Program Overview
The education option in the Child Development associate degree program is designed to provide individuals with the theoretical background and practical skills necessary to assume various roles and responsibilities in the child care profession. The student, depending on individual interests and career objectives, may pursue a wide variety of options including child care, teaching, program administration, nanny training, family day care home management, Child Development Associate (CDA) training, infant/toddler care, school-aged care, and assistant in a child care or public/private school setting. Students must be at least 19 years of age upon completion of the program to be qualified as a child care worker and 21 years of age to be a child care center director, according to Department of Children and Family Services regulations. (See other program requirements on this page.) KCC also offers a Paraprofessional Educator/Teacher's Aide program. Students should see the Child Development program coordinator to determine which program best suits their needs. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.
Child Development Program Requirements
Basic laboratory experience is required in many child development courses within the program. Specific tasks performed in the lab setting will vary according to skills, interests, and course requirements. Prior to initiating lab assignments and projects, Child Development students must meet the requirements for staff in child care facilities as outlined by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Care Facility Regulations: (1) must have a high school diploma or its equivalent; (2) must be able to pass a DCFS criminal background check; (3) must have a completed health form; and (4) must have a signed mandated reporter form on file. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure all program requirements are current and on file with the program coordinator.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| CDEV 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2013 | History & Philosophy of Early Child Ed | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2163 | Discipline/Classroom Management | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2223 | Art/Music Activities | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2233 | Language Acquisition & Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2243 | Science/Math Activities | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2253 | Motor Development/Physical Activities | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2403 | Clinical Experience | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2513 | Child, Family & Community Relations | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2523 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2533 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2543 | Child Study & Observation | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2633 | Health, Nutrition & Safety | 3 Credits |
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| COMP 1521 | Computer Literacy | 1 Credit |
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| COSC 1152 | Introduction to Windows | 2 Credits |
Choose two
| CDEV 2103 | School Aged Programming | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2153 | Infant/Toddler Care | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2263 | Heads Up Reading | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2363 | Administration in Child Care Settings | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 1833 | The Exceptional Learner/Child | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 46-47 |
General education
| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| SPCH 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| | Psychology Course | 3 Credits |
Choose two
Elective
| | Elective | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| CDEV 1513 | Child Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2533 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2163 | Discipline/Classroom Management | 3 Credits |
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| COMP 1521 | Computer Literacy | 1 Credit |
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| COSC 1152 | Introduction to Windows | 2 Credits |
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| ENGL 1413 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| CDEV 2513 | Child, Family & Community Relations | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2523 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| SPCH 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| | Psychology Course | 3 Credits |
Fall semester
| CDEV 2013 | History & Philosophy of Early Child Ed | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2633 | Health, Nutrition & Safety | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2223 | Art/Music Activities | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2233 | Language Acquisition & Development | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2253 | Motor Development/Physical Activities | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| CDEV 2543 | Child Study & Observation | 3 Credits |
| CDEV 2243 | Science/Math Activities | 3 Credits |
| | Electives | 6 Credits |
| | Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science, Science, or Mathematics Course | 3 Credits |
Summer term
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
64 |
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| Tuition and fees - per credit hour |
$154.00 |
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$9,856.00 |
| Course Fees: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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10.00 |
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CDEV 2533 |
Early Childhood Curriculum Development |
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15.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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5.00 |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I |
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5.00 |
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EDUC 1833 |
Student with Disabilities |
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30.00 |
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65.00 |
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65.00 |
| Books: |
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ACCT 1413 |
General Accounting or ACCT 1514 |
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182.30 |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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130.35 |
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CDEV 1513 |
Child Growth & Development |
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410.65 |
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CDEV 2013 |
History & Philosophy of Early Childhood Ed |
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288.60 |
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CDEV 2163 |
Discipline/Classroom Management |
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171.40 |
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CDEV 2223 |
Art/Music Activities |
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306.15 |
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CDEV 2233 |
Language Acquisition & Development |
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207.35 |
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CDEV 2243 |
Science/Math Activities |
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154.95 |
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CDEV 2253 |
Motor Dev./Physical Act. |
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96.70 |
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CDEV 2403 |
Clinical Experiences |
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46.60 |
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CDEV 2513 |
Child, Family, & Community Relations |
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164.00 |
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CDEV 2523 |
Intro to Early Childhood Education |
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184.60 |
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CDEV 2533 |
Early Childhood Curriculum Development |
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244.65 |
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CDEV 2633 |
Health, Nutrition & Safety |
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232.00 |
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COMP 1521 |
Computer Literacy |
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199.75 |
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EDUC 1833 |
The Exceptional Learner/Child |
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199.75 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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84.95 |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I |
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87.35 |
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PSYC 1813 |
Introduction to Psychology |
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96.30 |
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SPCH 1553 |
Introductory Speech |
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162.60 |
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3451.25 |
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3451.25 |
| TOTAL |
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$13,372.25 |
| This program requires six hours of electives. The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives. |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
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