Organizational Leadership at Parkland College
PACE is bringing its degree-completion Organizational Leadership program to Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois. Adult students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership by completing the final 48 credits of the degree on the Parkland campus over four semesters. Eligible students will transfer in general education requirements from Parkland or other institutions. This is not an online program, but is offered in the PACE format of one course at a time, one night a week for five weeks.
Next cohort for Elementary Education at Parkland College: January 2016
If you want to start in January, then apply now! There are certain classes that are needed before you can start the cohort, so we recommend an appointment to evaluate your transcripts and help you plan. You will also need to have passed the ACT Plus Writing with a 22 composite and 19 in English Writing OR show proof of registration for the exam prior to the January start.
Early Childhood Education
The program prepares students to work with young children from birth through third grade. Coursework results in a Type 04 certification, English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement, letter of approval for Early Childhood Special Education from the Illinois State Board of Education, and coursework to prepare students to earn a developmental therapist credential from the Department of Social Services.
Elementary Education
Students in the Elementary Education program are prepared to teach grades kindergarten through fifth and will earn an English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement. Students will spend one semester in supervised teaching at an elementary school.
Educator Certification
For those who already have a bachelor's degree, Educator Certification is available.