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Course Descriptions

Child Care and Development I

 

The purpose of this course is for students to develop knowledge and skills in areas of child development from conception to age five. Students who have career interests in teaching and/or health care will benefit from this course as well as students looking to develop skills for their future role as a parent. There is a practice lab with the preschoolers during the B part of the course.

Child Care and Development II

 

The application of the principles of childcare learned in Child Care I will be applied in Child Care II through the operation of a children’s preschool laboratory. Three and four year old children will be selected from the community for a preschool experience. Students will be involved in planning, teaching, observation, and research activities with the preschool. Techniques for effective child care will be practiced and evaluated in relation to parenting and possible careers. Prerequisite - B average in Child Care I and approval of instructor.

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