Early Childhood Education and Care Transfer Opportunities

As of July 28, 2021, the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) has established that the AAS in ECE, from an entitled Illinois community college, transfers in full to all Illinois state public universities and the private universities that are part of the ECACE.  *This is similar to a 2+2.

Students who successfully complete the full AAS in Early Childhood Education and the Level 4 Gateways Credential (all ECEC courses must be passed with a 'C' or better) and have an overall 2.0GPA or better on a 4.0 scale, will be granted junior level status in the university early childhood program upon transfer and will not be required to repeat courses or take additional credit hours beyond what is required of original baccalaureate students unless pursuing additional endorsements on the student's Professional Educator License (PEL).

All Illinois public universities, and some Illinois private universities, are held to the requirements of Public Act 102-0174.  A list of those universities that accept the full Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education with the Level 4 Gateways Credential can be found through the Early Childhood Access Consortium For Equity.

Articulation Agreements and Guaranteed Admissions Programs are not the only ways that students can transfer. College of DuPage courses are designed to transfer to many different institutions. Transfer guides are available to aid students in this process.

Transfer guides suggest specific College of DuPage course subjects that meet prerequisites for specific majors. These guides also provide contact information, basic information about the major, admission & degree requirements, general education requirements and transfer policies. Explore transfer guides by transfer institution.

• National Louis University, AAS in Early Childhood Education to BA in Early Childhood Education