21 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0074
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| ECE 102 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE 104 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 107 | Observation and Assessment of the Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 108 | Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 180 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ECE 215 | Infant Toddler Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 270 | Child, Family, and Community Relations | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Completion of this certificate can lead to obtaining the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Credential Level 2. Contact the Early Childhood Education chair for details.
Basic Infant Toddler Certificate Pathway
The following pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Basic Infant Toddler Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ECE 102 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE 104 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 108 | Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Young Child | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECE 107 | Observation and Assessment of the Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 180 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ECE 270 | Child, Family, and Community Relations | 3 |
| ECE 215 | Infant Toddler Techniques | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Students should contact the department chair to discuss the course sequence as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the developmental needs of children ages 0 – 2 years.
- Plan and execute appropriate activities that support all areas of infant/toddler development.
- Plan a safe, healthy learning environment that reflects fundamental knowledge of state and national standards for providing appropriate care for infants and toddlers.
- Articulate orally and in writing the role of observation, planning, documentation, and assessment of growth, development, and learning of infants and toddlers.
- Upon completion of the Basic Infant Toddler Certificate and documentation of all required observation hours and practical experience, be eligible to apply for the IL Infant Toddler Credential, Level 2.