Major Code
574D

This certificate/credential provides students who wish to specialize in working with infants and toddlers the essential knowledge, skills and experience necessary to provide quality programming. Gateways credentials are awarded and recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Child Care and Development. Gateways credentials are symbols of professional achievement.

Course Requirements

18

m ECE101* Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

m ECE106 Guiding Young Children

3

m ECE115 Child Growth and Development

3

m ECE120 Health, Safety and Nutrition

3

m ECE125 Child, Family and Community

3

m ECE204* Infant and Toddler Curriculum

3

Program Total

18

NOTE: Students must complete 200 hours of documented work experience in an infant and toddler program within a two-year time period to attain the Infant and Toddler Credential Level 2.

m Major course requires minimum grade of C

* 10 Observation Hours included in ECE101.