226 Children, Their Families, and Society 3.00 HUSE 235 is recommended. This course examines effective strategies for helping children, newborn to eight, cope with trauma and stress. Topics include grief, separation anxiety, establishing supportive relationships with families, encouraging parental involvement, and helping children succeed within the community. HUSE 228 Early Childhood Curriculum Development 1-4 CR HUSE 235 is recommended. This course focuses on specific curriculum development topics such as literacy, math, science, music, learning centers, and the senses for children ages newborn to eight years of age.
Students complete course objectives in modules.
This course may be taken for 1-4 credit hours. Lab fee may be charged depending on topic. This course provides the student with experience in programming, designing, and sequencing activities and routines for young children ages newborn to eight. Students learn to determine developmentally appropriate practice, provide secure learning environments, and how space and equipment influence children. Students are required to complete a 16-hour field experience.