Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate

This 30 credit-hour certificate program emphasizes a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. It meets the minimal educational requirements established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, for an early childhood teacher who has obtained one year's experience in a licensed center.

Required:
ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
ECE 102 Child Development I 3
ECE 115 Principles of Early Childhood Curriculum 3
ECE 209 Language Development and Activities for the Young Child 3
ECE 210 Creative Activities for Young Children or
ECE 221 Math and Science for the Young Child 3
ECE 219 Psychology of Exceptional Children or
ECE 223 Exceptional Child in Early Childhood Programs 3
ECE 226 Observation and Guidance of the Young Child 3
ECE 252 Child-Family-Community 3
ECE 291 Early Childhood Practicum I 3
ENG 101 Composition 3