human resource services pathway

 

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HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/CHILD CARE

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REQUIRED COURSE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1 – 179003 

This course provides students with basic theories and principles concerning pregnancy, prenatal development, prenatal care, childbirth, and an in-depth study of the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs and development of the child beginning at birth and progressing to age 12. Observations will be required in addition to regular classroom instruction and may include field trips to local libraries, daycare centers, and elementary schools. Students prepare themselves for careers working with young children as well as parenting responsibilities. These courses coupled with Child Development 2 may articulate with the College of Southern Maryland classes EDU 1012 and 1013, if grade, attendance, and competencies are met. Can be taken as an Elective. 

REQUIRED COURSE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2 (INCLUDES AN INTERNSHIP) – 179033 

This course provides students with theories and principles for understanding the developmental stages of children from birth through age 12. Instruction includes the development of observation skills, classroom management, program planning and curriculum; and participation in a preschool or daycare facility, along with other child care training activities. Students obtain marketable skills for child development careers and prepare for parenting responsibilities. Students are required to have a current medical report. Successful completion of this course combined with Child Development 1 may meet the Maryland requirement for a preschool teacher in a licensed child care facility and may articulate to College of Southern Maryland classes EDU 1012 and 1013, if grade, attendance, and competencies are met.