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Our Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) in Early Childhood Education can help put you on one of three (3) pathways to earning credentials for a career in early childhood education through the Gateways to Opportunity program.
Gateways to Opportunity credentials are recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Child Care and Development. These Credentials are required for varied Circles of Quality in ExceleRate Illinois and can be used as a prerequisite for employment within early learning programs.
Earn Your A.A.S. Degree In Early Childhood Education
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Community
We celebrate, promote, and advocate our differences and similarities equally at St. Augustine. We have created an open environment for all faculty, staff and students by offering a diverse college environment that can uniquely contribute to our communities and society.
We Are
Transfer Friendly
SAC makes the transfer process as easy as possible for you. We work with best in class partners, such as Transferology ®, to make sure you get the most out of the credits you have previously earned. In all, our transfer process is straightforward and uncomplicated.
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Learning Facilitators
Learning Facilitators work with faculty and staff to provide comprehensive support and early intervention to students. Think of a learning facilitator as a personal success coach. They are 100% dedicated to making sure your educational journey has great outcomes.
Why St. Augustine is right for you
Welcome
to St. Augustine College!
We offer open admissions, affordable tuition and flexible schedules, so you can accomplish your academic goals. We welcome international students and offer classes in English as a second language. Spanish speakers can take college credit classes in Spanish while perfecting their English skills.
St. Augustine College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Dr. Arellano came to St Augustine College in 1988 with the hope of earning an Associate’s Degree. In 1990 she earned an AA in Psychology and Business Administration. . She continued her studies at Loyola University Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies with a major in Psychology and later a Master’s Degree in Education in Community Counseling. She went on to earning a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) at Argosy University Chicago. In addition, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Spirituality in 2007.
Dr. Arellano continues to work providing psychological services and has returned to St. Augustine College as a resident assistant professor and to coordinate the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
Meet St. Augustine Alumnus
Dr. Arellano, PsyD.
Empowered to Succeed
As a graduate of the AAS in Early Childhood Education degree program*, you will be prepared to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of early childhood development.
Understand that successful early childhood education depends upon partnerships with children’s families and communities.
Learn to observe, document, and assess young children and families.
Understand, and use developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools.
Be prepared for an entry-level professional early child-care teacher or provider.
Financial Aid
and Scholarships
Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for college. At St. Augustine College over 70% of our students receive 100% tuition in the form of Grants and Scholarships.
St. Augustine College requires only one application to apply for financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). St. Augustine College offers other forms of institutional aid: the SAC award and the Presidential Discretionary Fund.
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