Academics
Early Childhood Education
The mission of the Early Childhood Education Associate in Applied Science Degree is to prepare students for employment in the early childhood education field by educating them in the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and hands-on techniques and skills of early childhood education and preparing them for the Gateways ECE Level 4 Credential.
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| PSY 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
| LABORATORY SCIENCE * | 4 | |
| CHILD 231 | LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CHILD 110 | INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3 |
| CHILD 120 | GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD | 3 |
| CHILD 130 | CURRICULUM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS | 3 |
| CHILD 134 | OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN | 3 |
| CHILD 140 | CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY | 3 |
| CHILD 142 | HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD | 3 |
| CHILD 220 | MATH METHODS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3 |
| CHILD 222 | FINE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3 |
| CHILD 224 | SCIENCE METHODS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 2 |
| CHILD 225 | GUIDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3 |
| CHILD 232 | LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHIILDHOOD | 3 |
| CHILD 235 | TEACHING DIVERSE POPULATIONS | 3 |
| CHILD 240 | CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM I | 3 |
| EDUC 213 | DIVERSE LEARNERS IN THE CLASSROOM | 3 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CHILD 110; CHILD 120; CHILD 140; ENGL 110; Laboratory Science |
| Spring Semester 1 | CHILD 130; CHILD 134; CHILD 142; PSY 110; COMM 110 |
| Fall Semester 2 | CHILD 220; CHILD 222; CHILD 224; CHILD 225; CHILD 232 |
| Spring Semester 2 | CHILD 231; CHILD 235; CHILD 240; EDUC 213; Mathematics |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center Room 205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Human Services
Career Pathway:
Early Childhood Development and Services
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Human Services If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Introduction to Communication: Presentation and Theory (COMM 110) | Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110) | Lab Science | Mathematics High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Childcare Workers
| Student Information Early Childhood Education Basic
(18 credit hours) Gateways ECE Level 2 Credential Assistant Teacher, Caregiver, Child Care Worker, Child Caregiver, Childcare Provider, Childcare Worker, Childcare Teacher, Infant-Toddler Teacher, Toddler Teacher
$10-15/hr
Early Childhood Education Advanced
(27 credit hours) Gateways ECE Level 3 Credential Assistant Teacher, Caregiver, Child Care Worker, Child Caregiver, Childcare Provider, Childcare Worker, Childcare Teacher, Infant-Toddler Teacher, Toddler Teacher$10-15/hr
Early Childhood Education(60 credit hours) Gateways ECE Level 4 Credential Assistant Teacher, Caregiver, Child Care Worker, Child Caregiver, Childcare Provider, Childcare Worker, Childcare Teacher, Infant-Toddler Teacher, Toddler Teacher$10-15/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. Program transfer guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. Articulation partnerships with Bradley University and Illinois State University through Grow Your Own and the Bridge Program benefit many students. General transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information:
Pathway:
Early Childhood Development and Services
ICC Pathway: Early Childhood Education
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
OCCUPATION BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
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Transfer Assistance
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