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  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed to support scientific study of children from conception to adolescence, including intellectual changes and processes that a child experiences and a focus on the development of thought, language, emotions, personality, and social relationships. The principles and theories that underlie child learning are also emphasized.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course provides an overview of child development program operations, including legal and professional standards. Learners will explore licensing and accreditation standards in relation to an existing child development center. Learners will gather information about the management processes of child development programs including the selection and management of staff, planning and supervision of programs. They will also research fiscal and legal structures and community outreach programs.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course provides an overview of child development education theory, history, philosophy and psychology. Learners will study guidance practices that support the development of children including the relationship of developmental theories to guidance practices. Learners will examine the principles involved in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate curriculum. Learners will participate in the development of curriculum based on the needs and interests of children in group care. Curriculum will be emphasized keeping in mind concepts, objectives and instructional techniques for developmentally appropriate experiences for the child. Learning activities for all curriculum areas are included. This course will provide instruction on what the teacher‘s role will be in providing an environment that fosters optimal growth and development of the individual child.
  • 4.00 Credits

    In this course, learners will explore the relationship between perspectives for practice and current understanding of children‘s intellectual and social development. Learners will research key issues and topics, including the meaning of testing and assessment, appropriate measurement techniques, developmental assessment and performance assessment. The course emphasizes the idea that comprehensive, reliable, and valid assessment data lay the groundwork for meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning opportunities for children. Learner focus will be driven towards planning developmentally appropriate practices which encourage children to become creative, independent and successful. Ethical and legal considerations in assessment and evaluation are important integral parts of the course.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course provides an overview of child development program operations including legal and professional standards. Learners will explore licensing and accreditation standards in relation to an existing child care center, design and management as well as storage and maintenance of indoor and outdoor environments are included. Learners will participate in the exploration of the knowledge and skill application of childhood program staff management and supervision. Learners will research the development of effective human relations with diverse groups, leadership skills and child advocacy. They will also examine the particular States‘ minimal licensing requirements, as well as optimal standards pertaining to the operation of programs for children. Course content focuses on new directors‘ administrative skills and role as a community advocate for children. Upon completion of this class, learners will be able to equip, plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environments for children. Learners will become familiar with specific techniques for practicing positive guidance, planning successful group experiences, and facilitating cultural diversity within the classroom setting.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course provides an analysis and evaluation of central concepts, theories, current issues, and research evidence in the development of language and cognition in human beings. The material in this course relies on current and accessible accounts of current views on how thinking and language develop during childhood. Starting from infancy the course explores key aspects of cognitive language development in childhood and adolescence, evaluating brain architecture and function along with the social and cultural bases of learning.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the learner with an analysis of major theoretical developments and approaches in the study of counseling. It provides a frame of reference for evaluation of concepts, methods, techniques, and applications. This course offers comprehensive analysis of the theories and skills essential for counseling children. Real case examples throughout, help to experience and comprehend counseling and consulting techniques in action. The course will analyze the developing child through a multidimensional lens that offers the theories of the leaders in child psychological development.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Advanced Individualized, special interest course selected by the learner, working with the faculty advisor.
  • 6.00 - 12.00 Credits

    The project draws upon all of the learner‘s previous experience, both academic and experiential, bringing together the theoretical and practical knowledge attained over the course of the program, especially as they pertain to the major. The project will result in a major paper, article, work of art, training manual, or other product that not only provides the learner with lasting educational enrichment but also develops and demonstrates background and expertise.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces the learner to fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions and changes of matter and energy both qualitatively and quantitatively as well as an introduction to different branches of chemistry such as organic chemistry and biochemistry will be covered.
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