Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

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ECEd 2100 The Mentoring Teacher 3 Credits
A study of the philosophy, principles, and methods of mentoring adults who have varying
levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning while
simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): Department approval
ECEd 2110 Advanced Learning Environments 3 Credits
This course focuses on the skill, knowledge, and materials development which are necessary
in the provision of a developmentally appropriate environment for young children.
Laboratory observation and interaction. On Demand Prerequisite(s): ECEd 2010 and 2015
ECEd 2120 Administration of Child Care Centers 3 Credits
A study of organization and administration practices applicable to the child care center.
Topics of special consideration will be staff-management relations, state and local licensing
standards, national accreditation, CDAstandards, tax laws, legal liabilities, and the effect these
topics will have on the care of the child. Laboratory observation and interaction. On Demand
ECEd 2130 Clinical Practicum I 2-3 Credits
Supervised practicum with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in
an early childhood program offering practical experiences in a learning environment for
young children. A study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create a classroom
that is safe and healthy and that promotes optimal learning. On Demand
P re re q u i s i t e ( s ) : Department approval
ECEd 2140 Clinical Practicum II 2-3 Credits
Pre- or in-service supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar,
45 clock hours in an approved clinical site (NAEYC-, NAFCC-, or NSACA-accredited
agency or TECTA-approved site), and 45 clock hours in student’s worksite. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): Department approval
ECEd 2150 Clinical Practicum III 2-3 Credits
Supervised practicum experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 45
clock hours of approved early childhood practical experience. Course focuses on the student’s
demonstration of competencies that produce positive development outcomes for children age
birth to 9. On Demand Prerequisite(s): Department approval
ECONOMICS
◆★ECN 2010 Principles of Economics 4 Credits
A presentation of basic economic concepts, including supply and demand, competition,
money and banking, employment, inflation, and market models. Specific issues of resource
allocation, current economic problems of the U.S., international economics and the world
economy are studied. Spring and Fall Corequisite(s): College-level math
EDUCATION
EDU 1020 Reading, Writing & Math Teaching Methods 3 Credits
A model for teaching reading, writing, and math methods and skills in the K-6 educational
setting. This course is designed for K-6 education paraprofessionals pursuing the academic
requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. On Demand
EDU 1200 Student Leadership 1 Credit
This course is designed to provide a formally structured leadership education program for
current student leaders involved in co-curricular programs and potential new student leaders
that will engage them in active leadership training and personal development. Course is
designed for Student Ambassadors, Tele-counselors, COSA members and other PSTCC student
leaders. Registration for the course is by instructor approval only. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
◆ Meets Pellissippi State and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.