Early Childhood Care and Education (AAS.ECE)

Associate Degree in Applied Science

The Early Childhood Care and Education program provides the academic background and practical experience necessary to operate a private, home day care and teach or direct in child care facilities. Additional employment opportunities include nursery schools, Head Start programs, and paraprofessional teacher's aide in primary grades. The program is especially suited to individuals who enjoy working and teaching young children and to those having a caring and patient personality. A “C” average in required Early Childhood Care and Education core classes must be maintained by students prior to enrolling in ECE 125.

For more information contact:
Teresa Lang
(217) 234-5426
tlang@lakeland.cc.il.us

*	There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
**	Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair
	Course only offered fall semester
	Course only offered spring and summer semester
	Course only offered spring semester
	Courses offered in odd numbered years only
	Courses offered in even numbered years only
	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
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