L&C offers a way to put your talents into action, helping a whole generation of children grow in stature from early childhood through school age.
All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes learning about child safety and welfare, understanding the developmental domains, implementing family and community engagement, and training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities. You will receive hands-on experience through observations and an on-site internship.
L&C prepares you for several employment opportunities: as a teacher and assistant in childcare, preschool, Head Start, and school-age programs or as an aide or paraeducator in public schools. Our AAS degree specifically prepares you to serve as director of a child development program while meeting the educational requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Our AAS degree specifically prepares you to serve as director of a child development program while meeting the educational requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
L&C can assist you in reaching whatever career levels you are seeking in child development. They all count.
Offerings
- Child Development | AAS degree
- Child Development | Certificate of Proficiency
- Early Childhood Level 1 | Certificate of Completion
- Early Childhood Level 2 | Certificate of Completion
- Early Childhood Level 3 | Certificate of Proficiency
- Illinois Director | Certificate of Completion
- Infant Toddler Level 2 | Certificate of Completion
See the catalog for the course and degree information
*This is only meant as a guide. Please see an advisor when planning your courses.
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