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Heartland Community College

Family Specialist Level 3 Credential

9 credit hours


The Illinois Gateways Family Specialist Credential (FSC) Level 3 is for professionals who provide direct services to families and is designed to support movement through the state of Illinois Career Lattice. The FSC Level 3 expands on foundational professional knowledge and supports progression to the Level 4 credential or direct exit into the field. Those who complete this pathway should apply to Gateways directly for the credential here.  

Program Prerequisite: Completion of Family Specialist Level 2 Competencies

Class Title Credit Hours
CHLD 209 Child, Family and Community 3
Electives

Six credit hours taken from courses in at least two of the following areas:

6
Total Credit Hours 9
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Normal, IL 61761
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