Program Overview
Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood 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 |
|---|---|---|
College Success Seminar | 2 | |
Introduction to Early Childhood Ed | 3 | |
Child Development for Educators | 3 | |
Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children | 3 | |
English Composition I or | ||
Introduction to Professional & Technical Composition | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Speech or | ||
Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Second Semester | 15 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Observation and Assessment | 3 | |
Child, Family, and Community | 3 | |
Language and Development and Early Literacy | 3 | |
Guidance and Social Development | 3 | |
Math Activities for Young Children or | ||
Contemporary Mathematics or | ||
Quantitative Literacy Literacy or | ||
General Education Statistics | 3 | |
Total Hours for Certificate | 32 | |
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.