Early Childhood Credential Continuing Pathway Certificate Level III

(formerly Early Childhood Education Certificate)

Curriculum EDU.ECE.CERT (C320A)

The Early Childhood Credential Continuing Pathway Certificate is designed for students who are taking early childhood courses to attain a Gateway Level 3 Credential to meet ExceleRate/employer requirements. Each Level is designed for credential attainment and progression to the next level of credential, with attainment of the AAS as an end goal.

Daytime field experiences are requirements for all ECE classes, progressing from basic observation to a supervised observation/preparation class which precedes student teaching in the lab school at Triton College.

College and state medical assessments and background inquiry checks are required of all individuals working with young children.

All program electives may not transfer to four year colleges/universities.

Semester One

CourseCategoryCredits
ECE 110 Early Child Development

3 credits

ECE 111 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3 credits

MAT 116 # Math for Elementary School Teachers I

3 credits

RHT 101 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:12

Semester Two

CourseCategoryCredits
ECE 118 # Health, Nutrition & Safety

3 credits

ECE 142 # Students With Disabilities in School

3 credits

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

3 credits

Program electives

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:12

Semester Three

CourseCategoryCredits
ECE 138 # Observation, Assessment, Curriculum and Guidance of Young Children

3.5 credits

ECE 146 # Child, Family & Community

2 credits

Total Semester Credits:5.5

Program electives (3):

CourseCategoryCredits
ECE 121 # Language Development & Activities

3 credits

ECE 231 # Science and Math for Children

3 credits

ECE 233 # Creative Activities for the Young Child

3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 29.5

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each ECE course in all ECE programs.

See ECE course descriptions.

Chairperson: Mary Ann Olson, Ext. 3978

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/EarlyChildhoodCredentialContinuingPathwayCertificateLevelIII/19.0709-Gedt.html

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: finaid@triton.edu.