Early Childhood Education - Childcare, AAS
This is an Associate in Applied Science degree.
The Child Care Option in the Early Childhood program meets the requirements of the State of Illinois for the training of child care directors and workers. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an "Application to Participate" form (see NOTE). Students must complete the majority of their coursework prior to enrolling in EDUC 201, Early Childhood Education Practicum. Students must meet DCFS requirements in order to complete the practicum.
Students completing observation hours may be required to complete state and federal criminal background checks, de- pending upon where they are doing their observations. Students completing the practicum for Early Childhood Education or the Practicum for the Paraprofessional or Teaching Assistant programs are required to complete both the federal and state background checks.
NOTE: Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and verification that the student meets the requirements to work in the field.
The Child Care Option in the Early Childhood program meets the requirements of the State of Illinois for the training of child care directors and workers. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an "Application to Participate" form (see NOTE). Students must complete the majority of their coursework prior to enrolling in EDUC 201, Early Childhood Education Practicum. Students must meet DCFS requirements in order to complete the practicum.
Early Childhood Education - Paraprofessional, AAS
This is an Associate in Applied Science degree.
The Early Childhood – Paraprofessional Option prepares students to work in early childhood classrooms within school districts. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an "Application to Participate" form (see NOTE). Students must meet DCFS requirements in order to complete the practicum.
Students completing observation hours may be required to complete state and federal criminal background checks, de- pending upon where they are doing their observations. Students completing the practicum for Early Childhood Education or the Practicum for the Paraprofessional or Teaching Assistant programs are required to complete both the federal and state background checks.
NOTE: Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and verification that the student meets the requirements to work in the field.
Early Childhood Education - Teaching Assistant, AAS
This is an Associate in Applied Science degree.
The Paraprofessional Option in the Education Program meets the requirement of the State of Illinois for the training of teaching assistants. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an "Application to Participate" form (see NOTE). Students must meet all state requirements to be eligible to participate in the internship.
Students completing observation hours may be required to complete state and federal criminal background checks, depending upon where they are doing their observations. Students completing the practicum for Early Childhood Education or the Practicum for the Paraprofessional or Teaching Assistant programs are required to complete both the federal and state background checks.
NOTE: Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and verification that the student meets the requirements to work in the field.
Early Childhood Education - Teaching Assistant, Certificate
The Early Childhood Teaching Assistant Certificate Program provides training for individuals working in early child- hood education settings. Upon initial enrollment in the program students must complete an "Application to Participate" form .
Students completing observation hours may be required to complete state and federal criminal background checks, depending upon where they are doing their observations.
NOTE: Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and verification that the student meets the requirements to work in the field.