EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I FE112X0C

Credit:               2 units 
Prerequisite:      Child Development (Students must be 16 prior to October 1)

District-Recognized Credential:    CPR, First Aid

 

Note:  Parenting and Child Development recommended as a prerequisite.  For safety reasons and number of interns placed, enrollment should not exceed 20 in this course.

 

This two-credit course prepares students to work with children in early education and child care settings. Areas of study include personal and professional preparation, child development from birth to age 12, techniques and procedures for working with young children, and history, trends and opportunities in this field. An internship makes up 50 percent of instructional time. Due to student participation internships at early childhood centers that meet NC Child Care General Statute 110-91 Section 8, students must be 16 years of age prior to October 1 to enroll in this course. http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_110/GS_110-91.html