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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to prepare students to work in a school age child care program. It will include school age child development; health, safety, and nutrition; curriculum development and relationship building; and professional development.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course acquaints teachers with ways of integrating the young child with special needs into the regular preschool program. It examines ways of assessing and identifying characteristics of the young child with special needs or the child at risk. Topics include planning and program development, modifying classroom environment, and working with parents and community resources. Prerequisite: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (CCED105) or Development in Early Childhood (CCED102) passed with a "C" or better
  • 3.00 Credits

    The child care environment needs not only to be visually pleasing but also to be designed to enhance a child's inner discipline and to be a warm, creative environment in which to grow. This course investigates the relationship between curriculum and design by addressing issues related to how, what, why, and where children learn.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores how the development stages relating to the first three years should impact the care of infants and toddlers. The student examines physical, psychological, linguistic and cognitive development from birth to three. Emphasis is placed on designing developmentally appropriate activities; understanding the importance of health, nutrition, and feeding practices; equipping space; and nurturing self-esteem in the child care setting. Prerequisite: Development in Early Childhood (CCED102) passed with a "C" or better or Child Psychology (PSYC102)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Development of School Age Children introduces students to children's developmental growth from ages seven through fourteen. Information presented in this course corresponds with the Core Competencies for Massachusetts School-Age Practitioners in the competency areas of Child Development and Safety, Health, and Nutrition. Participants will learn about all aspects of development in school age children and the application of that knowledge in and out-of-school time setting. The importance of recognizing individual and cultural differences and various rates and patterns of growth is emphasized. Participants will also learn how to conduct health assessments, guide children in developing healthy food habits, and examine how children can be actively involved in their own nutrition, safety, and health education.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will focus on planning and organizing programs which are developmentally appropriate for school age child care. Emphasis will be on a variety of content areas including creative and recreational activities, study skills development and socialization. Students will be able to apply developmentally appropriate principles to the design of the physical and social environment as well as create and implement activity plans. Prerequisite: School Age Child Care (CCED212)
  • 1.00 Credits

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  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of members of the Department of Child Care Education. Limted to 2 courses per student Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Chair and Division Dean
  • 3.00 Credits

    The student is placed at an on-site training center for 150 hours per semester. A minimum of 12 hours per week is required. The student keeps a journal and does written observations. Interns participate in a variety of experiences reflective of the community. Field experiences begin with observation and increase to planning activities for individuals or small groups as well as management of the whole group for a portion of the placement. A grade of "C" or better is required for graduation. A grade of "B-" or better is required to proceed to Practicum II. Prerequisite: Development in Early Childhood (CCED102) passed with a "C" or better Pre/Corequisite: Early Childhood Curriculum: A Multi- Cultural Perspective (CCED111) Corequisite: Seminar I in Child Care Education (CCED407) Make-up Policy: Hours in Practicum I in Child Care may be completed at the discretion of the instructor providing all course work is completed.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The student is placed at an on-site training center under the supervision of a director/lead teacher for 150 hours per semester. A minimum of 12 hours per week is required. Management skills such as personnel hiring, supervision, and evaluation as well as understanding the regulations that govern group care are developed. The student also understands the importance of addressing multi-cultural issues when initiating community support and interaction and assumes the responsibilities for the full range of teaching and care giving. Prerequisites: Practicum I in Child Care (CCED401) passed with a grade of "B-" or better or Departmental Approval; and Early Childhood Curriculum: A Multi-Cultural Perspective (CCED111) Corequisites: Administration, Supervision, and Management of Early Childhood Programs (CCED201) and Seminar II in Child Care Management (CCED408)
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