Course Code: CC321

Credits: 2

Course Description:

This course gives you a hands-on introduction to working with young children. You’ll learn how kids grow and learn, why play is so important, and what teachers do each day to help children succeed. We’ll practice observing children, designing fun learning centers, and creating lesson plans that match children’s ages and abilities. By the end of the semester, you’ll have a ready-to-use portfolio with activities, observation notes, and a mini lesson you designed and taught.

Course Code: CC322

Credits: 2

Course Description:

This course teaches how to keep young children healthy, safe, and learning. You’ll study basic first aid and emergency steps, healthy meals and hygiene routines, and how to spot when a child needs extra support. You’ll also learn practical teaching skills: planning activities, running centers, managing behavior, and using simple assessments. The semester ends with a safety portfolio and a short practicum where you demonstrate what you’ve learned.

Course Code: CC421

Credits: 2

Course Description:

This course explores how children grow, learn, and develop from infancy through school aged children— and how family life affects that growth. You’ll learn key psychology ideas, watch and write about real child behavior, and study how families, culture, and relationships shape kids. Expect hands-on activities through clinicals, case studies, and a final project where you analyze a child’s development and family context.

Course Code: CC421

Credits: 2

Course Description:

This class focuses on real-world skills for childcare and early education settings. You’ll plan and lead activities during clinical experiences, use observation tools, practice professional communication with families, and complete a supervised practicum. By the end, you’ll have a professional portfolio, practical experience, and confidence for entry-level childcare jobs or further study.