Early Childhood Education Advanced - Sauk Valley Community College

Early Childhood Education Advanced from Sauk Valley Community College is a Campus Certificate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Early Childhood Education certificate program will assist individuals in securing the education and credentials needed to obtain employment in child care facilities and/or schools. The advanced certificate allows individuals to obtain greater proficiency in the areas of study required in the field of Early Childhood Education , satisfies course requirements needed to serve as a teacher aide in the state of Illinois, and provides some educational course requirements for paraprofessional qualifications as defined in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The Advanced Certificate is also developed to meet the minimal requirement for approval as a qualified child care director at a freestanding facility. The Department of Children and Family Services requires a director to be at least 21 years old, have completed two years of college and 18 hours of approved credit dealing with the very young child or have equivalent experience and credentials. Work and Employment The employment of elementary and secondary paraprofessionals is dependent upon publicly-funded resources. Most employment opportunities in this occupation will result from fairly high attrition or turnover. Many employment opportunities include part-time positions but full-time employment is available on a limited basis. These positions usually merit entry-level pay. Advancement to other occupations related to child and adolescent care is possible with further education, training and experience. Professional Core Requirements ECE 202 - Language Development in Young Children 3 Semester hour(s) or ECE 206 - Mathematics and Science for Young Children 3 Semester hour(s) ECE 208 - Guidance Principles for Children 0-13 3 Semester hour(s) ECE 275 - Curriculum Development for the Early Childhood Classroom 3 Semester hour(s) or EDU 220 - The Exceptional Child 3 Semester hour(s) EDU 275 - Educational Psychology 3 Semester hour(s) ENG 101 - Composition I 3 Semester hour(s) HSV 101 - Introduction to Human Relations 3 Semester hour(s) PSY 103 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Semester hour(s) Total required beyond the Basic certificate: 21 Related Requirements: 5-6 semester hours to be selected from the following list: ACC 100 - Basic Accounting 4 Semester hour(s) BUS 205 - Principles of Management 3 Semester hour(s) ECE 200 - Art and Music for Young Children 3 Semester hour(s) or EDU 227 - Music for Elementary Teachers 3 Semester hour(s) ECE 228 - Child Health, Nutrition and Safety 3 Semester hour(s) EDU 101 - Introduction to Education 3 Semester hour(s) EDU 102 - Computer Education for Teachers 3 Semester hour(s) EDU 221 - Children's Literature 3 Semester hour(s) MAT 110 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3 Semester hour(s) PED 213 - First Aid 2 Semester hour(s) PED 220 - Rhythms and Games for Children 2 Semester hour(s) PSY 200 - Human Growth and Development 3 Semester hour(s) or PSY 214 - Child Psychology 3 Semester hour(s) Total Hours Required for Certificate: 32-33 View more details on Sauk Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.