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KEC Course Title: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1 & 2 (ADVANCED)
(19151A001/19153A001/19198A002)

Class Location: KEC

High School Credits Available: 2 ea. College Credits Available: 3 ECE1

Dual Credit Course Info: ECE112 - Guiding Young Children
● Dual credit through Kishwaukee College
for ECE1

Certification(s):

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions available - 1 2 3
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency ECE2 - Successful completion of Early Childhood Education 1
Required:

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / NA
Curriculum:

* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / NA
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees:
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to
those that may be charged by your sending school. Uniform: NA

Miscellaneous: $10 Credential Fee
Fee waived for 2026-2027 school year
Class binder with dividers ($15)

The course is designed to develop the skills required to plan and implement an early childhood program. Students
will apply their learning experiences about children through participation in a play-based preschool and possibly
an internship at an elementary school or an early childhood program for second year students. Career
opportunities related to early care and education at the associate and baccalaureate degree level are explored.
Students should be reading at 8th grade level or above. Students must also be able to work in a group setting as
well as individually and must be willing to take on a leadership role with same-age classmates along with
preschool age children. Students in this class will be receiving instruction related to the basics of early childhood
education, and upon completion, will earn the Early Childhood Education Level 1 Credential. This is recommended
in order to work in an early childhood setting or move on academically in this profession. Successful completion of
this course is helpful for moving into an Associate or Bachelor degree college program. ECE112-Guiding Young
Children is the Kishwaukee College course for which students may earn college credit for Early Childhood
Education 1.

Pathway Components: (for Counselor use)

✅ 60 hours of Work Based Learning ✅ Dual Credit ✅ State Licensure
✅ Career Exploration Activities ⬚ Dual Enrollment ⬚ Team Based Challenges

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