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List of Courses

Education

  • EDU 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.

  • EDU 200 Introduction to Teaching as a Profession (3 Cr.)

    Provides an orientation to the teaching profession in Virginia, including historical perspectives, current issues and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Includes supervised field placement (recommended: 40 clock hours) in a K-12 school. Prerequisite: successful completion of 24 credits of transfer courses. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

  • EDU 235 Health, Safety and Nutrition Education (3 Cr.)

    Focuses on the physical needs of children and explores strategies to meet these needs. Emphasizes positive health routines, hygiene, nutrition, feeding and clothing habits, childhood diseases and safety. Places emphasis on the development of food habits and concerns in food and nutrition. Describe symptoms and reporting procedures for child abuse. Variable lecture/laboratory hours per week.