EDU 234 — Infants, Toddlers and
Twos Pre-Requisites: EDU 119 Co-Requisites: None 3 0 0 3 3 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 6 0 0 6 6 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE 16 C 55 29 0 Infant Toddler Care – Certificate CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/ language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Upon completion of this concentration, graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. This track does not transfer to the 4-year institution. Student Learning Outcomes – Upon completion of the program, students will: 1. Promote child development and learning. 2. Build family and community relationships. 3. Demonstrate skill in observing, documenting, and assessing students and groups. 4. Use developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and famili