School-Age Education
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 diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Diploma
D55440
NC CIP: 13.1202
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2021
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 163 | Classroom Mgmt and Instruction | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 145 | Child Development II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 235 | School-Age Develop & Programs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 10 | 2 | 0 | 11 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 271 | Educational Technology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 281 | Instruc Strat/Read & Writ | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | EDU Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Princ and Prac of Inst Asst | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Foundations of Education | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 7 | 4 | 0 | 12 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 161 | Intro to Exceptional Chil | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 285 | Internship Exp-School Age | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| EDU 289 | Adv Issues/School Age | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ___ ___ | EDU Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 9 | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 47
Additional Information
EDU Electives- Consult a School Age Education advisor prior to selecting a pathway for all elective.
School-Age Education-Instructional Assistant-Select 6 credit hours: EDU 119, EDU 153, EDU 158, EDU 222, EDU 257, EDU 258, EDU 263, EDU 275
School-Age Education-Special Education-Select 6 credit hours: EDU 222, EDU 223, EDU 247, EDU 248, EDU 257, EDU 275
School-Age Education-College Transfer-Select 6 credit hours: BIO 110, BIO 111 (Select only one BIO), or CHM 131 and CHM 131A, GEO 111, HEA 110, HIS 122, HUM 120, PED 110**, SPA 111, SPA 112
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
D55440