Want a career working with children?
If you have a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and thrive, a career in Early Childhood Education (ECE) could be the perfect fit for you. The SWIC ECE Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree provides the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to succeed in a variety of Early Childhood environments.
Through this program, you鈥檒l build a strong foundation in child development theories, developmentally appropriate practices, inclusive teaching strategies for children with special needs, and effective methods for building positive relationships with families. The AAS degree also offers a pathway for seamless transfer to a four-year ECE program in Illinois for those who wish to continue their education toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in early childhood settings while also supporting those who wish to pursue further education. For students planning to transfer, please also see the Early Childhood Education transfer option under the ECE Associate in Arts program area.
For personalized guidance, contact the program coordinator or a SWIC academic advisor.
Note: For information on applying for a Paraprofessional Approval Letter, please visit the website.
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The ECE AAS degree offers the following:
- ECE Credential Levels 2-4
- Infant Toddler Credential Level 2
- Illinois Director Credential I
For more information regarding credentials, please visit
Additional resources available free to current students at the SWIC Library.
Early Childhood Education Career Opportunities
- Child care director
- Head Start teacher
- Child care worker
For more information, please contact the program coordinator, the student success administrator, or fill out the form on the contact page.
Yvette Schultz, MA
ECE Program Coordinator
yvette.schultz@swic.edu
BCLA 2022
Taylor Angle
ECE Student Success Coach
taylor.angle@swic.edu
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