Special emphasis is placed on techniques for gathering and organizing data, as well as understanding the process for the effective utilization of that data. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the history of drug use and abuse, explores the theoretical and practical issues, and surveys treatment modalities and current prevention strategies. Because report writing requires critical professional judgment at all levels, emphasis will be placed on expanding the students' general information in the human service field. This course introduces students to various theories and philosophies of child care, developmentally appropriate practice, and the CDA functional areas. The critical periods of growth and development for children ages newborn to eight are emphasized.
Students apply knowledge based upon either an infant-toddler or preschool age emphasis.
This course investigates early childhood sensorimotor and symbolic learning, as well as the theories of perceptual-motor, cognitive, and social emotional processes involved in the growth of children. Specific intervention strategies for the disturbed child are explored. There is an emphasis on the recognition of children's most common behavioral and emotional difficulties as they occur in family, school, play, and crisis situations. Major theories are explored. Special consideration is given to the psychological and social needs of handicapped, abused, mentally impaired, bereaved, adopted, and foster children.