Child Development: Pre-school Education Infant/Toddler, Advanced Certificate
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The Advanced Certificate program in Child Development: Pre-school Education Infant/Toddler prepares students for employment in center or home-based programs that provide child care for infants and toddlers. The study of child development theory and skills is necessary for those interested in becoming early childhood educators for infants and toddlers.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| CHLD DV 101 | Human Growth & Development I 1 | 4 |
| CHLD DV 107 | Health Safety And Nutrition 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 109 | Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 120 | Intro To Early Childhood Education Group Care 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 142 | Methods & Materials for Infant Toddler Care 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 201 | Observation, Assessment, & Documentation to Support Young Children & Families 1 | 3 |
| CHLD DV 248 | Principles & Practice of Infant & Toddler Care 1 | 4 |
| Required Work-Based Learning Courses | ||
| CHLD DV 259 | Practicum In Pre-School 1 | 6 |
| Program Electives | ||
| CHLD DV 262 | Child, Family & Community Relations 1 | 3 |
| or CHLD DV 230 | Intr To Early Intervention | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
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Requires completion of clinical experience/observation hours
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Child Development: Pre-school Education Infant/Toddler. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Advanced Certificate (AC) in Child Development: Pre-school Education Infant/Toddler.
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 101 | Human Growth & Development I | 4 |
| CHLD DV 107 | Health Safety And Nutrition | 3 |
| CHLD DV 120 | Intro To Early Childhood Education Group Care | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHLD DV 109 | Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CHLD DV 142 | Methods & Materials for Infant Toddler Care | 3 |
| CHLD DV 201 | Observation, Assessment, & Documentation to Support Young Children & Families | 3 |
| CHLD DV 230 or CHLD DV 262 | Intr To Early Intervention 1 or Child, Family & Community Relations | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CHLD DV 248 | Principles & Practice of Infant & Toddler Care | 4 |
| CHLD DV 259 | Practicum In Pre-School | 6 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
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Program Elective
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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
Emsi 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 | $21,190 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $31,426 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $46,860 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $10 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $15 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $23 |
Annual Job Openings
2209 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
Emsi 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 | $14,652 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $23,989 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $47,448 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $7 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $12 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $23 |
Annual Job Openings
3254 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