Degrees & Certificates
Early Childhood Education
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)Child Care Worker
Certificate of AchievementDirector Level 1
Certificate of AchievementEarly Childhood Education Level 2
Certificate of AchievementEarly Childhood Education Level 3
Certificate of AchievementESL and Bilingual Credential-Level 2
Certificate of AchievementESL and Bilingual Credential-Level 3
Certificate of AchievementInfant and Toddler Level 2
Certificate of AchievementInfant and Toddler Level 3
Certificate of AchievementOverview
The academic development of children is a rewarding profession, and the demand for well-qualified teachers in public and private schools continues to grow.
Whether you plan to continue your own education or obtain your credential and begin working right away, Waubonsee’s Early Childhood Education Program will help you make a difference in the lives of children, enabling their growth and development and preparing them to become lifelong learners.
Scholarship Opportunity
Are you working or have you ever worked in early childhood education? Are you interested in getting additional educational credentials or an undergraduate degree in early childhood education? Apply now for an Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarship!
Studying Early Childhood Education at Waubonsee
Our professors have strong, real-world experience in early childhood education and teach classes that explore a variety of approaches and techniques to help you develop your personal teaching style.
ECE programs at Waubonsee have been approved by the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies to offer the following credentials as part of the “Gateways to Opportunity: Illinois Professional Development System:”
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Credential Levels 2, 3 and 4
- Infant and Toddler Credential Levels 2, 3 and 4
- Illinois Director Credential Level I
Career Program Outcomes
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Costs and Payments
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Meet Your Faculty
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Working in Early Childhood Education
Whether you prefer teaching or administration — Waubonsee’s Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares you for both.
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