School Age Education - Before and After School-Age
Curriculum Description
This curriculum prepares individuals to work with children in elementary through middle grades in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with school-age children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Course work includes child growth/development; computer technology in education; physical/nutritional needs of school-age children; care and guidance of school-age children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional and creative development of school-age populations.
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in school-aged environments. Employment opportunities include school-age teachers in child care programs, before/after-school programs, paraprofessional positions in public/private schools, recreational centers and other programs that work with school-age populations.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Certificate
C55440BA
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2010
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 119 | Intro to Early Child Educ | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 163 | Classroom Mgt & Instruct | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| School-Age Dev & Program | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| School-Age Program Admin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 15
Additional Information
All prerequisites must be met before courses are taken. See an academic advisor concerning prerequisites.
A North Carolina School-Age Childhood Credential is awarded upon successful completion of EDU 145 and EDU 235 or EDU 263.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.