2016-17 Catalog (Archived Catalog)
Early Childhood Education: Educator
Early Childhood Education: Educator - Certificate (F16)
(F16) Certificate
This program aligns to the Gateways ECE Level 3 requirements which include completion of a high school diploma or GED to be credentialed.
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. This certificate allows individuals to obtain greater proficiency in the areas of study required in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Credential Program Description
Students enrolled in Early Childhood programs at Sauk Valley Community College will be eligible to complete credentials through Gateways to Opportunities state professional development system for ECE levels 2, 3 and 4. Benefits of this credentialing process increase a student's employability through ACCESS Illinois and makes students eligible for scholarship opportunities and wage differentials.
Work and Employment
The early childhood education program is designed to educate professionals for a diverse and challenging field. Employment opportunities for graduates of the early childhood education program are very positive, whether pursuing a career in a group day care, preschool settings, or in family care.
Criminal History Check Policy
Illinois law requires licensed early childhood programs to conduct a criminal background investigation on applicants for employment. Employment of individuals who have been convicted of committing or attempting to commit offenses that may put children in harm's way is prohibited. Laws vary according to the agency and their licensing body.
All students entering the initial observation course must first submit to a criminal background check (CBC). You will be notified by the College of the fees, date, time and location of the finger printing process. In addition, students listed on the Illinois Sex Offenders Registry, Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Registry, and the National Sex Offenders Registry will be denied entrance into these programs.
If any of the above returns with an incident "hit", you will be notified and will need to meet with SVCC faculty/staff who will review your results and review how it might affect your ability to participate in these programs. An adverse decision may be appealed through the institutional academic appeal process.
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
Academic Advising, 815/835-6354;
Janis Jones, Assistant Professor of Education, 815/835-6410.
Major Field Requirements
- ECE 114 - Child Care and Development 3 Semester hour(s)
- ECE 115 - Principles of Early Childhood Education 3 Semester hour(s)
- ECE 118 - Parent-Teacher-Child-Community Relations 3 Semester hour(s)
- ECE 228 - Child Health, Nutrition and Safety 3 Semester hour(s)
- ECE 240 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children 3 Semester hour(s)
- ECE 275 - Curriculum Development for the Early Childhood Classroom 3 Semester hour(s)
- PED 220 - Rhythms and Games for Children 2 Semester hour(s)
General Education Requirements
- Communications (ENG 101 Required) 3 Semester hour(s)
- Mathematics (MAT 106 Required or Higher) 3 Semester hour(s)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (PSY 103 Required) 3 Semester hour(s)
Total Hours Required for Certificate: 29
First Semester - Sem/Hrs: 14
- ECE 114 - Child Care and Development 3 Semester hour(s)
- ECE 115 - Principles of Early Childhood Education 3 Semester hour(s)
- ECE 118 - Parent-Teacher-Child-Community Relations 3 Semester hour(s)
- ECE 228 - Child Health, Nutrition and Safety 3 Semester hour(s)
- PED 220 - Rhythms and Games for Children 2 Semester hour(s)
Second Semester - Sem/Hrs: 15
- MAT 106 (or higher) 3 Semester hr(s)
- ECE 240 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children 3 Semester hour(s)
- ECE 275 - Curriculum Development for the Early Childhood Classroom 3 Semester hour(s)
- ENG 101 - Composition I 3 Semester hour(s)
- PSY 103 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Semester hour(s)
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