Child Development Director Certificate

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This program prepares students to meet Illinois Department of Children and Family Services requirements to be an Early Childhood Education Center Director. Students must also have completed two years of college credit. Since PSC is an entitled institution, these courses can be used to meet Illinois Gateways Director Credential 1 requirements.

Program Requirements

ECED 103 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
ECED 104 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECED 120 Child, Family, and Community
ECED 130 Guidance and Classroom Management
ECED 213 Multicultural Education
ECED 217 Administration of Early Childhood Education Centers - Personnel, Families and Children
ECED 218 Administration of Early Childhood Education Centers - Practices and Procedures
ECED 251 Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs
ED 101 Child Growth and Development

Choose 3 credits from the following, based on recommendation of the program coordinator:

ECED 150 Introduction to Early Childhood Center Administration - Legal Requirements
ECED 151 Introduction to Early Childhood Center Administration - Program Operations
ECED 152 Introduction to Early Childhood Center Administration - Facilities Management
ECED 219 Applied Early Childhood Center Administration
ECED 298 Administration of an Early Childhood Center Internship

Program Total: 30 credits

Gainful Employment

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