Harper College Academic Catalog | Teacher (Certificate)

Program Overview

This 30 credit-hour curriculum will qualify students for the Illinois ECE Credential Level 3. Students will need to complete an IL Gateways application. This certificate program meets the minimal educational requirements established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for an early childhood teacher who has also obtained one year of experience in a licensed center.

Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Early Childhood Education Courses
ECE 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 102	Child Development	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
EDU 219	Students with Disabilities in School	3
Required General Education Courses
ENG 101	Composition I	3
Mathematics ¹		3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
Total Hours		30

¹: Students must take at least three credit hours of mathematics MTH 101, MTH 103 or higher.

Gainful Employment

Harper College provides Gainful Employment information to comply with the U.S. Department of Education.