learning scholarship program.  Following a course study, program candidates complete a two-year residency to earn an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in early childhood education.

These courses are not open to general applications. The application process is overseen by the City of Chicago, not UIC. To determine eligibility for the program, please visit the program website.

To learn more about the program, visit the program website or contact Claire Grimminga at claireg@uic.edu or (312) 996-7022.

Courses

DateCourse TitleCollegeFormat
April 9 - June 26, 2025EPSY 522 - Internship in Early ChildhoodCollege of EducationOn Campus
May 30 - June 10, 2025EPSY 523 - Advanced Curriculum and Practice in Early Childhood EducationCollege of EducationOn Campus
August 26 - November 3, 2025EPSY 522 - Internship in Early ChildhoodCollege of EducationTBD
January 12 - May 1, 2026EPSY 520: Introduction to Curriculum and Practice in Early Childhood EducationCollege of EducationTBD
January 12 - May 1, 2026EPSY 522 - Internship in Early ChildhoodCollege of EducationTBD