Before/After School Care Certificate
Educate and enrich lives beyond the classroom
Program facts
- Credit hours: 6
- Stackable to degree: No
- Potential job outcomes:
Before/after school aide
Gain basic knowledge about developmentally appropriate programming and guidance for school-age care in this 6-credit-hour Early Childhood Education—Before/After School Care certificate program.
The two required courses in this program focus on principles of school-age care and assessment and guidance. You can also gain hands-on experience working with children at the Harper College Child Care Learning Center, an on-site preschool facility where you’ll receive guidance and feedback from certified teaching professionals.
Summer Classes Begin Soon
Summer classes begin May 23 and June 6. Find your classes and register today!
Certificate program requirements
Related programs
Students interested in early childhood education may also be interested in:
- Associate of Arts (Transfer)
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- Assistant Teacher Certificate
- Before/After School Care Certificate
- Family Child Care I Certificate
- Family Child Care II Certificate
- Infant/Toddler Teacher Certificate
- Infant/Toddler Teacher Asst. Certificate
- Teacher Certificate
Resources
Next steps
For more information about early childhood education courses at Harper, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.
Please note: This program is not financial aid eligible.
Coming to Campus