EDU 172  Education Tools

This course covers practical applications of technology in educational settings. Topics include software selection for classroom usage, record keeping, and adaptive technology for children with special needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate computer skills for the educational environment.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 2

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

EDU 186  Reading and Writing Methods

This course covers concepts, resources, and methods for teaching reading and writing to school-age children. Topics include the importance of literacy, learning styles, skills assessment, various reading and writing approaches, and instructional strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate reading and writing experiences.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

EDU 216   Foundations of Education

This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include historical and philosophical foundations of education, contemporary educational, structural, legal, and financial issues, PRAXIS I preparation and observation and participation in public school classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate classroom observations to the roles of teachers and schools and the process of teacher education. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 2

Semester Hours Credit: 4

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

EDU 221  Children with Exceptionalities

This course, based on the foundation of typical development, introduces working with children with exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics and assessment of children and strategies for adapting the learning environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize atypical development, make appropriate referrals, collaborate with families and professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate inclusion strategies.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisites: EDU 144 and EDU 145

Corequisite: None

EDU 234  Infants, Toddlers, and Twos

This course covers the skills needed to implement effectively the group care of infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds. Emphasis is on child development and developmentally appropriate practices. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, plan, select materials and equipment, and implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED

Corequisite: None

EDU 235  School-Age Development and Programs

This course presents developmentally appropriate practices in group care for school-age children. Topics include principles of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss developmental principles for children five to twelve years of age and plan and implement age-appropriate activities.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

EDU 241  Adult-Child Relations

This course covers self-concept and effective, active listening skills in positive one-to-one interactions with individuals and groups of children. Emphasis is on self-concept development and effective communication techniques used with children. Upon completion, students should be able to identify principles underlying self-concept and demonstrate effective listening and communication skills adults use with children.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED

Corequisite: None

EDU 243  Learning Theory

This course provides lateral entry teachers an introduction to learning theory, various styles of learning, and motivational factors involved in the learning process. Emphasis is on the development of cognitive skills using the seven types of intelligence and applying these to practical classroom situations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe theories and styles of learning and discuss the relationship between different types of intelligence to learning motivation.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

EDU 245  Policies and Procedures

This course is designed to introduce new lateral entry teachers to the policies and procedures established by the local education agency. Topics include emergency situation procedures, acceptable discipline, chain of command, role of mentors, evaluation procedures, employment requirements, dress codes, and other policies and procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the policies and procedures to students, parents, or others and discuss the purpose of each policy category.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

EDU 250  PRAXIS I Preparation

This course is designed to prepare potential teachers for the PRAXIS I exam that is necessary to enter the field of education. Emphasis is placed on content specifications of the PRAXIS I exam, study skills and simulated examinations. Upon completion, students should be able demonstrate an understanding of the content necessary for successful completion of the PRAXIS I exam.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 1; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Final semester of Early Childhood Associate or Teacher Associate program

Corequisite: None

EDU 257  Math Methods and Materials

This course covers concepts, activities, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics in elementary through middle school grades. Topics include individual instruction, developmental skill building, manipulatives, problem solving, critical thinking, and numerical concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate math experiences.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 2

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

EDU 259  Curriculum Planning

This course covers early childhood curriculum planning. Topics include philosophy, curriculum, indoor and outdoor environmental design, scheduling, observation and assessment, and instructional planning and evaluation. Upon completion, students should be able to assess children and the curriculum; plan for daily, weekly, and long-range instruction; and design environments with appropriate equipment and supplies.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab,0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: EDU 112 or EDU 113 or EDU 119

Corequisite: None

EDU 261  Early Childhood Administration I

This course covers the policies, procedures, and responsibilities for managing early childhood education programs. Topics include implementation of goals, principles of supervision, budgeting and financial management, and meeting the standards for a N.C. Child Day Care license. Upon completion, students should be able to develop program goals, explain licensing standards, determine budgeting needs, and describe effective methods of personnel supervision. Students should also be able to develop a plan for center site location and start-up.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED and ENG 080 and RED 080 or satisfactory score on placement test

Corequisite: None

EDU 262  Early Childhood Administration II

This course provides a foundation for budgetary, financial, and personnel management of the child care center. Topics include budgeting, financial management, marketing, hiring, supervision, and professional development of a child care center. Upon completion, students should be able to formulate marketing, financial management, and fund development plans as well as develop personnel policies, including supervision and staff development plans.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED and EDU 261

Corequisite: None

EDU 263  Developing School-Age Programs

This course introduces the methods and procedures for operating a school-age program in either the public or proprietary setting. Emphasis is on constructing and organizing the physical environment as well as planning and developing a school-age program. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and develop a quality school-age program.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

EDU 271  Educational Technology

This course introduces the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in all educational settings. Topics include technology concepts, instructional strategies, materials and adaptive technology for children with exceptionalities, facilitation of assessment/evaluation, and ethical issues surrounding the use of technology. Upon completion, students should be able to apply technology enhanced instructional strategies, use a variety of technology resources and demonstrate appropriate technology skills in educational environments.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 2

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: CIS 113 or CIS 110

Corequisite: None

EDU 275  Effective Teacher Training

This course provides specialized training using an experienced-based approach to learning. Topics include instructional preparation and presentation, student interaction, time management, learning expectations, evaluation, and curriculum principles and planning. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and present a six-step lesson plan and demonstrate ways to improve students' time-on-task.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

EDU 280  Language & Literacy Experiences (replaces EDU 282)

This course explores the continuum of children’s communication development, including verbal and written language acquisition and other forms of communication . Topics include selection of literature and other media, the integration of literacy concepts throughout the classroom environment, inclusive practices and appropriate assessments. Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate literacy experiences.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED, and ENG 080 and RED 080, or satisfactory score on placement test

Corequisite: None

EDU 285  Internship Experiences - School Age

This course provides an opportunity to discuss internship experiences with peers and faculty. Emphasis is on evaluating and integrating practicum experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in early childhood education. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Teacher Associate concentration of the Early Childhood Associate program.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 1; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 1

Prerequisites: ENG 111 and completion of curriculum core requirements

Corequisites: COE 121

EDU 288  Advanced Issues/Early Childhood Education

This course covers advanced topics and issues in early childhood. Emphasis is on current advocacy issues, emerging technology, professional growth experiences, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to list, discuss, and explain advanced current topics and issues in early childhood education.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED

Corequisites: None