Child Development: Pre-school Education, Basic Certificate

Program Code: 0277

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) 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
 Hours6
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
 Hours10
 Total Hours16

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

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$26,071
Median 50th Percentile$32,329
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$49,938

Hourly Wages

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

Annual Job Openings

2596 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$20,050
Median 50th Percentile$28,372
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$49,221

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$10
Median 50th Percentile$14
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$24

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

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