Teaching Courses
TECA 1303 | Families, School & Community
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 64
Fee: Yes
Description: A study of the child, family, community, and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. The course includes thirty-two hours of field experience. Two lab field experience hours must be conducted weekly to equal thirty-two hours for the semester.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
TECA 1311 | Educating Young Children
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 64
Fee: Yes
Description: An introduction to the education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. The course includes thirty-two field experience hours. Two lab field experience hours must be conducted weekly to equal thirty-two hours for the semester.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
TECA 1318 | Wellness Of The Young Child
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 64
Fee: Yes
Description: A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth to age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. The course includes thirty-two field experiences and 32 lecture hours. Two lab field experience hours per week must be conducted weekly to equal thirty-two hours for the semester. Lab fee.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
TECA 1354 | Child Growth & Development
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: A study of the physical, emotional, social, language, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology