Major Code
582A

This certificate provides students with additional skills for managing child care and preschool programs. Credentials are awarded and recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Bureau of Child Care and Development. Students must apply to Gateways to receive this credential.

In addition to completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education, the Director Level 1 certificate also requires the following specialized courses.

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 - Director Level 1 Certificate

Course Requirements

9

BUS100 Introduction to Business

3

ECE230* Early Childhood Center Administration

3

ECE299** Early Childhood Education Administration Internship

3

Program Total

9

*Students may choose to take ECE 230 as one of the elective/emphasis area courses in the AAS degree when their emphasis area is either ECE Level 4 or Infant and Toddler Level 4. This course will then count as part of their AAS degree and as a requirement for the Director Level 1 credential.

**Students may substitute the verification of 1200 work experience hours in an administrative role for ECE 299.