Trained teacher aides can. Child Development. Career & Employment Possibilities

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1 Child Applied Science Degree Program at Harold Washington College ü (AAS) ü Associate in Arts (AA) ü Advanced Certificate (AC) Trained teacher aides can assist in providing a healthy environment for the growth and development of young children in residential child care facilities, in infant/toddler, pre school, or schoolage settings. For men and women who are interested in working with young children and who possess the personal qualities of warmth and understanding needed to succeed in the fi eld of child development, Harold Washington College offers degree and certifi cate programs combining academic work with practical experience. The HWC Child Program can prepare students for immediate employment as teacher aides or for transfer to a senior college. Those already employed in the fi eld are urged to enroll in specifi c courses for job advancement or personal enrichment. Career & Employment Possibilities Graduates of the Harold Washington College program will have met the educational requirements to qualify as private day care teacher/directors, or as child care workers and teacher aides in most child care programs. Employment opportunities for child care workers are expected to increase due to the growing number of working parents. For students who intend to teach or supervise in child care settings, the HWC degree programs provide basic

2 background for transfer to a fouryear college. Degree & Certificate Programs INFANT/TODDLER CARE: For careers in center or home based programs providing day care for infants and toddlers; study of child development theory and skills necessary for those interested in becoming nannies or live-in infant and child care providers. Advanced Certificate (2 credit Child 101-Human Growth & Child 107-Child Care, Health Child 109-Language Child 120-lntroduction to Child Child 12-Methods & Materials for Infant & Toddler Care Child 201-0bservation & Child 28-Principles & Practice of Infant & Toddler Care Child 22-Child, Family & Community Child 259-Practicum in Pre- (in InfantIToddler Care setting) PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION: for careers in public or private nursery schools, kindergartens, day care centers, or for private home day care providers. Advanced Certificate (5 credit Child 101-Human Growth & Child 107-Child Care, Health Child 109-Language Child 120-lntroduction to Child Child 1-Science & Child 19-Creative Activities for Children Child 201-0bservation & Child 22-Child, Family & Community Child 258-Principles of Pre- Child 259-Practicum in Pre- Degree (2 credit Child 101-Human Growth & Child 107-Child Care, Health Child 109-Language Child 120-lntroduction to Child Child 1-Science & Child 19-Creative Activities for Children Child 201-0bservation & Child 22-Child, Family & Community Child 258-Principles of Pre- Child 259-Practicum in Pre- General Education and elective courses 27 TEACHER AIDE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: study of child development theory and development of skills needed to assist teachers of elementary school children or to work in after-school care programs.

3 Advanced Certificate ( credit Child 101-Human Growth & Child 102-Human Growth & I Child 107 -Child Care, Health Child 109-Language Child 120-lntroduction to Child Child 1-Science & Child 201-0bservation & Education 20-Principles of Practice in Elementary Education Education 29-Practicum in Elementary Education Elective Courses** 2- - **Recommended electives: C.D. 1 (School Age Activity Programming) or C.D. 22 (Child, Family & Community) or C.D. 19 (Creative Activities for Children) or C.D. 205 ( of the Exceptional Child) Degree (1 credit Child 101-Human Growth & Child 102-Human Growth & I Child 107-Child Care, Health Child 109-Language Child 120-lntroduction to Child Care Professions/Group Care of Children Child 1-Science & Child 201-0bservation & Education 20-Principles of Practice in Elementary Education Education 29-Practicum in Elementary Education Elective Courses*** 12-1 General Education 15 Those interested in careers in child development should develop a strong background in English composition, psychology, and sociology. ***Especially recommended: Psychology 201: General Psychology Psychology 207: Child Psychology Sociology 201: Introduction to the Study of Society Sociology 20: Marriage & the Family SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE Degree (1 credit Child 101: Human Growth & Child 102: Human Growth & I Child 107: Child Care, Health Child 1: School Age Activity Programming Child 201: Observation & Child 205: of the Exceptional Child Child 22: Child, Family and Community Relations Child 28: Principles and Practice of School Age Child Care Child 29: Practicum in School Age Child Care Social Service 212: Introduction to Group Process General Education Courses 15 Elective Courses 11 BILINGUAL EDUCATION Degree (1 credit Child 101: Human Growth & Child 102: Human Growth & I Child 107: Child Care, Health Child 201: Observation & Child 22: Child, Family and Community Relations

4 Child 28: Principles and Practices in Elementary Education Child 29: Practicum in School Age Child Care Linguistics 101: Language and Culture Linguistics 102: Introduction to Linguistics Linguistics 10: Instructional Media for Second Language Training Linguistics 10: Cross Cultural/Multicultural Education Linguistics 201: Issues in First & Second Language Acquisition General Education Courses 15 PRE-TRANSFER: CHILD DEVELOPMENT (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) The Child concentration includes general education requirements and recommended elective courses. The program is recommended for students planning studies or careers in teaching or managing in early childhood care settings. Associate in Arts Degree (2 credit General Education Courses 7-2 In General Education Area III: Social Science, choose: Psychology 201: General Psychology Recommended concentration courses for AA degree candidates (20-25 credit Child 101: Human Growth and Child 107: Health, Safety, and Nutrition Child 120: Introduction to Child Child 205: of the Exceptional Child Psychology 208: Psychology of Exceptional Children History 111: History of the American People to 185 History 112: History of the American People from 185 Political Science 201: The National Government Geography 101: World Geography History 212: History and Culture of China History 215: History of Latin America History 2: The Far East in the Modern World History 27: African History to Colonial History 28: African History - Modern Child Courses require students to complete clinical experience/observation hours. PRE-TRANSFER: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION The concentration in Elementary Education includes general education requirements and recommended elective courses. This program is recommended for students intending to transfer to another college or university in preparation for a teaching career in elementary schools. Associate in Arts Degree (2 credit General Education Courses 7-2 In General Education Area III: Social Science, choose: Psychology 201: General Psychology Recommended Concentration Courses for AA degree candidates Child 101: Human Growth and * Education 25: The American Public Schools History 111: History of the American People to 185 History 112: History of the American People from 185 Political Science 201: The National Government Geography 101: World Geography History 212: History and Culture of China History 215: History of Latin America

5 History 2: The Far East in the Modern World History 27: African History to Colonial History 28: African History - Modern *Child 101 requires students to complete clinical experience/observation hours. PRE-TRANSFER: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Students intending to pursue a career in high school teaching should choose an AA or AS concentration in the fi eld in which they intend to teach: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physical Science, Physics, Social Science, Speech, or Drama. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) TRAINING The CDA credential is a nationally recognized, competency-based early childhood credential, granted to qualifi ed candidates by the Council for Professional Recognition. Requirements include experience, education, and documentation of competency. The Human Services/ CDA unit provides guidance, training, and education to referred candidates to meet all requirements of the Council. Candidates include staff of Head Start programs, childcare programs, and family childcare homes. RECOMMENDED AREAS OF SUPPORTING COURSE WORK Those interested in careers in child development should develop a strong background in English composition; psychology, especially general and child psychology; sociology, especially Introduction to the Study of Society (Soc. 201) and Marriage & the Family (Soc. 20). DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES The Child Program s specially designed laboratory/ classroom will enable students to become familiar with early childhood toys and equipment; experiment with classroom design; participate in and observe creative art, music and play experiences and teaching methods suitable for the young child. Employment opportunities for child care workers are expected to grow due to the growing number of working parents

6 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Jennifer Asimow Applied Science Department, Room 712D, Harold Washington College (12) Applied Science Department, Room 712 (12) HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE 0 EAST LAKE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 001 Revised 1/28/2008