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2006-2008 CATALOGDEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCAREER PROGRAMSEARLY CHILDHOODpageChild and Family Studies (A.A.S.) 81Child Care Assistant 81Early Childhood Director 82Early Childhood Teacher Basic 82CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIESA.A.S. DegreeThe Child and Family Studies Associate in Applied Sciencedegree program is designed for individuals who want to workdirectly with young children and their families in early care andeducation programs, human service organizations, or professionaldevelopment services.The program provides both theoreticalknowledge and practical skills.Please note: Students interested in teaching in the elementary schools in Illinoisshould enroll in the Associate in Arts Degree in pre-elementary or pre-earlychildhood education. Consult a counselor or advisor for further information.I. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (19)Area A: Communication (6 credits)ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C or better. (3)COMM 101 Principles of Communication (3)Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)Select one course from Area B on pages 42-44. (3)Area C: MathematicsMATH 111 Mathematics for Paraprofessionals (3)**Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (4 credits)Select one laboratory science course from the courses for Area D onpages 42-44. (3-4)Area E: Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)II. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (42)ED 101 Child Growth and Development (3)ED 212 Exceptional Child (3)ECED 102 Observation and Guidance of Children (3)ECED 103 Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3)ECED 104 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)ECED 120 Child, Family and Community (3)ECED 130 Classroom Management (3)ECED 213 Multicultural Education (3)ECED 299 Early Childhood Education Internship (3)Select 6 hours from:ECED 205 Language Arts for Children (3)EDU 105 Principles of Reading (3)ED 220 Children’s Literature (3)Select 9 credit hours from the following courses:ECED 106 Art for TeachersECED 108 Science for ChildrenECED 214 Admin. of Early Childhood Educ. Prog (3)ECED 215 Music and Movement for Children (3)ECED 220 Teaching the Exceptional Child (3)Program Total: 61 creditsCHILD CARE ASSISTANTCertificateThis program teaches the practical skills necessary to providedirect care to young children in day care and preschool centers,home day care sites, hospital child-life programs, and community-basedcenters. Students are prepared for employment aschild care assistants, assistant teachers and other entry-levelpositions in the child care field.(According to the Department of Children and Family Service regulations,child care workers in Illinois must be at least 19 years of age and have ahigh school diploma or GED equivalency certificate).PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:ENG 101 Composition I (3)ED 101 Child Growth and Development (3)ED 212 Exceptional Child (3)ECED 102 Observation and Guidance of Children (3)ECED 103 Health, Safety and Nutrition (3)ECED 104 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)Select one of the following methods courses:ECED 106 Art for TeachersECED 108 Science for ChildrenECED 215 Music and Movement for Children (3)ECED 220 Teaching the Exceptional Child (3)ECED 120 Child, Family and Community (3)ORECED 213 Multicultural Education (3)ECED 205 Language Arts for ChildrenOREDU 220 Children’s Literature (3)ECED 299 Early Childhood Education Internship (3)MATH 111 Math for Paraprofessionals (3)Note: Students seeking a Level 2 credential should substitute MATH 112 orMATH 115 for MATH 111.Program Total: 33 creditsDEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES** Note: Students who plan to continue studies beyond the A.A.S. degreeshould substitute MATH 112 or 115 for MATH 111.81