Course Syllabi

Continuing opportunity to work in an early childhood setting.

Overview of the methods needed for effective guidance of children.

Study of the curriculum, methods and materials used to assist children in the learning process. Observation of children is an integral part of the course.

Continuing opportunity to work in an early childhood setting.

Supervised student teaching in a pre-school setting.

Overview of human growth and development from conception to early adolescence, incorporating independent observation of children and personal investigation into child-related issues.

Exploration of the development of young children between the ages of birth and 8 years old. The course will include 32 hours of directed observa- ion of children birth through 8 years.

Introduction to the area of early childhood special education focusing on gathering infor- mation about at-risk, delayed or disabled children.

Focus on the process of language and literacy development in the child: birth through eight years.

Exploration of concepts and techniques used to observe and record children's characteristics and behaviors in an early childhood setting and how to apply observation to assessment. Includes two hours of weekly observation.

Overview of the organization and scope of children's literature for early and elementary school classrooms.

Capstone course which provides the student with directed participation in an appropriate early childhood setting.

Investigates the very basic concepts and principles of economics and how they operate within the American economic system. Highlights both macro and microeconomics in very simplified terms, intended for those who will only take one course in economics.

Analysis of general levels of output, employment, income, and prices. Includes money and banking, national income accounting, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy.

Analysis of price determination and income distribution in a free enterprise economy. Detailed study of supply and demand, allocation of resources by individual firms, and application to the American economics system.

Introduction to basic electrical principles, circuits, and measurements.

Introduction to direct current (DC) and alternat- ing current (AC) theory, Ohm's Law, and series, parallel, and combination circuits.

The application and selection of various type of motors and associated components, application and selection of various lighting with controls and advanced bending methods of conduit within the National Electrical Code requirements.

Study of the National Electrical Code (NEC), including local ordinances.

This course provides an introduction to basic electronic and testing principles.