Early Childhood Education and Care Administrator, Certificate
Completion of the Early Childhood Education and Care Administrator certificate , with either an AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) or completion of 64 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university. The certificate requires 23 credits in early childhood education to meet the academic requirements for Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) Director Qualifications effective July 1, 2017.
Courses
- ECEC 1100 — Intro to the Early Childhood Profession 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 1101 — Growth & Development of the Young Child 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2210 — The Young Child With Special Needs 2 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2211 — Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2251 — Curriculum Planning for the Young Child 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2254 — Administration of an Early Childhood Center - Program Operations 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2255 — Administration of an Early Childhood Center - Practices & Procedures 3 Credit Hours
- ECEC 2256 — Administration of an Early Childhood Center - Staff, Families, & Children 3 Credit Hours