Child Development | Prerequisite: None 

This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic application of child development theory, beginning with prenatal development up to children age 5. Areas of study include effects of family on individuals and society; prenatal development and care; understanding how children develop; and care of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Early Childhood I | Prerequisite: Students must be 15 by September 1 Child Development Aligned Industry Credential: CPR and First Aid 

This two-credit course prepares students to work with children in early childhood education settings. Topics of study include historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of the profession, the structure of early childhood programs, connecting appropriate learning activities and teaching strategies to developmental needs of children, inclusive environments, communicating expectations, setting limits, and guiding behavior, as well as personal growth in the field of child development. An internship makes up 50 percent of instructional time. Due to student participation in internships at early childhood centers that are licensed by the Division of Child Development and Early Education, students must be 15 years of age before September 1. THIS COURSE WILL TAKE UP TWO PERIODS (1 AND 2) IN YOUR FALL SCHEDULE. 

Early Childhood Education II [Honors] | Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education I.

Aligned Industry Credential: CPR and First Aid

This two-credit course provides advanced experience in working with children from infancy to age 12 in early education and childcare

settings. Areas of study include program planning and management, developmentally appropriate practice, procedures, and strategies

for working with special groups of children, career development and professionalism. An internship makes up 50 percent of instructional

time.

THIS COURSE WILL TAKE UP TWO PERIODS (1 AND 2) IN YOUR SPRING SCHEDULE.