Early Childhood Assistant (ECS) Certificate
18 Credit Career Certificate
This curriculum is designed to provide an early childhood caregiver with basic knowledge regarding child growth/development and developmentally appropriate programming.
Requirements
First Semester
| ECE 100 | Early Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| ECE 101 | Observation & Assessment / Children | 3 |
| ECE 105 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for Childre | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Second Semester
| ECE 110 | Introduction to Early Childhood Educatio | 3 |
| ECE 115 | Family,school & Community | 3 |
| ECE 125 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
This Certificate will allow the student to apply for the Level II ECE Illinois Gateway Credential.
This credential fits into the State of Illinois early childhood career lattice system and the ExcelRate Illinois, creating a seamless framework for professional development and promoting access to varied career opportunities in the early childhood field. To earn this credential, students must follow a prescribed course of study. Students should contact the Early Childhood Education Coordinator for further information about this credential and the courses they need to take in order to earn the credentials in addition to their degree.