Education

EDUC& 115    5 credits
Child Development
Child development in all areas including physical, social, emotional, communication and cognitive. Looks at patterns and sequences as well as individual development. Will consider the impact of community, family, cultures, disabilities and other external forces on development. Provides 30 clock hours toward CDA certification.

EDUC 200    5 credits
Introduction to Education
Introduction to the opportunities of education as a professional career. Study of the role, preparation and certification of teachers. Discussion of the responsibilities, organization, control and financing of schools in America. Prerequisite: sophomore standing required.

EDUC& 204    5 credits
Exceptional Child
Introduction to the field of special education. Includes various categories of disabilities and special needs, legal and historical perspectives for special education services, roles and responsibilities of special education team members, and instructional strategies for teaching in a special education environment. (Covers the 14 core competencies for special education paraeducators.)