Child Development-Pre-School Education Associate in Applied Science
Child Development - Pre-School Education
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
The A.A.S. degree program in Pre-School Education provides child development theory and practice for students who intend to go straight to work as a teacher or teacher assistant in a public or private pre-school program, child-care center or nursery school. Graduates can also work as teacher aides or activities supervisors.
Details (Associate in Applied Science (AAS))
General Education Requirements
| Students should meet with a college advisor to select courses that meet requirements for the 15-credit-hour minimum general education portion of the A.A.S. |
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| Refer to the A.A.S. model, which includes the State of Illinois Human Diversity requirement. |
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Program Core Requirements
| Required Program Core |
35 CH |
| Child Development (090) |
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| 101 |
Human Growth and Development I |
4 |
| 107 |
Health, Safety and Nutrition |
3 |
| 109 |
Language Development |
3 |
| 120 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education Group Care of Children |
3 |
| 143 |
Science and Math for the Young Child |
3 |
| 149 |
Creative Activities for Children |
3 |
| 201 |
Observation and Management of Child Behavior |
3 |
| 258 |
Principles of Pre-School Education
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4 |
| 259 |
Practicum in Pre-School |
6 |
Elective Program Requirements
| The three courses listed below in the Child Development and CIS disciplines are recommended for elective credit in addition to other courses recommended by a college advisor. |
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| Child Development (090) |
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| 102 |
Human Growth and Development II |
3 |
| 205 |
Development of the Exceptional Child |
3 |
| CIS (032) |
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| 120 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
TOTAL PROGRAM MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS |
62 CH |
Faculty & Staff
William O’Donnell - Director
wodonnell@ccc.edu
(312) 850-7360
Room 3614
Nena Bush - Faculty
nbush4@ccc.edu
(312) 850-7361
Room 3612