13 courses with the subject CHD, 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.
CHD 118Language Arts for Young Children3
(s) Students in this class should have functional literacy in the English language and read on a 12th grade level. Emphasizes the early development of children’s language and literacy skills. Presents techniques and methods for supporting all aspects of early literacy. Surveys children’s literature, and examines elements of promoting oral literacy, print awareness, phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, quality storytelling and story reading. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
(s) Functional literacy in the English language; reading at the 12th grade level. Students majoring in Early Childhood are strongly encouraged to complete this course prior to enrolling in any other CHD courses. Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in early childhood, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
(s) Students are strongly encouraged to complete CHD 120 prior to enrolling in this course. Prepares individuals to work with young children in the arts and other creative age-appropriate activities. Investigates affective classroom experiences and open-ended activities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
CHD 145Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children3
(s) Focuses on children’s exploration, play, and creative expression in the areas of art, music, and movement. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various open-ended media representing a range of approaches in creative thinking. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
CHD 146Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children3
(s) Provides experiences in content, methods, and materials for the development of math, science, and social studies skills in children. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various resources to facilitate children’s construction of knowledge. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for all children. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
CHD 164Working with Infants and Toddlers in Inclusive Settings3
(s) Examines developmental and behavioral principles and practices and how these provide the most developmentally suitable curriculum and learning environment for very young children. Includes working with very young children with typical development, as well as those who are gifted, or have developmental delays or disabilities. Lecture 3 hours per week.
For Early Childhood Education AAS , CHD 120 , CHD 145 , and EDU 235 are
CHD 166Infant and Toddler Programs3
(s) Students in this class should have functional literacy in the English language and read on a 12th grade level. Examines the care and education of infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months in group settings. Focuses on development in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language domains and other factors related to working with infants/toddlers and their families. Emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships for healthy brain development during the child’s first three years of life. Investigates regulatory standards for infant/toddler care giving. Lecture 3 hours per week. 3 Contact Hours.
(s) Students in this class should have functional literacy in the English language and read on a 12th grade level. Emphasizes social development and guidance. Presents practices that are respectful and meet the emotional needs of individual children. Addresses strategies for communicating expectations, promoting prosocial behaviors, preventing, and minimizing behavioral challenges through careful planning of the learning environment, curriculum, and teacher guidance. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
(s) Students in this class should have functional literacy in the English language and read on a 12th grade level. Reviews the history of and legal requirements for providing intervention and educational services for young children with special needs. Studies the characteristics of children with a diverse array of needs and developmental abilities. Explores concepts of early intervention, inclusion, guiding behavior and adapting environments to meet children’s needs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
CHD 216Early Learning, Family, Community and Social Change3
(s) Explores methods of developing positive, effective partnerships with families to enhance their developmental goals for children. Describes risk and protective factors and identifies community resources. Considers culture and other diverse needs, perspectives, and abilities of families and educators. Emphasizes advocacy and public policy awareness as an important role of early childhood educators. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
For early childhood development majors, CHD 120 and CHD 125 are
CHD 270Administration of Childcare Programs3
(s) Students are strongly encouraged to complete CHD 120 and CHD 125 prior to enrolling in this course. Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for record keeping. Lecture 3 hours per week.
