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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
This course is designed to present additional or unique material and learning experiences within a specified discipline. The course will be based on student need, flexibility, and may be designed to meet various program and pre-major course requirements. Please see a current Course Schedule for complete course details. Variable credits 1-8
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the early childhood field, including philosophies, missions, and regulations. It examines the roles and responsibilities of professionals in a variety of career settings. Examines positive communication and relationships with families. 3C/3/0/0
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3.00 Credits
Examines the major developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development. Emphasizes interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methods, students will observe children and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. 3C/2/1/0
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, prevention techniques, and early childhood curriculum related to health, safety, and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health, and safety for both children and staff will be identified, as well as the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. A focus will be on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development. 3C/2/1/0
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3.00 Credits
Examines positive strategies to guide children's behavior in the early childhood setting. Examines ways to establish supportive relationships with children and guide them, in order to enhance learning, development, and well-being. 3C/3/0/0
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3.00 Credits
The student will gain knowledge and skills related to providing age-appropriate learning experiences and learning environments for young children. The student will examine the role of the teacher in providing learning experiences to meet each child' s needs, capabilities, interests, and the implementation of developmentally appropriate practice. The student will practice language, literacy, social, emotional, sensory, art, music, math and science learning experiences. 3C/2/1/0
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3.00 Credits
Examines how to work with many types of families. Investigates the importance of the family/school partnership, study methods of effectively communicating with families, and identify community organizations and networks that support families. Various classroom strategies will be explored emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. 3C/3/0/0
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning to join with families and professionals in promoting children's success. Recording strategies, rating systems, multiple assessment tools and portfolios are explored. There will be a focus on increasing objectivity in observing and interpreting children's behavior, observing developmental characteristics and increasing the awareness of normal patterns of behavior. (Prerequisite(s): Completion of all certificate level coursework or instructor approval) 3C/3/0/0
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3.00 Credits
Provides an advanced level of curriculum planning. Emphasis is on organizing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate curricula. (Prerequisite(s): Completion of certificate level coursework or instructor approval) 3C/3/0/0
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3.00 Credits
Students demonstrate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision to make connections between theory and practice and developing professional behaviors. Students apply comprehensive understanding of children and families; developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching and learning, and knowledge of curriculum content areas. They design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. (Prerequisite(s) Completion of all other Diploma level courses and instructor approval) 3C/0/0/3
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