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• EDUC 131: Child Development Associate Assessment and Portfolio Preparation

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Prepares the student for assessment by the Council for Professional Development, leading to credentialing as a Child Development Associate. The student develops a competency portfolio according to standards of the Council and is observed and assessed functioning in one of these settings: infant and toddler, preschool, family child care, or home visitor. Students who intend to apply for CDA assessment at the conclusion of this course must meet the current training and experience requirements of the Council for Professional Recognition. Prerequisite: EDUC 130 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of Faculty in Early Childhood Education discipline, and are currently working in an early childhood classroom where the student can be observed. Prerequisite:    EDUC 130
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• EDUC 135: Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Care and Education

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Analysis of the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children ages birth - 9 years. Topics include children with special needs; the examination of PA state early childhood education programs and standards; the strategies for teaching health, safety and nutrition to young children; and the current issues affecting the overall health and physical wellness of young children. Prerequisite: EDUC 111 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ( EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 ) & (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ( ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) ) Corequisite:    EDUC 110, EDUC 111, ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• EDUC 140: Integrating the Arts and Play as Educative Process

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces the development and expression of creativity - within the early childhood classroom - through the integration of visual art, music, movement, drama, and play. Students plan, implement and assess creative activities through the process of investigation, exploration and participation. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: EDUC 110 or 111 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ( EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 ) & (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ( ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) ) Corequisite:    EDUC 110, EDUC 111, ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• EDUC 145: Infant and Toddler Care and Education

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Explores the critical role that the adult-child relationship plays in supporting children's optimal development and learning in three key areas: (1) social-emotional, (2) cognitive, and (3) language and literacy. Students are taught specific skills to capitalize on teacher-child interactions by turning them into valuable learning opportunities for children. Students also gain knowledge and skills to enable them to recognize and adjust their teaching practices for the unique characteristics and needs of children from dual-/multi-lingual families and vulnerable populations. Ten hours of observation is required in both infant and toddler group settings. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Early Care and Education AAS and Certificate programs. Prerquisite: EDUC 185 or 113 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    EDUC 185 or EDUC 113
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• EDUC 155: Fundamentals of Family Child Care

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces the essentials for operating a family childcare home-based business to potential and existing childcare providers. Emphasis is on the home-based environment, scheduling and programming, financial considerations, state regulations, family partnerships, and current issues. Prerequisite: EDUC 111 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    EDUC 111
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• EDUC 165: Fundamentals of School Age Care

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers the developmental theory of school-age children and how it applies to program planning, design, and implementation. Topics also include age appropriate guidance strategies, the role and purpose of school-age care, activity planning, licensing, and national standards. Prerequisite: EDUC 111 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    EDUC 111
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• EDUC 175: Program Administration in Early Childhood Care and Education

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Examines the administrative role of the Child Care Director. Topics include regulatory considerations, staffing, administrative responsibilities, financial management, facility development, client relations, marketing, and employee supervision. Prerequisite: EDUC 185 or PSYC 212 and EDUC 111 with a grade of C or higher; completion of nine credits in the Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate, or permission of the Instructor or Program Coordinator. Prerequisite:    ( EDUC 185 or PSYC 212 ) & EDUC 111
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• EDUC 180: Diversity and Partnerships in Family, Schools and Community

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Examines the importance of building respectful and reciprocal relationships among families, schools, and communities. Topics include global education systems, historic and modern family configurations, and the effects a child's home culture has on learning aptitudes and educational expectations. The impact of special needs on families and family-partnerships is also covered. Prerequisite: EDUC 110 or 111 with a grade of C or higher and eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. Prerequisite:    ( EDUC 110 or EDUC 111 or EDUC 240 ) & (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ( ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) ) Corequisite:    ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• EDUC 185: Development and Behavior in Children

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Examines theories of child development. This course emphasizes how the biological, environmental, and cultural influences affect the typical and atypical growth/ development of children, from birth to 12 years, covering all developmental domains. Prerequisite: EDUC 111 with a grade of C or higher or concurrently enrolled in EDUC 111, and eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. Prerequisite:    EDUC 111 or EDUC 110 & (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) or ( ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) ) Corequisite:    EDUC 111, EDUC 110, ENGL 003
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• EDUC 190: Growth and Wellness in Childhood

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Designed to help caregivers, teachers, parents, and students become partners in assisting children achieve educational success. Course covers the stages of development as they relate to health, safety and injury prevention, and physical activity. Students learn how movement, games, and healthful living contribute to the growth and development of children in both care and education environments. Prerequisite EDUC 110 or 111 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    EDUC 110 or EDUC 111
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