Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate

This 30 credit-hour certificate program emphasizes a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. It meets the minimal educational requirements established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, for an early childhood teacher who has obtained one year's experience in a licensed center.

Required:
CCA 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
CCA 102 Child Development I 3
CCA 115 Principles of Early Childhood Curriculum 3
CCA 209 Language Development and Activities for the Young Child 3
CCA 210 Creative Activities for Young Children or
CCA 221 Math and Science for the Young Child 3
CCA 219 Psychology of Exceptional Children or
CCA 223 Exceptional Child in Early Childhood Programs 3
CCA 226 Observation and Guidance of the Young Child 3
CCA 252 Child-Family-Community 3
CCA 291 Early Childhood Practicum I 3
ENG 101 Composition 3