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.
For more information about Early Childhood Education and Care, please visit the program page.
Certificate Requirements
Field of Study Code: ECEC.CER.ADMIN
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECEC 1100 | Intro to the Early Childhood Profession | 3 |
| ECEC 1101 | Growth & Development of the Young Child | 3 |
| ECEC 2210 | The Young Child With Special Needs | 2 |
| ECEC 2211 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECEC 2251 | Curriculum Planning for the Young Child | 3 |
| ECEC 2254 | Administration of an Early Childhood Center - Program Operations | 3 |
| ECEC 2255 | Administration of an Early Childhood Center - Practices & Procedures | 3 |
| ECEC 2256 | Administration of an Early Childhood Center - Staff, Families, & Children | 3 |
| Total Credits | 23 | |