Early Childhood Educator Level 3, Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares students for a career in early childhood education with children ages three to eight years old. It provides opportunities for students to build on the skills established in the Early Childhood Educator Level 2 certificate and to develop the additional necessary skills and theoretical practice to work in a variety of educational settings in schools, families, and communities from ages three to eight years old.
Established in 2018
CIP: 13-1206 Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IGECEL
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 616.00 Hours / 27.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,780.00 |
| Books | $1,773.00 |
| Fees | $812.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,490.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The standard Moraine Valley Community College application process applies. Students meet with an academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. Tuition charged based on in-district rates. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Successful completion of developmental courses
- Reading - Successful completion of developmental courses
- Language - Successful completion of developmental courses
- Writing - Succesful completion of developmental courses
- Prerequisites - Passing a background check
- Other - Certain centers might required a TB test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Early Childhood Educator Level 3, Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
This program prepares students for a career in early childhood education with children ages three to eight years old. It provides opportunities for students to build on the skills established in the Early Childhood Educator Level 2 certificate and to develop the additional necessary skills and theoretical practice to work in a variety of educational settings in schools, families, and communities from ages three to eight years old.
Established in 2018
CIP: 13-1206 Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IGECEL
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 616.00 Hours / 27.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,780.00 |
| Books | $1,773.00 |
| Fees | $812.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,490.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The standard Moraine Valley Community College application process applies. Students meet with an academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. Tuition charged based on in-district rates. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Successful completion of developmental courses
- Reading - Successful completion of developmental courses
- Language - Successful completion of developmental courses
- Writing - Succesful completion of developmental courses
- Prerequisites - Passing a background check
- Other - Certain centers might required a TB test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction