EDU 153 Health, Safety, & Nutrit
This course covers on promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of all children. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, recognition and reporting of abuse and … Read More Class
3
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0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
DRE-097
EDU 187 Teaching and Learning for All
This course introduces students to knowledge, concepts, and best practices needed to provide developmentally appropriate, effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive educational experiences in the classroom. Topics include growth and development, learning theory, student motivation, teaching … Read More Class
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EDU 216 Foundations of Education
This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include historical and philosophical foundations of education, contemporary educational, structural, legal, and financial issues, and experiences in public school classrooms. Upon completion, students … Read More Class
4
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
4
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
DRE-098
EDU 221 Children with Exceptional
This course introduces children with exceptionalities, their families, support services, inclusive/diverse settings, and educational/family plans based on the foundations of child development. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities, observation and assessment of children, … Read More Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
EDU 144, and EDU 145
Corequisites
DRE 098
EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos
This course covers the unique needs and rapid changes that occur in the first three years of life and the inter-related factors that influence development. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and supporting developmental milestones through … Read More Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
EDU 119
Corequisites
DRE 098
EDU 250 Teacher Licensure Preparation
This course provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure program at a senior institution. Topics include entry level teacher licensure exam preparation, performance based assessment systems, requirements for entry into teacher … Read More Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
EDU 119
Corequisites
DRE 098
EDU 251 Exploration Activities
This course covers discovery experiences in science, math, and social studies. Emphasis is placed on developing concepts for each area and encouraging young children to explore, discover, and construct concepts. Upon completion, students should be … Read More Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
DRE 098
EDU 259 Curriculum Planning
This course is designed to focus on curriculum planning for three to five year olds. Topics include philosophy, curriculum models, indoor and outdoor environments, scheduling, authentic assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences. Upon completion, students … Read More Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
EDU 119
Corequisites
DRE 098
EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin I
This course introduces principles of basic programming and staffing, budgeting/financial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program structure and philosophy, standards of NC child care programs, finance, … Read More Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
DRE 098 and EDU 119
EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II
This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood … Read More Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
EDU-261
Corequisites
DRE-098 and EDU-119
