This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic application of child development theory, focusing on prenatal development through children age 5. Areas of study include the effects of family on individuals and society; prenatal development and care; and understanding how children develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. 

**Not required as a prerequisite for Teaching as a Profession I

This college level course is designed to encourage students who possess a high level of academic achievement and those personality traits found in good teachers, to consider teaching as a career. Students are exposed to the many facets of education through class discussion, observation and participation in public school classrooms. Students will examine their aptitudes for teaching, learner needs and development, including students with exceptionalities, and the history, trends and governance of education. English/language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, and interpersonal relationships are reinforced. 

This college level course is designed to encourage students who possess a high level of academic achievement and those personality traits found in good teachers, to consider teaching as a career. Students are exposed to the many facets of education through class discussion, observation and participation in public school classrooms. Students will apply concepts through an embedded internship experience with a cooperating teacher as they design, deliver, and reflect on their instruction. Students also investigate certification, employment, ethics, and professionalism in education. English/language arts, social studies, mathematics, science,technology, and interpersonal relationships are reinforced. 

In this course, students participate in guided and independent classroom leadership activities with mentoring from their cooperating teacher. The field experience provides students with the skills and tools that are an integral and complementary component of Teaching as a Profession I and II, which assist in developing pedagogical skills, knowledge, and characteristics necessary for effective teaching.