Credit Course Schedules

Students will examine the skills needed to work with children and the key milestones in child development. Students will explore the importance of developing professionalism in the field of education to help shape the lives of children, the quality of life in our communities, and the future. By the end of the course, students will be able to determine if a career working with children is right for them. No requisites. J, fall/spring; C, fall/spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the skills needed to work with children and the key milestones in child development. Students will explore the importance of developing professionalism in the field of education to help shape the lives of children, the quality of life in our communities, and the future. By the end of the course, students will be able to determine if a career working with children is right for them. No requisites. J, fall/spring; C, fall/spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the skills needed to work with children and the key milestones in child development. Students will explore the importance of developing professionalism in the field of education to help shape the lives of children, the quality of life in our communities, and the future. By the end of the course, students will be able to determine if a career working with children is right for them. No requisites. J, fall/spring; C, fall/spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the skills needed to work with children and the key milestones in child development. Students will explore the importance of developing professionalism in the field of education to help shape the lives of children, the quality of life in our communities, and the future. By the end of the course, students will be able to determine if a career working with children is right for them. No requisites. J, fall/spring; C, fall/spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the developmental stages of young children including their physical, intellectual, and social-emotional capabilities, emphasizing the wide variation in abilities and behaviors in children. The basic concepts of developmental characteristics of children from birth through eight years of age are to be understood as a foundation for planning appropriate activities for children and establishing appropriate expectations of young children. No requisites. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will focus on basic considerations for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. Ways to promote good health and nutrition are presented, and prevention and reduction of injuries are explored. No requisites. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to the field of early childhood care and education. An overall view of the field includes history and theory; social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of young children; how early childhood professionals and early childhood programs meet the needs of young children and their families; and models of early childhood programs. This course introduces the activities and materials of the early childhood profession. Students will also complete 40 hours of fieldwork in a local childcare center or school. Department permission and Eligibility ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to the field of early childhood care and education. An overall view of the field includes history and theory; social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of young children; how early childhood professionals and early childhood programs meet the needs of young children and their families; and models of early childhood programs. This course introduces the activities and materials of the early childhood profession. Students will also complete 40 hours of fieldwork in a local childcare center or school. Department permission and Eligibility ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to the field of early childhood care and education. An overall view of the field includes history and theory; social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of young children; how early childhood professionals and early childhood programs meet the needs of young children and their families; and models of early childhood programs. This course introduces the activities and materials of the early childhood profession. Students will also complete 40 hours of fieldwork in a local childcare center or school. Department permission and Eligibility ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to the field of early childhood care and education. An overall view of the field includes history and theory; social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of young children; how early childhood professionals and early childhood programs meet the needs of young children and their families; and models of early childhood programs. This course introduces the activities and materials of the early childhood profession. Students will also complete 40 hours of fieldwork in a local childcare center or school. Department permission and Eligibility ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the diversity of families and factors that influence parenting in contemporary society, focusing on strategies to develop working partnerships with parents. Students will study ways to design parent-teacher conferences, parent education, and parent involvement programs. The importance and nature of relationships between schools and community agencies will also be explored. No requisites. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the diversity of families and factors that influence parenting in contemporary society, focusing on strategies to develop working partnerships with parents. Students will study ways to design parent-teacher conferences, parent education, and parent involvement programs. The importance and nature of relationships between schools and community agencies will also be explored. No requisites. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the diversity of families and factors that influence parenting in contemporary society, focusing on strategies to develop working partnerships with parents. Students will study ways to design parent-teacher conferences, parent education, and parent involvement programs. The importance and nature of relationships between schools and community agencies will also be explored. No requisites. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the diversity of families and factors that influence parenting in contemporary society, focusing on strategies to develop working partnerships with parents. Students will study ways to design parent-teacher conferences, parent education, and parent involvement programs. The importance and nature of relationships between schools and community agencies will also be explored. No requisites. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be provided with information and experiences that will be helpful in deciding whether or not a career in education seems to be an appropriate choice. This course explores the philosophical and socio-cultural roots of education. Students will also examine the political, economic, legal, and ethical basis of American education. Contemporary issues facing education will be examined within the context of teachers, students, schools, and curriculum. Students will also complete a 40 hour internship in a local school. Department permission and Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be provided with information and experiences that will be helpful in deciding whether or not a career in education seems to be an appropriate choice. This course explores the philosophical and socio-cultural roots of education. Students will also examine the political, economic, legal, and ethical basis of American education. Contemporary issues facing education will be examined within the context of teachers, students, schools, and curriculum. Students will also complete a 40 hour internship in a local school. Department permission and Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be provided with information and experiences that will be helpful in deciding whether or not a career in education seems to be an appropriate choice. This course explores the philosophical and socio-cultural roots of education. Students will also examine the political, economic, legal, and ethical basis of American education. Contemporary issues facing education will be examined within the context of teachers, students, schools, and curriculum. Students will also complete a 40 hour internship in a local school. Department permission and Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be provided with information and experiences that will be helpful in deciding whether or not a career in education seems to be an appropriate choice. This course explores the philosophical and socio-cultural roots of education. Students will also examine the political, economic, legal, and ethical basis of American education. Contemporary issues facing education will be examined within the context of teachers, students, schools, and curriculum. Students will also complete a 40 hour internship in a local school. Department permission and Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will increase their knowledge about the developmental needs and program requirements for infants and toddlers. They will do this by strengthening their observation skills, reading, and discussing current research and trends in infant/toddler care, and applying theory in field experiences. Students will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities based on the needs of a specific child or groups of children within their field setting. Special attention will be given to the development of the whole child, the child as the curriculum, respectful and responsive relationships, intentional and purposeful interactions, and the environment as a teaching tool. A minimum of 20 hours will be spent in the field experience with toddlers or younger. Department permission and Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 1290.J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 100 hours of supervised work in a public school or other appropriate educational setting. Students will also participate in weekly coursework which focuses on developing professionalism, knowledge of how schools and classrooms work, and teamwork within the educational setting. The course also focuses on students' experiences, problems, and special interests. Developmentally appropriate practices related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment will be examined and applied. Department permission and prerequisite: EDU 1290 or EDU 1510. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 100 hours of supervised work in a public school or other appropriate educational setting. Students will also participate in weekly coursework which focuses on developing professionalism, knowledge of how schools and classrooms work, and teamwork within the educational setting. The course also focuses on students' experiences, problems, and special interests. Developmentally appropriate practices related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment will be examined and applied. Department permission and prerequisite: EDU 1290 or EDU 1510. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work in a different school or educational setting than they used in EDU 2210. Students will also participate in coursework which focuses on learning to further develop their interpersonal teaching skills. Students will explore student diversity and how to differentiate the curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet those individual needs. Department permission and Prerequisite: EDU 2210. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain practical experience participating in a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work in a different school or educational setting than they used in EDU 2210. Students will also participate in coursework which focuses on learning to further develop their interpersonal teaching skills. Students will explore student diversity and how to differentiate the curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet those individual needs. Department permission and Prerequisite: EDU 2210. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will explore the characteristics, problems, and needs of adolescents, with emphasis on the knowledge necessary for working with them in a variety of settings - recreational, educational, and therapeutic. Topics include a look at cognitive, physical, and social-emotional factors, changes in brain development, motivation, risk-taking, effects of poverty, education and work, sexual behavior, substance abuse, and stress. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530 and either PSY 1510, EDU 1510, or HUS 1210. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop a comprehensive knowledge of children's literature with emphasis on identification and familiarization of the different types of children's literature, the influence that literature can have on children's and adults' lives, and the development of effective and creative methods of using literature with children. Use of current technology is included. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530.J fall, spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop knowledge and understanding of exceptional children and youth, the ways they are served in public schools, appropriate attitudes toward human viability, and individual differences. Current legal and instructional issues and methods are discussed. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530; Prerequisite: PSY 1510. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop knowledge and understanding of exceptional children and youth, the ways they are served in public schools, appropriate attitudes toward human viability, and individual differences. Current legal and instructional issues and methods are discussed. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530; Prerequisite: PSY 1510. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop knowledge and understanding of exceptional children and youth, the ways they are served in public schools, appropriate attitudes toward human viability, and individual differences. Current legal and instructional issues and methods are discussed. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530; Prerequisite: PSY 1510. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop knowledge and understanding of exceptional children and youth, the ways they are served in public schools, appropriate attitudes toward human viability, and individual differences. Current legal and instructional issues and methods are discussed. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530; Prerequisite: PSY 1510. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be placed in an educational setting working one-on-one or in small groups with students with identified disabilities as well as those at risk for academic failure for a minimum of 45 hours throughout the semester. Students will learn about student diversity and developmentally appropriate methods to differentiate to meet student needs. Department permission and Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 2450. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be placed in an educational setting working one-on-one or in small groups with students with identified disabilities as well as those at risk for academic failure for a minimum of 45 hours throughout the semester. Students will learn about student diversity and developmentally appropriate methods to differentiate to meet student needs. Department permission and Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 2450. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop a basic foundation in literacy instruction. The five components of reading, basic reading disabilities, and applications to curriculum and instruction will be explored. In addition, students will examine the basics of literacy approaches including the collection and interpretation of data. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus