Early Childhood Ed Level 3 Credential
27 credit hours
Catalog Year 2024-2025
The Illinois Gateways Level Three Credential is designed to support movement through the state of Illinois Career Lattice. The Level Three Credential expands on foundational professional knowledge, and supports progression to the Level Four Credential or direct exit into the field.
General Education Requirements
| Class | Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Critical Reading & Writing | 3 | |
|
OR MATH
|
Math Content & Concepts for The Young Child
OR any college level MATH course
|
3-4 | |
| GECC | Any one IAI General Education Core Curriculum course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 |
Core Certificate Requirements
| Class | Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHLD 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
| CHLD 103 | Healthy Interactions, Relationships & Environment | 3 | |
|
OR
|
Foundations of Child Development I
OR
Growth and Development of Young Child
|
2-3 | |
| CHLD 124 |
Curriculum for Early Childhood Settings I
(or prior completion of CHLD 105)
|
2 | |
| CHLD 128 |
Foundations of Observation & Assessment I
(or prior completion of CHLD 109)
|
2 | |
|
OR
|
Health, Safety and Nutrition for Child
OR
Foundations of Health, Safety & Nutrition I and II
|
3 | |
|
OR
|
Child, Family & Community
OR
Foundations of Partnering w/ Families and Community I and II
|
3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Suggested Sequence - Online Classes
| Semester | Classes |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 (Fall or Spring) | CHLD 101, CHLD 103, CHLD 124, CHLD 128, ENGL 101 |
| Semester 2 (Fall or Spring) | CHLD 102, CHLD 202, CHLD 209, CHLD 222, IAI Elective |
