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• EARL 233: The Business of Early Learning and School-Age Programs

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides an introduction to business practices unique to Directors running early learning/school-age programs. Content includes fiscal management, budgets and accoutning, as well as insurance, risk management, marketing, sales, data management and technology use, strategic planning, grant writing and human resources. This course is designed to specifically meet the needs of students seeking the Director's Credential from the Pennsylvania Keys. Also Available via Online Learning. Prerequisite:    15 Credits in Early Childhood Education or Department Approval
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• EARL 244: Early Childhood Profession

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Students use evidence based knowledge to learn about their role as professionals to become informed advocates for all children, their families, and for sound, equitable educational practices and policies. Historical perspectives of the early childhood profession and how they influence current trends and curriculum models are analyzed. NAEYC, CEC, and DEC Position Statements and Codes of Ethics are used to examine ethical dilemmas including those related to cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity. Professional competencies related to legal responsibilities, teaching models, and professional resources for English Language Learners (ELL) are explored. Prerequisite:    EARL 106 and EARL 107 (Grade of C or Higher for Each Course)
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• EARL 254: Internship

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Interns apply their knowledge about children's development; partner with families and communities; observe and assess children's learning; develop and implement curriculum, universally designed aesthetic environments, and learning experiences that support and inspire all children; and ethical guidelines and professional standards. Six hours a week of field experiences implementing assignments in an early childhood setting in collaboration with a cooperating teacher, and a 1 hour weekly seminar are required. Also Available via Online Learning. Prerequisite:    EARL 105, EARL 109, EARL 112, EARL 122, EARL 202, EARL 215, and EARL 220 (Grade of C or Higher for Each Course)
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• EARL 263G: Internship-Early Childhood

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Students apply, analyze, and synthesize their knowledge of children's development and learning within the context of culture language, and ability diversity. They create and implement responsive, standards-based learning experiences and aesthetic environments that integrate all curricular areas within the Art as a Way of Learning (AWL) framework. Students use evidence based approaches to teaching and learning, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Students engage in action research to seek answers to questions and inform decisions and practices. Students assess children's learning and build reciprocal partnerships with families and professionals; they use community resources to support each and every child's optimal growth and development. 150 hours of field experience required. Students must renew PDE paperwork to be eligible for internship placements. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101 and EARL 106, EARL 107, EARL 126, EARL 128, EARL 208, EARL 216, and EARL 217 (Grade of C or Higher for Each Course)
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• EARL 293: Special Studies - Early Childhood Education

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  See statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.
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• ECON 201: Macroeconomics

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course deals with introduction to the basic concepts of economics, demand and supply analysis in market economy. It covers the topics of business cycle, unemployment, inflation, GDP and its determinants. This course provides a general overview of fiscal and monetary policies of the United States. National and global current economic issues are also analyzed. Also available through Online Learning. Core: SSHB.
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• ECON 251G: Microeconomics

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course deals with basic concepts of demand, supply, and their applications. It is primarily concerned with consumer behavior, production and pricing policies of the firm under different models i.e. perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly. It analyzes the resources pricing policies, unions, and labor markets. The role of government in correcting market failures is also examined. Analysis of current national economic issues is part of the coursework. Core: IL, WI. Also Available via Online Learning. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101
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• EDUC 105: Pre-service Academic Assessment Prep

  1.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Course presents a broad-based review of basic concepts and knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics. Helps pre-service teachers to prepare to successfully complete the PA Educator Certification Tests (PECT) for Pre-service Academic Assessment (PAPA). Also Available via Online Learning. Prerequisite:    EDUC 115 or EARL 106
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• EDUC 115: Education for All Students

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides a broad-based overview of professional education: including philosophy, history, organization, ethics, and current issues in education. The course focuses on the effective teaching of all students with an introduction to important theorists, child development, and diversity. The unique characteristics and needs of English Language Learners are considered. Students learn to create a lesson plan, assemble a professional portfolio, and understand the path to teacher certification in PA, including how to demonstrate Basic Skills Competency. Field experiences required. To successfully complete this class, education majors must complete and submit clearance paperwork as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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• EDUC 260G: Adolescent Development & Cognition

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course emphasizes the adolescent as a student and a learner in today's inclusive classroom. Content includes an overview of the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to adolescent cognitive, social, sexual, emotional, and moral development. Attention to cultural competence, teaching diverse students and issues of equity are included. Strategies for teaching English Language Learners (ELL) comprise 15 hours of course content. Field experiences outside of class are required. Per Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements, students must have current clearance paperwork on file with department.
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