Early Childhood Preschool Certificate (C55860)
Fall Semester
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
EDU 119 - Introduction to Early ChildhoodEducation
EDU 119 - Introduction to Early ChildhoodEducation
This course introduces the foundations of early childhood education, the diverse educational
settings for young children, professionalism and planning intentional developmentally
appropriate experiences for each child. Topics include theoretical foundations, national
early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, state
regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality
inclusive environments, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family.
Upon completion, students should be able to design a career/professional development
plan, appropriate environments, schedules, and activity plans.
Class: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
|
4.00 |
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4.00 |
EDU 131 - Child, Family, and Community
EDU 131 - Child, Family, and Community
This course covers the development of partnerships among culturally, linguistically
and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of
evidence-based strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying
benefits for establishing and supporting respectful relationships between diverse
families, programs/schools, and community agencies/resources reflective of the NAEYC
Code of Ethical Conduct and the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators. Upon
completion, students should be able to identify appropriate relationship building
strategies between diverse families, children birth through adolescence, schools,
and communities and demonstrate a variety of communication skills including appropriate
use of technology to support every child.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
EDU 145 - Child Development II
EDU 145 - Child Development II
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment,
milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle
childhood. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental
sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication
and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast
typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental
factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing
development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 146 - Child Guidance
EDU 146 - Child Guidance
This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships
with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally
appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/supportive learning environments,
cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations,
the importance of communication with children/families including using technology
and the use of formative assessments in establishing intentional strategies for children
with unique needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect
strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive
behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children's social, emotional
and cognitive development.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
EDU 153 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
EDU 153 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of every child.
Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining
safe and healthy learning environments, health benefits of active play, recognition
and reporting of abuse/neglect, and state regulations. Upon completion, students should
be able to apply knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development for
health, safety, nutritional needs and safe learning environments.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 16 |
Upon completion of the EDU-119 course within the certificate shown above, students
are eligible to apply for the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) through
the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education. Students must
earn a C or better in EDU 119 in order to be eligible. Applications are available
through the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education. See your advisor
for
more details.
Upon completion of the certificate shown above, students are eligible to apply for
the National Child Development Associate Credential (Preschool CDA credential) provided
through the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, DC. Students must
earn a C or better in all courses. These courses count for the 120 hours of professional
education requirement. Additional requirements for the CDA must also be met before applying.
See your advisor for more details or go to http://www.cdacouncil.org.