Early Childhood Career Pathway Certificate Level II
(formerly Child Development CDA Preparation Certificate)
Curriculum ECE.CDA.CERT (C420C)
The Early Childhood Career Pathway Certificate is designed for students enrolled in early childhood to attain a Gateway Level 2 Credential to meet ExceleRate/employer requirements. The Early Childhood Career Pathway Certificate is designed for students seeking immediate employment and are pursuing Gateways Credentials to secure employment or progress within a current role. This pathway is designed with stackable course offerings so students can progress within the credentialing program.
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.
CDA Preparation Core
| ECE 110 ◊ Early Child Development | | 3 credits |
| ECE 111 ◊ Introduction to Early Childhood Education | | 3 credits |
| ECE 153 ◊ Guiding Children and Managing the Classroom | | 1 credit |
| Total Semester Credits: | 7 |
| ECE 118 ◊ # Health, Nutrition & Safety | | 3 credits |
| ECE 138 ◊ # Observation, Assessment, Curriculum and Guidance of Young Children | | 3.5 credits |
| ECE 142 ◊ # Students With Disabilities in School | | 3 credits |
| ECE 146 ◊ # Child, Family & Community | | 2 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 11.5 |
Total Credit Hours: 18.5
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required as a prerequisite for each ECE course in all ECE programs.
See ECE course descriptions.
Chairperson: Mary Ann Olson, Ext. 3978
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/EarlyChildhoodCareerPathwayCertificateLevelII/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.