Early Childhood

This Career Pathway Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as students pursue a career path.  Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each student’s educational and career goals.  Local high school and state graduation requirements must be met.  Career and continuing education requirements should also be considered. Consult with your Guidance Counselor for a complete Program of Study review.

Grade		English Language  Arts	Mathematics	Science	Social  Studies	Other Courses Required  for Graduation	Related CTE Courses Recommended	Career Planning Skill Development Articulated Credit	Occupations Relating  to this Pathway
H I G H S C H O O L	9	English	Math	Science	Social Studies			Career Cruising Illinois Career Resource Network KeyTrain Online  Skill Development Occupational Outlook Handbook Articulated Credit VALEES SkillsUSA Illinois Early Learning Project Early Childhood Education Illinois State Board of Education Illinois ASCD	Occupations Requiring Less Than a Baccalaureate Degree Childcare Assistant/Worker Early Childhood Aide Nanny Teacher Assistant Occupations Requiring Baccalaureate Degree Assistant Director, Childcare Facilities Director, Childcare Facilities Educator for Parents Preschool Teacher Early Childhood Teacher Elementary School Counselor
	10	English	Math	Science	Social Studies	Driver Education Health
	11	English	Math				Early  Childhood I IVVC Early Childhood
	12	English				Consumer Education	Early  Childhood II FVCC Early Childhood
C A R E E R P L A N N I N G	13 14	Waubonsee Community College Early Childhood Education Program Kishwaukee College Early Childhood Education Program Joliet Junior College Child Development				FAFSA Aurora Community Foundation Scholarships Waubonsee Community College Scholarships Philanthropic Educational Organization
	15 16	Eastern Illinois University Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle Level Education Illinois State University Early Childhood Teacher Education Northern Illinois University Early Childhood Studies Southern Illinois University Early Childhood Education University of Illinois School at Champaign Early Childhood Education Western Illinois University Early Childhood Education