OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE MISSION
The mission of Olive-Harvey College is to develop a diverse community of cultural and civic leaders and to advance progressive global citizenship through academic excellence, work-based learning, and comprehensive support services.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT MISSION
To develop dedicated,
knowledgeable, self-reflective and culturally sensitive Early Childhood
professionals who have the skills and motivated to serve children and families
of our communities.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Olive-Harvey College Child Development Program is accredited
by the National Association for the Education of Young Children* (NAEYC) and Gateways
to Opportunity** affiliated. The Child Development program is a two-year
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree that focuses on the study of
children from birth through age eight, by focusing on their physical, intellectual
and emotional development.
PROGRAM GOALS
The goal of the Child Development Program is to prepare students to work in a variety of child care settings, including preschools.
*NAEYC'S mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources.
**Gateways to Opportunity Credentials are symbols of professional achievement that validate knowledge and skills, experience, and contributions in early care and education, infants and toddlers, and/or administration.
All of the degrees and certificates in the Child Development Program are aligned with the Illinois Credential System through Gateways to Opportunity. These credentials are recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Department of Children and Family Services. Licensed child care centers and homes seek professionals who have earned credentials through the Gateways System. For more information about the credentials, visit: http://www.ilgateways.com/credentials