Infant Toddler Level 2 Credential
19 credit hours
Catalog Year 2024-2025
The Illinois Gateways Infant-Toddler 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.
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 & Development of the Young Child
|
2-3 | |
| CHLD 124 |
Curriculum in 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 | |
| CHLD 204 | Infant and Toddler Care | 3 | |
|
OR
|
Foundations of Health, Safety & Nutrition for Child I
OR
Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Child
|
2-3 | |
|
OR
|
Foundations of Partnering w/ Families & Community I
OR
Child, Family and Community
|
2-3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 |
Suggested Sequence (part-time, online classes)
| Semester 1 (Fall or Spring) | CHLD 101, CHLD 103, CHLD 124, CHLD 204 |
|---|---|
| Semester 2 (Fall or Spring) | CHLD 102, CHLD 128, CHLD 202, CHLD 209 |
