Academics
Early childhood Education – Basic
The mission of the Early Childhood Education Basic Certificate program is to prepare students for employment in the early childhood education field by educating them in the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and hands-on techniques and skills of early childhood education and preparing them for the Gateways ECE Level 2 Credential, which can lead to Level 3 and Level 4 Credentials.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CHILD 110 | INTRODUCTION TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CHILD 120 | HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CHILD 130 | INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE ACTIVITIES | 3 |
| CHILD 134 | OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN | 3 |
| CHILD 140 | CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY | 3 |
| CHILD 142 | HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CHILD 110; CHILD 120; CHILD 140 |
| Spring Semester 1 | CHILD 130; CHILD 134; CHILD 142 |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center Room 205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Human Services
Career Pathway:
Early Childhood Development and Services