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Program facts
This program will prepare you to lead an infant/toddler classroom. You’ll learn about childhood development, assessment, health and safety, and more.
Harper College is home to the Early Childhood Laboratory School, an on-site preschool, where you can 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 30 credit-hour certificate program will qualify students for the Illinois Infant Toddler Credential-Level 3. Student will need to complete an IL Gateways application. This certificate will provide a teacher in a licensed child care facility with the knowledge in infant/toddler care and education.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Early Childhood Education Courses | ||
| 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 226 | Assessment and Guidance | 3 |
| ECE 250 | Health, Nutrition and Safety | 3 |
| ECE 252 | Child-Family-Community | 3 |
| Required General Education Courses | ||
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Placement into college-level mathematics without support. See the math placement grid for more information.
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.