General Studies: Option in Child Care Education (B.A.)

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The Option in Child Care Education (known for publicity purposes as the ABC/Alternative Bachelor’s in Child Care) is a cooperative effort of the School of Family and Consumer Sciences, the School of Continuing Education, and selected community colleges. Designed for nontraditional students who require flexible access to courses, it includes 60 hours of coursework offered primarily on weekends.

At the conclusion of their course of study, graduates are prepared to qualify for the Early Childhood Professional Level IV, as identified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Illinois Director Credential, as identified by the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. The Option in Child Care Education meets the qualifications of the Illinois Director’s Credential as an entitled program.

Criteria for Admission to the Option:

Admission to the University.
Admission to the BA in General Studies Program.
Completion of an associate’s degree with a focus on Child Development/Education or a closely related field. Students completing associate degrees that do not meet the general education requirements of the BGS program may be required to complete additional coursework.
Documented employment of at least 30 hours per week in the child care field.

Option Requirements:

The option comprises a minimum of 60 hours of coursework, to include:

Senior Seminar – Credits: 3
Other courses needed to satisfy the core requirements of the BA in General Studies not met by the associate’s degree.

BGS 2985 - Adults in Transition. Credits: 2
BGS 3002 - Critical Thinking and the Adult Learner. Credits: 3
BGS 4001 - Self-Directed Leadership. Credits: 3
FCS 1121 - Food Service Sanitation. Credits: 1
FCS 3300 - Personal and Family Finance. Credits: 3
FCS 3800 - Family Life Sex Education. Credits: 3
FCS 3810 - Child Care Issues. Credits: 1
FCS 3812 - Nutrition Topics for Child Care Professionals. Credits: 2
FCS 4240 - Child Advocacy. Credits: 1
FCS 4242 - Computer Use For Childcare Administrators. Credits: 2
FCS 4244 - Working with Families of Children Identified as Exceptional. Credits: 3
FCS 4246 - Curriculum for Child Care Homes and Centers. Credits: 3
FCS 4250 - Designing and Managing Learning Environments in Early Childhood Programs. Credits: 2
FCS 4256 - Working with School-Age Care Programs. Credits: 3
FCS 4262 - Discipline and Guidance of Young Children. Credits: 2
FCS 4264 - Child Care Programs: Development and Grant Writing. Credits: 3
FCS 4275 - Internship. Credits: 3 to 9
FCS 4680 - Family Systems and their Impact on Child Care. Credits: 3
FCS 4685 - Developing Cultural Awareness in Young Children. Credits: 3
FCS 4686 - Activity Planning to Facilitate Brain Development and Concept Formation in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Children. Credits: 3
FCS 4845 - The Family in Crisis. Credits: 3
FCS 4854 - Parent/Child Study and Community Involvement. Credits: 3
FCS 4859 - Administration of Child Care Programs. Credits: 3
FCS 4860 - Addictions and the Family. Credits: 3

In Addition Students Must:

Complete BGS 2985, Adults in Transition, BGS 3002, Critical Thinking and the Adult Learner, and BGS 4001, Self-Directed
Leadership;
Complete Electronic Writing Portfolio (EWP) requirements;
Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average.

Note:

A “C” or better is required in these courses.

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