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This course is a requirement of the Infant and Toddler citation program and focuses on child development in communication, language and literacy from prenatal to 36 months. Students gain an in-depth understanding of theories and research related to infant and toddler growth and development including...

Emphasis in this course is on the role of the supervisor in the organization, administration, and continuing development of early childhood education programs, community relationships, and professional development.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Early...

Practical aspects of planning, implementing, and evaluating curricula in early childhood education programs are discussed and practiced in this course. Emphasis is placed on the examination of a variety of program styles that provide integrated learning experiences geared to the developmental level...

In early childhood education training, supervised field work prepares students to work with young children in diverse early learning settings. During this third practicum, students gain advanced, practical experience solidifying the skills needed to plan and implement a curriculum for young children...

This course provides the student with the basic principles and practices of health safety and nutrition related to the care of children from birth to six years in early childhood settings. Topics to be covered include: common childhood illnesses and communicable diseases, preventative health...

This post-basic early childhood education practicum course requires students to apply their skills of program planning and implementation to meet the developmental needs of infants and/or toddlers ages birth to three years. During this four–six week, full-time practicum, students work with...

This course is designed to orient students to the field of education for children with special care and learning needs. A survey of the historical and philosophical perspectives that influence contemporary inclusive programs. Topics will include: early intervention, inclusion, legislation, and...

This course is designed to present the techniques and skills required for the early childhood educator to work effectively with children with special needs and their families. Emphasis will be placed on team and interdisciplinary approaches to child care and guidance, administration and funding...

This course covers early childhood program planning, use of materials and equipment, the role of the supervisor, techniques of classroom management, learning phenomena in children, and methods of meeting the needs of individual children with special needs. It is designed to acquaint the student with...

Students gain practical knowledge and develop the skills needed to plan and implement an adapted early childhood education program that fosters the developmental growth and learning of children with diverse abilities. They apply theory and learn instructional strategies that help them meet the needs...