Early Childhood Ed Level 2 Credential
16 credit hours
Catalog Year 2024-2025
The Illinois Gateways Level Two Credential is designed to support movement through the state of Illinois Career Lattice. The Level Two Credential expands on foundational professional knowledge, and supports progression to the Level Three Credential or direct exit into the field.
CAREER PATH REQUIREMENTS
Choose this option if you are planning on transitioning directly into the workforce.
| Class | Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHLD 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
| CHLD 103 | Healthy Interactions, Relationships & Environment | 3 | |
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OR
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Foundations of Child Development I
OR Growth & Development of Young Child
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2-3
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| CHLD 124 | Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs (or prior completion of CHLD 105) |
2 | |
| CHLD 128 | Foundations of Observation & Assessment I (or prior completion of CHLD 109) |
2 | |
| CHLD 228
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Note: If transferring to ISU's ECE program, completion of the Associates in Arts in addition to CHLD 102, 110, 207, 209, EDUC 135 and the completion of the ACT with a score of 22 (with writing) or the Basic Skills test is required.
