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Program facts
Begin your career as an educator with the Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant program. This certificate provides you with foundational training in infant/toddler care and education.
You’ll take courses focused on areas such as child development; infant/toddler programs; principles of early childhood curriculum; and health, nutrition and safety. Additionally, you’ll get hands-on experience working with children at the Harper College Early Childhood Laboratory School, an on-site preschool, where you’ll train under the guidance of certified education professionals.
Credit earned for this certificate can be applied to the Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Degree at Harper College.
This 15 credit-hour certificate program will qualify students for the Illinois Infant Toddler Credential - Level 2. Students will need to complete an IL Gateways application. This certificate will provide an assistant teacher in a licensed child care facility with basic knowledge in infant/toddler care and education.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Child Development | 3 |
| ECE 111 | Infant/Toddler Programs | 3 |
| ECE 115 | Principles of Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE 250 | Health, Nutrition and Safety | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Students interested in early childhood education may also be interested in:
For more information about infant/toddler aide courses at Harper, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.
Please note: This program is not financial aid eligible.