Early Childhood Education Subsequent Certification (non degree program)
Teachers who hold an Illinois teaching certificate in elementary education, secondary education, or special education may add certification in early childhood education through this standards-based sequence. Teachers who hold only a teaching certificate from another state or who hold only a temporary, substitute, or other specialized teaching certificate are not eligible for this program. Candidates for subsequent certification must be admitted to the graduate program for the certificate being sought.
Eligible candidates begin by completing ECE569 which includes the development of a college-approved electronic portfolio as a self-assessment of the extent to which they have met the state standards for early childhood certification. The portfolio will be reviewed by a faculty team from the new certification area and additional requirements for the certificate will be determined. Candidates then meet with an advisor from early childhood to plan a personalized program. At the conclusion of this personalized program, candidates complete a practicum experience, ECE575, the extent of which is determined by the faculty team, taking into account candidates' previous experience and state standards. At the conclusion of the practicum, candidates may apply for state certification in early childhood education.
Courses:
| ECE569 |
Portfolio Development for Subsequent Certificates |
4 SH |
Courses selected in collaboration with an advisor to complete certification standards (courses and semester hours to be determined)
| ECE575 |
Subsequent Certificate Program Practicum |
3-6 SH |
Early Childhood Education Practicing Professional ( type 04 certification, non degree program)
Experienced early childhood teachers who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution but have no teaching cerfiticate may earn certification in early childhood education through this standards-based sequence. Candidates must submit an application for admission to National College of Education, must have achieved a passing score on the Illinois Test of Basic Skills, and must participate in an interview with Early Childhood Education faculty.
Eligible candidates begin by completing ECE567 which includes the development of a college-approved electronic portfolio as a self-assessment of the extent to which they have met the state standards for early childhood certification. The portfolio will be reviewed by a faculty team and additional requirements for the certificate will be determined. Candidates then meet with an advisor from early childhood to plan a personalized program. At the conclusion of this personalized program, candidates complete a practicum experience, ECE568, with the minimum number of hours required as 3 SH, and the maximum as 6 SH. Hours are determined by a faculty advisor, taking into account candidates' previous experience and state standards. At the conclusion of the practicum, candidates may apply for state certification in early childhood education.
Courses:
| ECE567 |
Portfolio Development for Practicing Professionals |
4 SH |
If additional courses are required for complete certification standards, these are determined in collaboration with an advisor.
| ECE568 |
Practicum for Practicing Professionals |
3-6 SH |
