Program of Study: Early Childhood Education

Associate in Applied Science

(Degree) Plan 25EA

The Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Early Childhood Education prepares students for careers working with young children. Graduates of the program are DCFS-qualified to be lead teachers and directors of day care centers, preschools, and school-age programs.

Public school Pre-K programs employ A.A.S. degree graduates as assistant teachers. This program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills required to work successfully as teacher aides primarily in elementary and middle schools.

Many of the courses transfer to four-year institutions with related programs. To complete an A.A.S., students must meet the general requirements in general education electives, making certain all prerequisites are met.

Infant-Toddler Specialist

(Certificate) Plan 25EC

This certificate program is designed to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills required to work successfully with infants and toddlers in child care programs. All of the courses in this certificate also apply to the A.A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education.

School-aged Child Care

(Certificate) Plan 25ED

This certificate is designed to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills required to work successfully with school-age children in out-of-school time programs. Emphasis is placed on teaching practices necessary to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate programming, environments and interactions for children aged six to twelve years that meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of this age group.

Paraprofessional Educator

(Certificate) Plan 25TB

This certificate program is designed for individuals who are currently working as teacher’s aides or who are considering a career as a teacher’s aide.

Early Childhood Education

(Certificate) Plan 25EB

The certificate program is intended for students who already hold degrees or who have taken extensive coursework in other academic fields. The certificate provides the additional study that is often required when there has been a career change.

For more information on this degree or certificates, students may contact the division office or the following faculty members. Carol Huntsinger, D120, (847) 543-2742 Diane Wolter, D116, (847) 543-2570.

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Contact Information

Division Office
A244
Phone: (847) 543-2047
Fax: (847) 543-2097
ppawlak@clcillinois.edu

Carol S Huntsinger
D120
Phone: (847) 543-2742
Fax: (847) 543-3047
chuntsinger@clcillinois.edu

Diane Wolter
D116
Phone: (847) 543-2570
dwolter@clcillinois.edu

Faculty/Academic Advisors
Program Requirements*
Course Descriptions
Class Schedule by Term

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