Child Development: Pre-school Education, Advanced Certificate
Program Code: 0282
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| Any General Education Mathematics or Life Sciences or Physical Sciences course | 3 | |
| Any General Education course | 3 | |
| CHLD DV 101 | Human Growth & Development I 1 | 4 |
| CHLD DV 107 | Health Safety And Nutrition 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 120 | Intro To Early Childhood Education Group Care 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 149 | Creative Activities For Young Children 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 201 | Observation, Assessment, & Documentation to Support Young Children & Families 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 262 | Child, Family & Community Relations 1 | 3 |
| Any Child Development (0090) course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
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Requires completion of clinical experience/observation hours
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) and an Advanced Certificate (AC) 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.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD DV 107 | Health Safety And Nutrition | 3 |
| CHLD DV 120 | Intro To Early Childhood Education Group Care | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| Select one Mathematics or Life Sciences or Physical Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| 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) | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CHLD DV 109 | Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood 2 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 201 | Observation, Assessment, & Documentation to Support Young Children & Families | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
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MATH 121 Math For Elementary Teachers I is recommended.
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Program Elective
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.
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
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| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
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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 less | 22.08% |
| A certificate | 30.84% |
| Some college | 23.39% |
| An Associate degree | 18.65% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 5.05% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
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 | |
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
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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 less | 52.82% |
| A certificate | 5.59% |
| Some college | 10.17% |
| An Associate degree | 22.71% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 8.71% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
8.71% continue their education beyond an associate degree