18 courses with the subject EDU, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDU 119Introduction to Early Childhood
Education: This course introduces the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Topics include theoretical foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, guidance techniques, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/ family. Upon completion, students should be able to implement developmentally appropriate environments, guidance techniques, schedules, and teaching strategies across developmental domains to support culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and their families in inclusive settings, and design a personal career/ professional development plan. Semester: Fall, Spring | Class Hours: 4 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 4 70 Academic Catalog 2026-2027
the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/ social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 3
the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/ social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Semester: Spring | Class Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 3
evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/supportive learning environments, cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations, the importance of communication with children/families including using technology and the use of formative assessments in establishing intentional strategies for children with unique needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children’s social, emotional and cognitive development. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 3
EDU 151Creative Activities: This course introduces
developmentally supportive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive creative learning environments with attention to divergent thinking, creative problem-solving, evidence-based teaching practices, and open-ended learning materials and activities that align with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on best practices providing process- driven culturally diverse, learning experiences in art, music, creative movement, dance, and dramatic play integrated across all domains and academic content in indoor/ outdoor environments for every young child age birth through age eight. Upon completion, students should be able to observe, examine, create, adapt, and advocate for developmentally appropriate creative learning materials, experiences, and environments for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Semester: Spring | Class Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 3 271 Academic Catalog 2026-2027
Education Co-Requisites: None TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 18 3 Second Year Spring Pre-Requisites and Class Lab Semester Co-Requisites Hours Hours Course Number and Title Natural Science (see list) Pre-Requisites: Varies 3 2-3 EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers and Pre-Requisites: EDU 119 3 0 Twos Co- Requisites: None
EDU 221Children with Exceptionalities: This course
covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/ family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with families/ professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/ adaptations to support childrenin all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Set 1: EDU 144 and EDU 145 Set 2: PSY 244 and PSY 245 Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 3
covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed on typical and atypical child development, working with diverse families to provide positive, supportive, and engaging early learning activities and interactions through field experiences and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate responsive curriculum planning, respectful relationships and exposure to a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences/materials that support a foundation for healthy development and growth of culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children birth to 36 months. Semester: Spring | Class Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 3 272 Academic Catalog 2026-2027
introduces developmentally supportive, inclusive, and creative learning environments for school-age programs, focusing on diverse, equitable, and engaging experiences in art, music, movement, and dramatic play. Emphasis is placed on fostering divergent thinking, creative problem-solving, and integrating process-driven activities across academic subjects in both indoor and outdoor settings. Upon completion, students should be able to observe, analyze, design, adapt, and advocate for creative learning opportunities that reflect the cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity of school-age children, ensuring accessibility and meaningful engagement in developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational experiences. Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 3
EDU 250Teacher Licensure Preparation: This course2
provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure program at a senior institution. Topics include entry level teacher licensure exam preparation, performance-based assessment systems, requirements for entry into teacher education programs, the process to become a licensed teacher in North Carolina, and professionalism including expectations within the field of education. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize educational terminology and demonstrate knowledge of teacher licensure processes including exam preparation, technology-based portfolio assessment, and secondary admissions processes to the school of education at a senior institution. Set 1: ENG 111 and MAT 143 Set 2: ENG 111 and MAT 152 Set 3: ENG 111 and MAT 171 Semester: Varies | Class Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 3
and Instruction 3 3 0 6 4 SOC 225 Social Diversity Pre-Requisites: ENG 025 3 0 0 3 3 **General Education Elective(s) Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 8-9 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS Varies Varies 0 Varies 15-16 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 60-61 *Students who complete a Teacher Cadet or Teaching as a Profession course in highschool may be able to earn substitute credit for EDU 187. **General Education Elective Options: 14-15 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Students must meet the receiving university’s foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution. Continued on next page 63 Academic Catalog 2026-2027
EDU 284Early Child Capstone Practicum: This course
is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; supporting/engaging families; and modeling reflective and professional practices based on national and state guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/ assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors, including the use of appropriate technology, as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty assessments. Set 1: EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 146, and EDU 151 Set 2: EDU 119, PSY 244, PSY 245, EDU 146, and EDU 151 Set 3: EDU 119, PSY 245, EDU 144, EDU 146, and EDU 151 Set 4: EDU 119, PSY 244, EDU 145, EDU 146, and EDU 151 Semester: Spring | Class Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 9 Total Credit Hours: 4
