Early Childhood Education and Care AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares students to enter the early childhood education and early childhood field. Students acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to work with infants, toddlers, preschool-age and school-age children.
Established in 1985
CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
120 Weeks ( 1440.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,216.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,716.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - College Level
- Reading - College Level
- Writing - college level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Early Childhood Education and Care AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares students to enter the early childhood education and early childhood field. Students acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to work with infants, toddlers, preschool-age and school-age children.
Established in 1985
CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
120 Weeks ( 1440.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,216.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,716.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - College Level
- Reading - College Level
- Writing - college level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit