| CHD 109 Music and Movement for Children |
3 credits |
Emphasizes theory and practice in movement
and music education and the integration of these
skills in a curriculum. Designed for teachers and
aides in child care, preschool, nursery, or primary
schools. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week. |
| CHD 118 Language Arts for Young Children |
3 credits |
| Presents techniques and methods for encouraging
the development of language and perceptual skills in young
children. Stresses improvement of vocabulary, speech, and
methods to stimulate discussion. Surveys children’s
literature, examines elements of quality story telling and
story reading, and stresses the use of audio-visual materials.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| CHD 119 Introduction to Reading Methods |
3 credits |
Focuses on promoting language and literacy
skills as the foundation for emergent reading.
Emphasizes phonetic awareness and alphabetic
principles, print awareness and concepts,
comprehension and early reading and writing.
Addresses strategies for intervention and support
for exceptional children and English Language
Learners. NOTE: This course replaces CHD
117. Prerequisite: ENG 111. Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| CHD 120 Introduction to
Early Childhood Education |
3 credits |
| Introduces early childhood development through
activities and experiences in nursery, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten,
and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization
and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches
to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular
procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CHD 125 Creative Activities for Children |
3 credits |
| Prepares individuals to work with young children
in the arts and other creative age-appropriate
activities. Investigates affective classroom
experiences and open-ended activities. Lecture 2
hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours
per week. |
| CHD 126 Science and Math Concepts for Children |
3 credits |
| Covers the selection of appropriate
developmental learning materials for developing
activities to stimulate the logical thinking skills
in children. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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| CHD 145 Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children |
3 credits |
| Provides experiences in developing the content, methods, and materials for directing children in art, music, and movement activities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| CHD 146 Math, Science and Social Studies for Children |
3 credits |
| Provides experiences in developing the content, methods, and materials for directing children in math, science, and social studies activities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
| CHD 165 Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings |
3 credits |
| Observes and participates in early childhood settings such as child care centers, pre-schools, Montessori schools or public schools in Kindergarten through 3rd grade levels. Students spend one hour each week in a seminar session in addition to 60 clock hours in the field. May be repeated for credit. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week. |
| CHD 166 Infant and Toddler
Programs |
3 credits |
| Examines the fundamentals of infant and toddler
development, including planning and implementing programs
in group care. Emphasizes meeting physical, social, emotional,
and cognitive needs: scheduling, preparing age-appropriate
activities, health and safety policies, record keeping, and
reporting to parents. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CHD 205 Guiding the Behavior
of Children |
3 credits |
| Explores positive ways to build self-esteem
in children and help them develop self-control. Presents practical
ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in children and
emphasizes basic skills and techniques in classroom management.
Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CHD 210 Introduction to
Exceptional Children |
3 credits |
| Reviews the history of education for exceptional
children. Studies the characteristics associated with exceptional
children. Explores positive techniques for managing behavior
and adapting materials for classroom use. Lecture 3 hours
per week. |
| CHD 215 Models of Early Childhood Education Programs |
3 credits |
| Studies and discusses the various models and theories of early childhood education programs including current trends and issues. Presents state licensing and staff requirements. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CHD 216 Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change |
3 credits |
| Explores methods of developing positive, effective relations between staff and parents to enhance the developmental goals of home and school. Reviews current trends and issues in education, describes symptoms of homes in need of support, investigates non-traditional family and cultural patterns, and lists community resources. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CHD 220 Introduction to
School-Age Child Care |
3 credits |
| Examines the purposes of school-age child care
in today’s society, the role of adults within school-age
child care, and the state of the profession of school-age
child care. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CHD 225 Curriculum Development
for School-Age Child Care |
3 credits |
| Explores the creative activities, techniques,
interactions, and program development that promote positive
social and emotional growth in school-age children. Emphasizes
positive development through everyday programming and experiences.
Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CHD 230 Behavior Management
for School-Age Child Care |
3 credits |
| Discusses the development of social skills that
school-age children need for self-management, including self-discipline,
self-esteem, and coping with stress and anger. Explores ways
to effectively guide and discipline school-age children, focusing
on how adults can facilitate positive pro-social and self-management
skills. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
| CHD 235 Health and Recreation
for School-Age Child Care |
3 credits |
| Examines the physical growth of school-age children
and the role of health and recreation in school-age child
development. Explores the use of medication, misuse of drugs,
health issues of children, and the availability of community
resources. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
CHD 265 Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary
Settings |
3 credits |
| Observes and participates in early childhood settings such as child care centers, pre-school, Montessori schools, or public school settings (kindergarten through third grade). Emphasizes planning and implementation of appropriate activities and materials for children. Students will spend one hour each week in a seminar session in addition to 60 clock hours in the field. May be taken again for credit. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week. |
| CHD 270 Administration
of Childcare Programs |
3 credits |
| Examines the skills needed for
establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes
professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning,
staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting,
and developing forms for record keeping. Lecture 3 hours per
week. |
| CHD 298 Portfolio Development |
1 credit |
| Serves, in conjunction with CHD 265, as the capstone for Early Childhood Development Associate of Applied Science degree. Focuses on the development of a portfolio to demonstrate professional competence in the field of early care and education. The resulting portfolio will be reviewed by early childhood faculty and other designated early childhood professionals. Lecture 1 hour per week. |
