Learning about children, designing engaging lessons filled with art and handicrafts, applying principles learned about behavior, you will develop activities for the preschoolers' physical, social, intellectual and emotional learning skills. You will research and implement proven theories in early learning in this hands-on course, designed to be project-based using current methodologies and 21st century skills in education. This course has a dual enrollment agreement with Raritan Valley Community College. Eligible students can earn 3 credits for RVCC’s course, ECHD 181, Child Growth and Development. Visit the HCRHS dual enrollment webpage for more information.

Bridging the learning from the prerequisite Child Development course, you will gain knowledge about early child career options in education, theorists, and theories. You will link these concepts to hands-on lessons and fun activities for the Little Devils preschool buddies. Other activities will include and use both book and digital journals specific to your preschool buddy, assessments based on observations, videotaping of activities, student portfolios and the development of goal statements, developmental goals and objectives. This course has a dual enrollment agreement with Seton Hall University. Eligible students can earn 3 credits for Seton Hall’s course, EDST 4000, Curriculum Assessment in Early Childhood Education. Visit the HCRHS dual enrollment webpage for more information.

Introduction to Education is an innovative and experiential course designed to introduce students to the field of education. Students will gain insight into the nature of teaching & learn about critical issues affecting the quality of education today. Curriculum is focused on the study of the history, development, organization and practices of education in the United States. Classroom observations and internship hours are a required part of the class. This is a course for students who possess exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills and who may be considering the field of teaching. This course will also provide future community leaders insights on education and teaching so that they may become civic advocates of education. This course has a dual enrollment agreement with Rider University. Eligible students can earn 3 credits for Rider’s course, IND 101, Introduction to Education. Visit the HCRHS dual enrollment webpage for more information.