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.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the successful completion of the Early Childhood Credential Continuing Pathway Level III Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- apply Developmentally Appropriate Practice in all aspects of curriculum and instruction;
- describe the developmental characteristics and needs of children birth through age eight;
- utilize observation, documentation, and assessment to inform their practices with young children;
- establish respectful and reciprocal relationship with children and their families;
- create classroom environments that promote respect and acceptance for human diversity; and
- exhibit professional practices that are aligned with NAEYC Professional Standards and Code of Ethical Conduct.
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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: Ayelet Miller, Email: ayeletmiller@triton.edu, Ext. 3989
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.