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.
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 |