Early Childhood Education Certificate

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Program Code: S.CDE.CER

Graduation requirement: 32 credit hours

The Early Childhood Education certificate fulfills the minimum educational requirements of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for early childhood teachers. Courses help students reach Illinois Gateways Early Childhood Education Credential Level 3, Infant Toddler Caregiver Credential Level 2, and Illinois Great Start Wage Supplement Program Level 4.

All courses apply toward the Early Childhood Education Associate’s Degree educational requirement.

Program Notes

A criminal background investigation is required prior to field experience. Students are responsible for any fees.
To take ECE 222 , students must have a 2.0 GPA and instructor approval.

Graduation Requirements

Program Courses (26 credit hours)

ECE 123 - Socialization and Guidance for the Young Child 2 credit hours
ECE 124 - Program Planning for the Young Child 3 credit hours
ECE 125 - Observation and Assessment 3 credit hours
ECE 144 - Caring for Infants and Toddlers 4 credit hours
ECE 201 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition of the Young Child 3 credit hours
ECE 222 - Assisting in the Child-Care Center 5 credit hours
ECE 223 - Child, Family, and Community 3 credit hours
ECE 227 - Language and Literature for the Young Child 3 credit hours

General Education Courses (6 credit hours)

ENG 101 - Composition I 3 credit hours
PSY 207 - Introduction to Child Psychology 3 credit hours

Suggested Full-time Sequence

Title

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Program Notes

Graduation Requirements

Program Courses (26 credit hours)

General Education Courses (6 credit hours)

Suggested Full-time Sequence

1st Semester (Fall)

2nd Semester (Spring)

3rd Semester (Fall)