Program Overview
This program is for students who want to both transfer early childhood courses to a four-year university and attain Level 3 Credentials to meet ExceleRate/employer requirements.
Additional Program Information
Gateways credentials are awarded and recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Child Care and Development and are not granted through the Illinois Community College Board.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| ECED1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| ECED2633 | Health, Nutrition & Safety | 3 Credits |
| ECED2513 | Child, Family & Community Relations | 3 Credits |
| ECED2523 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 Credits |
| Early Childhood Education Electives | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
General Education
| EDUC1833 | The Exceptional Learner/Child | 3 Credits |
| ENGL1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| MATH1613 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 Credits |
| PSYC1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
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