Early Childhood Education Gateways ECE Level 3 Certificate

Location(s): Main Campus

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Career Curriculum: ECE 0008
Minimum Hours: 28
Major Code: 1.2 190709
Effective Date: Fall 2025

First Year - Fall Semester (13 Credit Hours)

ECE 151 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECE 160 - Child, Growth and Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECE 161 - Early Childhood Practicum 1 Credit Hour(s)
ECE 260 - Child, Family & Community Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECE 272 - Language and Literacy Development 3 Credit Hour(s)

First Year - Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours)

ECE 120 - Guiding Play and Learning 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECE 265 - Early Childhood Curriculum 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 132 - General Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 108 - College Algebra 4 Credit Hour(s)
OR
MAT 120 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
BUS 111 - Business Math 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 107 - College Algebra with Integratedreview 4 Credit Hour(s)
OR

Notes and Information

Fall Only Class

ECE 151 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECE 260 - Child, Family & Community Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECE 272 - Language and Literacy Development 3 Credit Hour(s)

Spring Only Classes

ECE 120 - Guiding Play and Learning 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECE 265 - Early Childhood Curriculum 3 Credit Hour(s)

Note

The Early Childhood Education certificate program is an ICCB approved extension of the Early Childhood Education A.A.S. degree program (ECE 0005).

Students who complete this certificate program meet the requirements for the Gateways Level 3 ECE Credential. All coursework in this certificate program work toward the ECE Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Career Opportunities: Individuals completing this certificate are better qualified to work as assistant teachers in child care centers. These individuals are also better qualified to provide quality child care in their homes.

John A. Logan College reserves the right to modify this curriculum guide as needed. Please verify with your academic advisor the accuracy and timelines of this document.