Program Overview
Administration & Leadership in Early Childhood Education Certificate
Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047
www.clcillinois.edu/programs/ece
Degree: Certificate
Plan 25EF
This certificate is intended for students who already hold degrees or who have taken extensive coursework in other academic fields and have several years experience in early childhood classroom teaching. The program provides the additional study that is often required for a career change, to meet requirements for Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) Director qualifications, National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC) program accreditation criteria, and/or to build skills in early childhood program administration and leadership.
Recommended Plan of Study
First Semester | 13 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
course ^ | College Success Seminar | [2] |
Introduction to Early Childhood Ed* (elective) | 3 | |
Child Development for Educators | 3 | |
Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 | |
ServSafe Food Service Sanitation | 1 | |
Introduction to Business | 3 | |
Second Semester | 12 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Child, Family, and Community | 3 | |
Technology in the Classroom | 3 | |
Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
Elements of Supervision | 3 | |
Third Semester | 11 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
course * | ECE Administrative Practicum - Administrative | 4 |
Administration of ECE Programs | 3 | |
Interviewing Practices | 3 | |
Special Topics in Early Childhood Education | 1-5 | |
Total Hours for Certificate | 36 |
^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.
* See Department Chair for details and application for Illinois Gateways Level 1 Director Credential.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.