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Child Abuse   (SOC-316)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
The student will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive overall knowledge of the problem of child abuse including the history of child abuse, neglect, physical and sexual abuse, incest, extra-familial maltreatment, psychological/emotional maltreatment, the emotional impact of maltreatment, reporting and investigation, early intervention, the legal response, and treatment and prevention as well as how it affects the family and the developing child.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Examine the history of child abuse and related interventions.
  • Discuss child abuse issues related to the family.
  • Analyze the impact of child abuse as it relates to the stages of child development.
  • Analyze neglect as it relates to child abuse.
  • Analyze the impact of physical and sexual abuse.
  • Discuss the role of incest in relation to child abuse.
  • Assess the impact of extra-familial maltreatment.
  • Evaluate the factors of psychological/emotional maltreatment.
  • Analyze the emotional impact of maltreatment.
  • Assess reporting and investigation techniques.
  • Analyze the role of early intervention.
  • Discuss the role of the legal response.
  • Compare various aspects of treatment and prevention.

 
Introduction to Child Development and Early Childhood Curriculum   (CDS-251)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
An examination of contemporary curriculum practices that facilitate learning in all areas: affective, psychomotor and cognitive. Emphasis on the teacher as reflective practitioner who employs culturally responsive teaching strategies and demonstrates sensitivity to special needs learners.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss how knowledge of child development theory informs principles of learning and guides "best practice" in curriculum planning.
  • Explain the role of the learning environment in regard to planning developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Discuss how curriculum and teaching strategies are differentiated for a diverse learner population (ELL and Special Education).
  • Describe the process of how children "emerge" into literacy in areas of speaking, listening, and writing.
  • Determine the process of assessment in reference to children's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Summarize how the content areas (language, creative arts, math, ad science) enhance and support a child's cognitive growth and development.

 
Math and Science For Child   (CDS-271)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
This course identifies and classifies the major mathematical and science concepts and topics considered in teaching the young child. Emphasis is placed on planning Math and Science activities that encourage thinking, exploring, discovering and problem solving. Each concept is exemplified by hands-on experience.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss the cognitive and developmental capabilities of early childhood students in the areas of math and science.
  • Address various philosophical approaches to the teaching of math and science.
  • Indicate instructional activities that support both critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Give examples of hands-on experiences in both the math and science content areas.
  • Discuss the challenges in planning developmentally appropriate math and science lessons/activities.
  • You may address math and science together or as separate content-areas in the narrative paper.

 
Administration and Organization of Child Care   (CDS-252)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Focus on the role of the early childhood worker as both educator and manager. Topics include educational decision-making, program development, effective team collaboration, facility management, funding sources and procedures, advocacy and health, safety and nutrition issues.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Articulate an overall program philosophy.
  • Discuss selection criteria for space and equipment.
  • Indicate how a mission and program goals are developed.
  • Articulate a plan for staff development.
  • Discuss the role of nutrition and safety.
  • Summarize steps in developing an operational budget.

 
Parenting Very Young Children   (CDS-113)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
The parenting of Very Young Children (Birth to 6 years Old). A study of parental involvement with children, the amount & quality of parent- child interaction, the psycho-social development of young children, personnel placement in early childhood programs, & school-home communication.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss the benefits of a positive behavior plan for both parents and child.
  • Explain the significance of setting developmentally appropriate expectations.
  • Establish the significance of the home-school connection and strong communication ties.
  • Discuss how emergent literacy begins in the home and note how issues such as poverty impacts the onset of emergent literacy skills for the young child.
  • Indicate how the child develops cognitively and emotionally and what happens when a child fails to reach significant growth milestones. Incorporate Piaget's theories.

 
Administration and Supervision: How to Start a Childcare Facility   (CDS-353)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Administration and Supervision: How to Start a Childcare Facility Introduction to administrative responsibilities, types of programs, staff selection, business operation, insurance and requisitions for Child Care Programs.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss the administrative responsibilities of the director of a child-care program.
  • Articulate the many types of child-care programs available and how you would direct a parent/guardian to choose a type for their child.
  • Discuss the principles involved in staff selection and training.
  • Summarize sequence of events leading up to opening a day care facility including the daily operations, insurance, payroll, etc.
  • Indicate how children with special needs will be cared for given the day-care model.

 
Guidance for Young Children   (CDS-354)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
This course will assist the child care staff in interpreting the behavior of young children and examining approaches to discipline. The student will develop realistic expectations of the child according to his/her developmental level. Other topics include relationship of space, materials, and activities to children's behavior; the staff member's personal attitude and approach toward children's behavior, and his/her influence on shaping responses from children; and the appropriate skills in speech and action which guide children's behavior in a positive manner.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss several developmentally appropriate approaches to the discipline of young children.
  • Determine the role of family, family culture, and family values in developing a discipline plan for young children.
  • Discuss the behavioral developmental milestones of children from birth through second grade.
  • Discuss the relationship of space, materials, and activities to the child's behavior.
  • Indicate the role of the staff member, regarding speech and actions, in shaping the behavior of young children.
  • Suggest ways in which the staff member can set realistic behavioral expectations for young children.

 
Strategies for Effective Parenting   (CDS-103)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Students presented with several models useful in training parents to be more effective. Modules such as Adlerian Family Counseling, Parent Effectiveness Training, Behavioral Approaches and Transactional Analysis will be included. Emphasis on skill building as well as theory.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss home environmental conditions which support learning and problem-solving.
  • Determine ways to develop strong communication patterns with the child.
  • Discuss strategies which promote the child's mental health, include community support systems.
  • Comment upon the role of parents in fostering emergent literacy.
  • Analyze and comment upon at least three discipline strategies. State the pros and cons of each strategy.

 
Crisis Intervention   (PSY-389)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
A form of brief therapy, focusing on stress-induced reactions studied in historical and theoretical contexts. Course will cover treatment of family conflicts, child abuse, divorce, illness, substance abuse, and national disasters. Prevention techniques, evaluation of services are also discussed.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain crisis intervention in the form of a brief therapy.
  • Describe stress inducing reaction from a historical view.
  • Describe stress inducing reaction from a theoretical context.
  • Discuss crisis intervention in regard to such issues as family conflicts, child abuse, divorce, substance abuse and natural disasters
 
Psychology of Parenting   (PSY-372)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Examination of cultural and personal expectations of parents and motives for parenthood. Discussion of effective parent-child interactions throughout the development period. Specific problem areas in living with children. Examinations of the different roles of mother and father.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss the role of culture, race, and ethnic differences in the establishment of parenting norms
  • Articulate the similarities in parenting practices across different cultures, races, ethnicities, and socio-economic contexts
  • Discuss the major emotional and social commitments required of parents given a contemporary paradigm of parenting
  • Compare and contrast the four prevailing parenting styles: authoritarian, permissive, neglectful, and authoritative
  • Explore the themes of autonomy versus control in terms of parenting styles
  • Discuss how parental values and beliefs impact a child's emotional and social behavior patterns

 
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