CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in early childhood, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children
Focuses on children's exploration, play, and creative expression in the areas of art, music, and movement. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various open-ended media representing a range of approaches in creative thinking. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
CHD 146 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children
Provides experiences in content, methods, and materials for the development of math, science, and social studies skills in children. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various resources to facilitate children's construction of knowledge. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for all children.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
CHD 164 - Working with Infants and Toddlers in Inclusive Settings
Examines developmental and behavioral principles and practices and how these provide the most developmentally suitable curriculum and learning environment for very young children. Includes working with very young children with typical development, as well as those who are gifted, or have developmental delays or disabilities.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings
Focuses on observation as the primary method for gathering information about children in early childhood settings. Emphasizes development of skills in the implementation of a range of observation techniques. Includes minimum 30 hours of field placement in early learning setting.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
CHD 166 - Infant and Toddler Programs
Examines the care and education of infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months in group settings. Focuses on development in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language domains and other factors related to working with infants/toddlers and their families. Emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships for healthy brain development during the child's first three years of life. Investigates regulatory standards for infant/toddler care giving.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children
Emphasizes social development and guidance. Presents practices that are respectful and meet the emotional needs of individual children. Addresses strategies for communicating expectations, promoting prosocial behaviors, preventing, and minimizing behavioral challenges through careful planning of the learning environment, curriculum, and teacher guidance.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
CHD 210 - Children with Exceptionalities
Reviews the history of and legal requirements for providing intervention and educational services for young children with special needs. Studies the characteristics of children with a diverse array of needs and developmental abilities. Explores concepts of early intervention, inclusion, guiding behavior and adapting environments to meet children's needs.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits