|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
3.00 Credits
A coordinated period of supervised work experience in organizations that will offer students the opportunity to acquire competence in their chosen area of specialization.
-
3.00 Credits
Considers the development of the very young child from conception and birth through age two. Physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, language and affective development are examined from various theortical perspectives. In addition, the course deals with specific issues related to infancy, including infant day care, programs and curriculum, working parents and public policy.
-
3.00 Credits
Covers the development of children from two to eight years including the language-motor, emotional, cognitive, social and psychological frameworks of development with particular emphasis given to practical examples of theoretical principles. Techniques for observing and enhancing development are emphasized.
Prerequisite:
CHC 179
-
3.00 Credits
Focuses on planning developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for young children, (ages 2-8). The role of creativity is emphasized. Building on this core, the course focuses on methods, materials, and activities to enhance art, play, music, creative movement, and language arts including storytelling, puppets and flannel boards. The role of the adult in a developmentally appropriate classroom is examined with special attention given to observation of children's behavior. Theories of art and play are studied.
-
4.00 Credits
Concentrates on the child as a unique individual in his learning environment. Specific areas of the practicum student include creative planning skills, observation skills and a positive early childhood education philosophy that encourages independence, creative thinking, self awareness, exploration, and healthy attitudes within the child. Professional behavior is emphasized. Students are required to complete 120 hours in an assigned placement.
Prerequisite:
Completion of Six CHC Credits, GPA of 2.5 in Major, and Instructor Permission
-
3.00 Credits
Designed to promote curriculum planning and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities for young children in a variety of areas such as health, safety, nutrition, phys. ed., manipulatives, math, science, social studies and field trips. The role of the adult in the classroom is examined with special attention given to methods of child guidance.
-
3.00 Credits
Exploration of cultural and social variables and their impact on the developing child. Attention is given to family issues such as divorce, working and teen mothers. Also, child abuse, poverty, media, day care, stress and violence are studied. Advocacy and ethics are emphasized.
-
3.00 Credits
Orientation in the planning and administration of early childhood settings. Issues relating to agency policies, guidelines, roles and functions will be considered. This course emphasizes inter- personal staff relationships, effective parent communication and program evaluation. Historical and social foundation of the field is examined.
-
3.00 Credits
Examines the growth and development of exceptional children. Special focus is given to educational implications, identifi- cation, relevant legal issues, and relations with families. Exceptional persons studied are the gifted and talented; mentally retarded; learning disabled; the visually, hearing, and language impaired; behavior disordered; autistic; ADHD; and physically handicapped.
-
3.00 Credits
Designed for early childhood educators and parents. Describes the components of child health, safety and nutrition . Identifies risks to health and safety. Health promotion, disease prevention, and basic care of the child at each developmental stage are examined.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Cookies Policy |
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2025 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|