Early Childhood Level 3
Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential- Cost
- $5,811*
Learn nuanced care for young children
With an Early Childhood Level 3 certificate, you practice observational assessment and study how it informs curriculum instruction. Your coursework prepares you to obtain the Level 3 Early Childhood Illinois Gateways to Opportunity credential.
Whether you work in a public or private childcare center, your courses prepare you for responsibilities such as:
- observation and assessment of young children’s education
- development of children from birth through age 8
- problem solving
- parent communication
What can you do with a Level 3 Certificate in Early Childhood Education?
You value using play to encourage children’s self-esteem. With Level 3 Certificate Early Childhood Education (E.C.E.) courses, you build the skills to achieve this goal. Practice taking a child-centered approach to guidance and early social development.
Start a career right away in one of the following roles:
- infant teacher
- toddler teacher
- preschool teacher
- paraprofessional
- childcare lead teacher
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Illinois Gateways to Opportunity
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Program Length: 1 Year
Full-time students finish in 1 year.
Career Outlook
You know an education is important, but the career you get after graduating is even more important. We’re working to identify the most relevant career data for this program. Until then, you can explore the latest career opportunities in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Your CCN guides you through the admission process, helps you choose your academic program, enroll in classes and connect you with resources.
Recommended Pathway
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.
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- Credit for prior learning available
- Dual credit options available
- Global citizenship
- Online/Virtual options available
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights CLC 120 2 ECE 121 3 ECE 124 3 ECE 141 3 ENG 121 3 CMM 121 3 -
Course Code CLC 120 Course Title Credits 2 Course Highlights -
Course Code ECE 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ECE 124 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ECE 141 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ENG 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code CMM 121 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights ECE 220 3 ECE 223 3 ECE 229 3 ECE 241 3 ECE 242 3 -
Course Code ECE 220 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ECE 223 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ECE 229 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ECE 241 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights -
Course Code ECE 242 Course Title Credits 3 Course Highlights
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Total Credit Hours
32*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
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