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Infant/Toddler Level III - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential Certificate


Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/early-childhood-education
Degree: Certificate
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Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant/Toddler Credentials Levels 2–4 are for child care professionals working with children birth to age 8 who have specific levels of training, education and experience. An Entitled Institution is a college or university who has aligned their coursework with credential requirements. The College of Lake County's Early Childhood Education Department has Entitled Institution status to award Levels II through IV credentials to students who have completed the required courses for each type and level of credential. The following courses are required to obtain and be awarded the Level III Infant/Toddler Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential. All courses required for a Gateways Credential must be earned with a grade of C or Better.


Recommended Plan of Study

First Semester

17 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

course ^

College Success Seminar

2

course

Creative Activities for Infants and Toddlers

3

course

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

course

Child Development for Educators

3

course

Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children

3

course

English Composition I

3

Second Semester

15 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

course

Group Care of Infants and Toddlers

3

course

Observation and Assessment

3

course

Child, Family, and Community

3

course

Math Activities for Young Children

3

course

Fundamentals of Speech or

course

Introduction to Psychology

3

Total Hours for Certificate

32

CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.