Major Code
580A

This certificate provides students the essential knowledge, skills and experience necessary to provide quality programing for children birth through age 8. With this certificate, students are eligible to apply for the Gateways ECE Level 3 credential (an application fee may be required). 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.

Career Ready Pathway (9 Months)

Guided pathways are recommended course sequences for earning a certificate or degree. Waubonsee’s academic and career advising and counseling professionals are available to guide students on their path to graduate.

Career Ready Pathway - Early Childhood Education Level 3 Certificate

Course Requirements

29

ENG101 First-Year Composition I
or Equivalent.

3

Mathematics Elective *

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective

3

ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE106 Guiding Young Children

3

ECE115 Child Growth and Development

3

ECE120 Health, Safety and Nutrition

3

ECE125 Child, Family and Community

3

ECE130 Observation and Assessment

2

ECE198 Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs

3

Program Total

29

* Any mathematics course 100 level or above will meet this requirement. Transfer students are encouraged to meet with an Academic and Career Advisor for course selection.