Child Development: Pre-school Education, Associate in Applied Science

Program Code: 0278

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101Composition3
Additional General Education Courses 1,212
Required Program Core
CHLD DV 101Human Growth & Development I 24
CHLD DV 107Health Safety And Nutrition 23
CHLD DV 109Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood 23
CHLD DV 120Intro To Early Childhood Education Group Care 23
CHLD DV 143Science & Math for Young Children 23
CHLD DV 149Creative Activities For Young Children 23
CHLD DV 201Observation, Assessment, & Documentation to Support Young Children & Families 23
CHLD DV 258Principles & Practices of Pre-School Education 24
CHLD DV 262Child, Family & Community Relations (HD) 23
Required Work-Based Learning Courses
CHLD DV 259Practicum In Pre-School 26
Program Electives
Select a minimum of 12 credit hours of the following along with others as recommended by a College Advisor:12
Human Growth & Development II
Methods & Materials for Infant Toddler Care 2,3
Development of Exceptional Child
Principles & Practice of Infant & Toddler Care 2,3
Introduction to Computer Applications
Total Hours62
1

Select an additional 12 hours of general education courses from Communications, Fine Arts & Humanities, Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or Physical Sciences and Life Sciences.

2

Requires completion of clinical experience/observation hours

3

Select these electives to earn the Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Credential

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Pre-School Education. This does not represent a contract or guarantee course availability. If this five-semester pathway is followed as outlined, students will earn a Basic Certificate (BC), an Advanced Certificate (AC), and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Child Development: Pre-School Education. This pathway is a great option for students intending to go to work in an Early Childhood setting, or looking to pursue a bachelor’s degree program or a teacher certification bachelor degree program in Early Childhood Education. Please see your advisor for more specific information.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
CHLD DV 107 Health Safety And Nutrition 3
CHLD DV 120 Intro To Early Childhood Education Group Care 3
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
Select one Mathematics or Physical Sciences or Life Sciences course 1,2 3
 Hours12
Semester 2
CHLD DV 101 Human Growth & Development I 4
CHLD DV 149 Creative Activities For Young Children 3
CHLD DV 262 Child, Family & Community Relations 3
Select one of the following: 3
Cultural Anthropology (HD) 1  
 
 Hours13
Semester 3
CHLD DV 109 Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood 3
CHLD DV 143 Science & Math for Young Children 3
CHLD DV 201 Observation, Assessment, & Documentation to Support Young Children & Families 3
LIT 130 Children's Literature 1 3
 Hours12
Semester 4
CHLD DV 258 Principles & Practices of Pre-School Education 4
Select one of the following: 3-4
Human Growth & Development II 3  
Math For Elementary Teachers II 3  
 
Select one of the following: 3
Methods & Materials for Infant Toddler Care 3  
 
Select one of the following: 3
General Psychology 1  
The National Government 1  
History of American People To 1865 1  
History of American People From 1865 1  
General Education course 1
 
 Hours13-14
Semester 5
CHLD DV 259 Practicum In Pre-School 6
Select one of the following: 3
Development of Exceptional Child 3  
Elective course 3
 
Select one of the following: 3-4
Principles & Practice of Infant & Toddler Care 3  
 
 Hours12-13
 Total Hours62-64
1

General Education Requirement

2

MATH 121 Math For Elementary Teachers I is recommended.

3

Program Elective

Program Elective

The courses listed below in the Child Development and Computer Information Systems disciplines are recommended for elective credit in addition to other courses recommended by a College Advisor:

CHLD DV 102Human Growth & Development II3
CHLD DV 142Methods & Materials for Infant Toddler Care3
CHLD DV 205Development of Exceptional Child3
CHLD DV 248Principles & Practice of Infant & Toddler Care4
CIS 120Introduction to Computer Applications3

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

 
 

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Job Description

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$30,044
Median 50th Percentile$37,661
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$58,225

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$14
Median 50th Percentile$18
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$28

Annual Job Openings

1343 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less28.75%
A certificate10.34%
Some college12.17%
An Associate degree11.55%
A Bachelor's degree25.14%
A Master's or Professional degree12.04%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

37.18% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Job Description

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$26,054
Median 50th Percentile$32,280
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$49,762

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$13
Median 50th Percentile$16
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$24

Annual Job Openings

2985 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less22.08%
A certificate30.84%
Some college23.39%
An Associate degree18.65%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree5.05%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

5.05% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Childcare Workers

Job Description

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$19,947
Median 50th Percentile$28,647
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$51,006

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$10
Median 50th Percentile$14
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$25

Annual Job Openings

4305 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less52.82%
A certificate5.59%
Some college10.17%
An Associate degree22.71%
A Bachelor's degree8.71%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

8.71% continue their education beyond an associate degree