Early Childhood Education Diploma
D55220
Day/Evening/Online/Full-Time
Fall Semester 1
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
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4.00 |
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4.00 |
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety
of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis,
effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and
revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed
essays using standard written English
Prerequisites: Take DRE-098
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
EDU 144 - Child Development I
EDU 144 - Child Development I
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment,
milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately
36 months. 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
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
EDU 151 - Creative Activities
EDU 151 - Creative Activities
This course introduces developmentally supportive creative learning environments with
attention to divergent thinking, creative problem-solving, evidence-based teaching
practices, and open-ended learning materials while applying NC Foundations for Early
Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on observation of process driven learning
experiences in art, music, creative movement, dance, and dramatics for every young
child age birth through eight, integrated through all domains and academic content.
Upon completion, students should be able to examine, create, and adapt developmentally
creative learning materials, experiences, and environments for children that are culturally,
linguistically, and ability diverse.
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 |
Spring Semester 1
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
COM 231 - Public Speaking
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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
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3.00 |
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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 234 - Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
EDU 234 - Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging
relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed
on typical and atypical child development, working with diverse families to provide
positive, supportive, and engaging early learning activities and interactions through
field experiences and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and
Development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate responsive curriculum
planning, respectful relationships and exposure to a variety of developmentally appropriate
experiences/materials that support a foundation for healthy development and growth
of culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children birth to 36 months.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 12 |
Fall Semester 2
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
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 221 - Children With Exceptionalities
EDU 221 - Children With Exceptionalities
This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings,
evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials,
and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities
and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental
screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community
partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities,
describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance
of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations
to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies
and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
EDU 280 - Language and Literacy Experiences
EDU 280 - Language and Literacy Experiences
This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy
experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Topics
include developmental sequences for children's emergent receptive and expressive language,
print concepts, appropriate observations/assessments, literacy enriched environments,
quality selection of diverse literature, interactive media, and inclusive practices.
Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally
appropriate language and literacy experiences for children who are culturally, linguistically
and ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
PSY 150 - General Psychology
PSY 150 - General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics
include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation,
cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge
of the science of psychology.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 12 |