TECA 1311 Educating Young Children

Lab Fee: $10.00

An introduction to the education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues.

Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through age eight.

It requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.

Course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experience.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/1 lab)

EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession

Special Fee: $13.00

An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that:

1) provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields;

2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied and diverse student populations;

3) provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms;

4) should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; and

5) must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/1 lab)

TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development

A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development from conception to adolescence.

This course is parallel to the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course CDEC 1354.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

CDEC 1394 Spec Topic - Child Care Provider/Assistant

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the

technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development

of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple

times to improve student proficiency.

A study of the skills and techniques to support and manage early care education and

teaching in dynamic school settings. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations

Special Fee: $13.00

An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that:

1) an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning;

2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations;

3) should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards;

4) must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/1 lab)

CDEC 1319 Child Guidance

Lab Fee: $10.00

An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children.

Emphasis is on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences. Practical application through direct participation with children.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/1 lab)