Triton's Early Childhood Education Degree Program will help you develop teaching techniques in language arts, music, art, science and math for children. Early childhood education professionals give direct care to children in day care centers and nursery schools. They also assist in kindergartens, programs for exceptional children and before and after school care programs, which are found at many elementary schools. The certificate program in early childhood education prepares you for entry-level positions in a variety of early childhood education programs.
Emphasis is placed on directly related early childhood education course work.
The certificate program in infant toddler care prepares you for entry-level positions in infant care centers. A supervised, practical experience in an infant center will be an important component of the program. Advanced certificate in child care center administration and management meets the Department of Children and Family Services' requirements for child care directors. The teacher aide certificate provides paraprofessional preparation for students who wish to directly support teachers and children in the classroom. Students will study child development theory, educational foundations and practice, which will be applied during a supervised field experience in a school setting.