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Child Development, Certificate of Achievement


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JJC Program Code: SS055

ICCB Program Code: SSCI 0051
CIP Code: 19.0708
SOC Code: 25-2011


The CDEV Certificate of Achievement prepares individuals for entry-level positions in early childhood settings and aligns with the IL Gateways Early Childhood Credential Level 3. This certificate can be earned as student’s progress towards the CDEV AAS. The student should be aware that the Illinois DCFS requires a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, and a medical clearance including a TB test and proof of immunizations to work in a licensed childcare setting.

 

Total Required Hours: 30 Semester Hours


Includes Online Courses


This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide


The following schedule is based on full-time enrollment. Students planning to transfer to a senior institution should check with that institution for specific transfer requirements.  

Graduation Requirements


Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

 

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate),  4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information


Department Chairperson

Program Coordinator

Program Advisor

Name: Panagiota Katralis

Name: Melissa Szymczak

Name: Melissa Szymczak

Email: pkatrali@jjc.edu

Email: mszymcza@jjc.edu

Email: mszymcza@jjc.edu

Phone: 815-280-2982/6634

Phone: 815-280-2433

Phone: 815-280-2433

 

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