Child Development Courses
CDEC 1359 | Children With Special Needs
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CDEC 1413 | Curriculum Resources For Early Childhood Programs
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: A study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children birth through age eight. The course includes 32 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CDEC 1417 | Child Development Association Training I
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Topics include CDA overview, observation skills, and child growth and development. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication. The course includes 32 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CDEC 1419 | Child Guidance
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences. The course includes 32 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CDEC 1421 | Infant & Toddler
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. The course includes 32 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CDEC 1458 | Creative Arts For Early Childhood
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking for children birth through age eight. The course includes 32 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CDEC 2422 | Child Development Association Training II
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social, and guidance. The course includes 32 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CDEC 2424 | Child Development Association Training III
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The three functional areas of study include family, program management and professionalism. The course includes 32 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
CDEC 2426 | Admin Of Programs For Children
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: Application of management procedures for early care and education programs. Includes planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication. The course includes 32 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology