Program Overview
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 |
|---|---|---|
College Success Seminar | 2 | |
Creative Activities for Infants and Toddlers | 3 | |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
Child Development for Educators | 3 | |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children | 3 | |
English Composition I | 3 | |
Second Semester | 15 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Group Care of Infants and Toddlers | 3 | |
Observation and Assessment | 3 | |
Child, Family, and Community | 3 | |
Math Activities for Young Children | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Speech or | ||
Introduction to Sociology | 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.