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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Advanced Child Development
This course examines basic principles of child development.
•Recommended Grade(s): 9, 10
•Required Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
DC Principles of Early Childhood
This course examines basic principles of child development, importance of family, licensing, and elements of quality care of young children with an emphasis on the learning environment related to health, safety, and nutrition.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11 and 12
•Required Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits Offered: 6 Prerequisites: GPA of 2.6 or Reading/Writing test
Early Childhood Education Guidance
This course allows students to analyze developmentally appropriate guidance, theory and implementation for various early care and education settings.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11 and 12
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Early Childhood Education
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
DC Early Childhood Education Curriculum
Early Childhood Education Curriculum examines developmentally appropriate environments and activities in various childcare settings while exploring the varying developmental levels and cultural backgrounds of children.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11 and 12
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Early Childhood Education
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits Offered: 3 Prerequisites: GPA of 2.6 or Reading/Writing test
DC Early Childhood Education Capstone
The Early Childhood Education Careers Capstone is a senior only class that will place qualified students who have completed the Early Childhood Education Careers pathway into a Work Based internship at the Warren Early Childhood Center. This course will focus on getting students to complete their CDA certification. This class requires an instructor recommendation.
•Recommended Grade(s): 12
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Early Childhood, Early Childhood Education Curriculum, Early Childhood Education Guidance
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diploma
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits Offered: 3 Prerequisites: 480 hours work experience with a specific age group and teacher approval.