14 courses with the subject CD, 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.
CD 301ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT3
This course will require early childhood practitioners to take a deep look at the adolescent years of child development and its implications in preparing adolescent development. Topics include physical development and health, cognitive development, and social and emotional development. Fieldwork is required. A minimum of 10 hours is required for this course. Students must possess required clearances prior to beginning fieldwork (PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check). This course is a required course in the Child Development program aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade—Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
This course requires early childhood practitioners to take a deeper look at how the characteristics of children with autism affect their academic programming. Early childhood practitioners will study children with autism in inclusive settings over the course of a semester and will develop an understanding of the impacts of the use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Universal Design. Fieldwork is required. A minimum of 15 hours is required for this course. Students must possess required clearances prior to beginning fieldwork (PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check). This course is a required course in the Child Development program aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade—Chapter 49-2 Regulations. 107
This online course will provide early childhood practitioners with practical experiences within an infant and toddler classroom. Practitioners will experience the experiential study of planning, implementing, and evaluating scheduled programs, age-appropriate methods, materials, activities and environments of infants and toddlers through a hands-on fieldwork experience and seminar discussions. Fieldwork is required. A minimum of 30 hours is required for this course. Students must possess required clearances prior to beginning fieldwork (PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check). This course is a required course in the Child Development program and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade— Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
CD 304CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES3
This course provides early childhood practitioners with an overview of how to work with infants and toddlers with disabilities within early learning programs and within the home. A focus will be placed on providing high quality teaching strategies that support early intervention services as well as support the overall development of infants and toddlers. This course is a required course in the Child Development program and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade— Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
This course requires early childhood practitioners to take a deeper look at how the characteristics of children with autism affect their academic programming. Early childhood practitioners will study children with autism in inclusive settings over the course of a semester and will develop an understanding of the impacts of the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Universal Design. Fieldwork is required. A minimum of 15 hours is required for this course. Students must possess required clearances prior to beginning fieldwork (PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check). This course is a required course in the Child Development program and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade— Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
This course will help early childhood practitioners ensure that best practices are used regarding the health, safety, and nutrition of children and adults in an early childhood setting. Students will develop a deep understanding of several core 108
This course provides early childhood practitioners with an overview of the effects of chronic stress, trauma, and violence on child development. Practitioners will discuss specific risk factors and the protective factors that can be put in place to support children and their families dealing with these issues. The course will also discuss the impact of generational poverty on families as well. This course is a required course in the Child Development and Child Care Administration Programs and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade— Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
CD 311INFANT TODDLER MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION3
This course will provide early childhood practitioners an overview of the importance of using preventative practices to support infant and toddler mental health support and services both the child and family. The course will focus on developing healthy relationships, attachment theory, and will preview intervention models. This course is a required course in the Child Development and Child Care Administration Programs and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K- 4th Grade—Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
This course will provide early childhood practitioners a deep look at the National Association of Young Children (NAEYC)’s Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) and how they support the overall development of the children and support families within a program. Practitioners will make the connection with DAP to child theory, brain development, quality learning programs and professional relationships with children, colleagues, and families. This course is a required course in the Child Development and Child Care Administration Programs and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional 109
CD 314WORKING WITH CULTURALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES3
This course will provide early childhood practitioners with the necessary skills to effectively work with culturally diverse children and families. The course will focus on cultural diversity as relates to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic, etc. It will provide teachers with an in depth look at what it means to be a culturally responsive educator and use culturally responsive practices in and outside the classroom. This course is a required course in the Child Development and Child Care Administration Programs and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade—Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
This course will provide early childhood practitioners with an exploration of atypical child development that may arise during the life of a child. Practitioners will explore topics and themes such as child abuse and neglect, chronic illness in childcare and school settings, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, conduct disorders, and specific learning difficulties and disabilities. Fieldwork is required. A minimum of 10 hours is required for this course. Students must possess required clearances prior to beginning fieldwork (PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check). This course is a required course in the Child Development program aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade—Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
This is the first capstone of two capstone courses within the Child Development program. Early childhood practitioners will have an opportunity to explore contemporary issues in child development that affect children, their families, and the community at large. Practitioners will be required to work with an early childhood program and/or classroom to develop a course project that will directly impact child development within the program and present the project at the end of the course. The project will require practitioners to critically create a project that will benefit the program and/or classroom and elevate the need to support child development research in the field of early childhood education. Fieldwork is required. A minimum of 20 hours is required for this course. Students must possess required clearances prior to beginning fieldwork (PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check). This course is a required course in the Child Development program and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and 110
This is the second and final capstone project in the child development program. Early childhood practitioners will work directly with a local and/or early childhood education to analyze policy and set a plan for advocacy work in the field of early childhood education. Practitioners will devise a formal six-week training module to help support the development of policy analysis and advocacy work. This capstone project will require practitioners to shadow a person currently on policy and advocacy in the field of early childhood education. Fieldwork is required. A minimum of 20 hours is required for this course. Students must possess required clearances prior to beginning fieldwork (PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check). This course is a required course in the Child Development program and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade— Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
This is the second and final capstone project in the child care administration program. Early childhood practitioners will work directly with a program director, program coordinator, and/or director in an early childhood program. Practitioners will devise a formal six-week training module to help support the development of staff development regarding their understanding of curriculum, culturally responsive practices and/or professionalism in the field. This capstone project will require practitioners to shadow a program director, program coordinator, and/or director currently working in the field of early childhood education. Fieldwork is required. A minimum of 20 hours is required for this course. Fieldwork consists of visiting early childhood programs, interviewing early childhood faculty and administration, and working directly with individuals working on policy and advocacy work. Students must possess required clearances prior to beginning fieldwork (PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check). This course is a required course in the Child Development program and aligns with the following National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Standards for Pre-K-4th Grade— Chapter 49-2 Regulations.
