A QUICK INTRO
This curriculum prepares individuals to work with preschool aged children (3-5) in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories, competency-based knowledge, and practice in actual settings with preschool children.
WHAT YOU STUDY
Course work includes child growth and development, physical/nutritional needs of preschool children, safety issues in the care of preschool children; care and guidance; communication skills with families and children; design and implementation of appropriate curriculum; and other related topics.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate preschool programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and other preschool programs.
COURSE INFORMATION
Click on title for course description. For your convenience, the following listing includes only credit hours for each course. For a comprehensive listing of classroom, lab and clinical hours for each course, click on this PDF.
FALL SEMESTER 1
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| EDU | 119 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| EDU | 146 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| Totals | 7 |
SPRING SEMESTER 2
| EDU | 131 | Child, Family & Community | 3 |
| EDU | 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 |
| EDU | 145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| Totals | 9 |
