Course Catalog - Early Learning

Early Learning

Public Service Endorsement

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit

(It is recommended students follow the program of study sequence level 1-4 as outlined by TEA.)

Level 1: Principles of Human Services #8450

Students assess the relationship between health and well-ness and personal and professional achievement. Students evaluate the effects of crises, stress, and domestic violence on individuals and the family and recognize appropriate responses and management strategies. Students identify the basic needs of children as well as caregiver guidelines that promote safe and healthy child development. Students create meals according to dietary guidelines. Students create written and electronic records of client services for cosmetology, fashion design, and interior design.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 2: Child Development #8462 (Freshman who completed Principles of Human Services in the 8th grade are APPROVED to enroll in this LEVEL 2 course in the 9th grade)

This course addresses child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children. Students use skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Child Guidance #8461

Level 3: Child Guidance Dual #8463

This course addresses child growth and guidance. Students are equipped to develop positive relationships with children and effective caregiver skills in order to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and pursue careers related to the care, guidance, and education of children. NISD Volunteer Background Check will be required.

PR: Child Development

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Practicum in Early Learning #8464

Practicum in Early Learning provides students background knowledge of early childhood development principles as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of early learning teachers, trainers, paraprofessionals, or other educational personnel. NISD Volunteer Background Check will be required.

PR: Child Guidance

SEM: 2 CR: 2