List of Courses

Childhood Development

• CHD 118 Language Arts for Young Children (3 Cr.)

  Presents techniques and methods for encouraging the development of language and perception skills in young children. Stresses improvement of vocabulary, speech and methods to stimulate discussion. Surveys children's literature, examines elements of quality story telling and story reading and stresses the use of audiovisual materials. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 Cr.)

  Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, 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 per week.

• CHD 121 Childhood Educational Development I (3 Cr.)

  Focuses attention on the observable characteristics of children from birth through adolescence. Concentrates on cognitive, physical, social and emotional changes that occur. Emphasizes the relationship between development and a child's interactions with parents, siblings, peers and teachers. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• CHD 122 Childhood Educational Development II (3 Cr.)

  Focuses attention on the observable characteristics of children from birth through adolescence. Concentrates on cognitive, physical, social and emotional changes that occur. Emphasizes the relationship between development and a child's interactions with parents, siblings, peers and teachers. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• CHD 125 Creative Activities for Children (3 Cr.)

  Prepares individuals to work with young children in the arts and other creative age-appropriate activities. Investigates affective classroom experiences and open-ended activities. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• CHD 126 Science and Math Concepts for Children (3 Cr.)

  Teaches selecting developmentally appropriate learning activities using materials to develop logical thinking skills in the child. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• CHD 145 Teaching Art, Music and Movement to Children (3 Cr.)

  Provides experiences in developing the content, methods and materials for directing children in art, music and movement activities. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• CHD 205 Guiding the Behavior of the Children (3 Cr.)

  Explores positive ways to build self-esteem in children and help them develop self-control. Presents practical ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in children and emphasizes basic skills and techniques in classroom management. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• CHD 210 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 Cr.)

  Reviews the history of education for exceptional children. Studies the characteristics associated with exceptional children. Explores positive techniques for managing behavior and adapting materials for classroom use. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• CHD 220 Introduction to School-Age Child Care (3 Cr.)

  Examines the purposes of school-age child care in today's society, the role of adults within school-age child care and the state of the profession of school-age child care. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• CHD 230 Behavior Management for School-Age Child Care (3 Cr.)

  Discusses the development of social skills that school-age children need for self-management, including self-discipline, self-esteem and coping with stress and anger. Explores way to effectively guide and discipline school-age children, focusing on how adults can facilitate positive pro-social and self-management skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• CHD 235 Health and Recreation for School-Age Child Care (3 Cr.)

  Examines the physical growth of school-age children and the role of health and recreation in school-age child development. Explores the use of medication, misuse of drugs, health issues of children and the availability of community resources. Lecture 3 hours per week.