Child Development
(2 to 4 Semesters)Program Coordinator/Instructor: Frank
Instructor: McQuain
Two certificates, one Associate of Applied Science degree and one Bachelor of Applied Technology degree are available to the student.
All courses in the major and ENGL 101 and 102 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all courses to graduate.
Certificate in Child Care Provider
(2 Semesters) Required Courses: CHLD 105 Professionalism 3 cr CHLD 110 Child Health, Safety and Environments 4 cr CHLD 120 Early Childhood Social & Emotional Development 6 cr CHLD 125 Guidance In Early Childhood Education 3 cr CHLD 130 Early Childhood Physical and Cognitive Development 6 cr CHLD 135 Fostering Creativity 3 cr CHLD 140 Curriculum Implementation 4 cr CHLD 150 Parent Involvement and Program Management 3 cr TOTAL: 32 crOptional:CHLD 113 Child Care Laboratory I 1-20 cr CHLD 199 Child Development Special Topic Workshops 1-12 crCertificate in Family Child Care (Evening)
Program offering of this option will be dependent upon sufficient student interest and availability of instructor.(2 Semesters) Required Courses: CHLD 113 Child Care & Education Practicum 1-20 cr CHLD 160 Professionalism in Family Child Care 1 cr CHLD 161 Child Health and Safety 1 cr CHLD 162 Environments in Family Child Care 1 cr CHLD 164 Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development 2 cr CHLD 166 Guidance in Early Childhood Education 1 cr CHLD 168 Early Childhood Physical and Cognitive Development 2 cr CHLD 170 Fostering Creativity 1 cr CHLD 172 Curriculum Implementation 2 cr CHLD 174 Parent Involvement and Program Management 1 cr TOTAL: 13 crAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Child Development
(4 Semesters) Required Courses: CHLD 105 Professionalism 3 cr CHLD 110 Child Health, Safety and Environments 4 cr CHLD 120 Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development 6 cr CHLD 125 Guidance In Early Childhood Education 3 cr CHLD 130 Early Childhood Physical and Cognitive Development 6 cr CHLD 135 Fostering Creativity 3 cr CHLD 140 Curriculum Implementation 4 cr CHLD 150 Parent Involvement and Program Management 3 cr CHLD 210 Advanced Topics in Early Childhood Education 4 cr CHLD 220 Advanced Administration & Program Management in Early Childhood Education 4 cr CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Systems 3 crGeneral Education Requirements:Goal 3 3 cr BIOL 100 Concepts Biology: Human Concerns 4 cr BIOL 100L Lab 0 cr COMM 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr TOTAL: 64 crCourses
CHLD 105 Professionalism 3 credits. An introductory course including orientation to the Child Development program; stages of child development. Introduction to professional organizations, networks, community resources, and advocacy. Also including methods of observation and use of observations to plan curriculum. Includes classroom lectures, individualized instruction, and lab. FCHLD 110 Child Health, Safety and Environment 4 credits. This course covers information on safe and healthy environments for young children. Students receive information concerning positive health and safety practices in day care, preschool, and elementary school situations. Students will be taught how to assess and ensure safe indoor and outdoor areas. Includes mental health and personal safety. Includes classroom lectures, individualized instruction and practicum. F
CHLD 113 Child Care and Education Practicum 1-20 credits. A field based learning lab in which the student, under supervision, trains in child care facilities in the local service area. Students will observe and participate in actual child care techniques and procedures within a care providing family. This practicum may be selected for students who would benefit from a directed practical experience. D
CHLD 120 Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development 6 credits. Introduction to children's social development, social awareness, and concept of self. This course focuses on development of personal self-esteem in caregivers as well as children. Includes classroom lectures, independent instruction, and practicum. F
CHLD 125 Guidance In Early Childhood Education 3 credits. This course provides students with information on positive guidance techniques such as supporting social and emotional development by helping children to learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors as individuals and as a group. Includes classroom lectures, individualized instruction, and practicum. F
CHLD 130 Early Childhood Physical and Cognitive Development 6 credits. Introduction to children's physical and cognitive development. This course focuses on providing an environment supportive of children's acquisition of motor and cognitive competence through activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, development levels and learning styles of children. Includes classroom lectures, individualized instruction, and practicum. S
CHLD 135 Fostering Creativity 3 credits. An introductory course which includes the value of play for children and methods to advance emotional, physical, and intellectual competence through opportunities that stimulate children to play with sound, rhythm, language materials, space and ideas in individual ways, and to express their creative abilities. Creativity in caregivers is also examined. Includes classroom lectures, individualized instruction, and practicum. S
CHLD 140 Curriculum Implementation 4 credits. This course combines skills learned in previous courses into responsibility for planning and implementation in the classroom. This course focuses on applying theory into a practical setting. Includes classroom lectures, individual instruction, and practicum. S
CHLD 150 Parent Involvement and Program Management 3 credits. This course introduces students to family education, program management, and professionalism in early childhood education. Topics studied in depth include: parenting styles and strategies, family communication, discipline, stress management, functional and dysfunctional families, family structures, team building, time management, job interviews, resume development, professional image, and professional development. Includes classroom lectures and individualized instruction. S
CHLD 160 Professionalism in Family Child Care 1 credit. An introductory course including orientation to the Child Development program; stages of child development. Introduction to professional organizations, networks, community resources, and advocacy. Also including methods of observation and use of observations to plan curriculum. Includes classroom lectures and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 161 Child Health and Safety FCC 1 credit. This course covers information on safe and healthy environment for young children. Students receive information concerning health and safety practices in day care and preschool. Students will be taught how to assess and ensure safe indoor and outdoor areas. Includes mental health and personal safety, classroom lectures, and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 162 Environments in Family Child Care FCC 1 credit. Students will be taught how to assess, develop and implement stimulating learning environments for preschool children. Includes classroom lectures and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 164 Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development FCC 2 credits. Introduction to children's social development, social awareness, and concept of self. This course focuses on development of personal self-esteem in caregivers as well as children. Includes classroom lectures and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 166 Guidance in Early Childhood Education FCC 1 credit. This course provides students with information on positive guidance techniques. Learning includes supporting social and emotional development by helping children to learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors as individuals and as a group. Includes classroom lectures and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 164 Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development, FCC 2 credits. Introduction to children's social development, social awareness, and concept of self. This course focuses on development of personal self-esteem in caregivers as well as children. Includes classroom lectures and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 166 Guidance in Early Childhood Education, FCC 1 credit. This course provides students with information on positive guidance techniques. Learning includes supporting social and emotional development by helping children to learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors as individuals and as a group. Includes classroom lectures and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 168 Early Childhood Physical and Cognitive Development, FCC 2 credits. Introduction to children's physical and cognitive development. This course focuses on providing an environment supportive of children's acquisition of motor and cognitive competence through activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, development levels and learning styles of children. Includes classroom lectures and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 170 Fostering Creativity FCC 1 credit. An introductory course which includes the value of play for children and methods to advance emotional, physical and intellectual competence through opportunities that stimulate children to play with sound, rhythm, language materials, space and ideas in individual ways, and to express their creative abilities. Creativity in caregivers is also examined. Includes classroom lectures, and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 172 Curriculum Implementation FCC 2 credits. This course combines skills learned in previous courses into responsibility for planning and implementation in the classroom. This course focuses on applying theory into a practical setting. Includes classroom lectures and individual instruction. D
CHLD 174 Parent Involvement and Program Management FCC 1 credit. This course introduces students to family education program management and professionalism in early childhood education. Topics studied in depth include: parenting styles and strategies, family communication, discipline, stress management, functional and dysfunctional families, family structures, team building, time management, job interviews, resume development, professional image, and professional development. Includes classroom lectures and individualized instruction. D
CHLD 199 Child Development Special Topic Workshops 1-12 credits. Variable content and delivery to meet the desired results.
CHLD 210 Advanced Topics in Early Childhood Education 4 credits. This course will elaborate on "Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood" and research into other current topics in the profession. The course will also focus on individual needs and interests of the students related to these topics. Includes classroom instruction, research, individualized instruction, and practical implementation. F
CHLD 220 Advanced Administration and Program Management in Early Childhood Education 4 credits. This course focuses on the development of budgets, curriculum development, staff recruitment, and retention, and a general look at program management that includes issues of insurance and applicable laws. Emphasis will be on the reality of being an owner or manager of an early care and education center or family child care. Includes classroom instruction, research, workshops, individualized instruction, and practicum. S
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