Early Childhood Education-Level II Certificate

This certificate is appropriate for you if you have experience in the field or have some college and wish to become a preschool/childcare teacher, qualified through specialized early childhood education courses. This certificate also benefits you if you have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential® and still need 12 credits to satisfy the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensing qualifications to be a director.

Completion of this coursework is required to obtain and be awarded the Level II Early Childhood Illinois Gateway to Opportunity® Credential.

Contact (815) 455-8960 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $2,878.5

Credit Hours to Complete: 18

Weeks to Complete: 32


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What you need to know about getting your Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate (CIP 19.0709)

Total Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $2,187 $7,077.42 $9,256.68 $9,256.68
Additional Costs $691.5 $691.5 $691.5 $691.5
Program Total $2,878.5 $7,768.92 $9,948.18 $9,948.18

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.