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Education
EDU 204—Child Care Curriculum Development
and Field Experience 2
3 lect., 6 lab., 5 cr. (Spring)
A continuation of EDU 203 including Blocks,
Science, Math, Culturally Inclusive Classrooms, Special
Needs Populations, Modern Issues, Transitions,
Thematic Webs, Parent Interactions, Professional
Preparation.* Requires local site observations beyond
college attendance. A grade of C is required to continue
and graduate in the A.A.S. program.
Prerequisite: EDU 203
EDU 206—Administration and Management
of Child Care Centers
3 cr. (Spring)
This course is designed to acquaint advanced students
in the early childhood curriculum with practical matters
involved in establishing and maintaining an early
childhood facility. It includes topics such as determining
the need for, and structure of, an early childhood
facility; legal requirements for child care centers and
staff; child selection and grouping; staff recruitment,
development and evaluation; funding and budget
management; interactions with parents and community
organizations; and an introduction to management
techniques. A grade of C or better is required to
continue and graduate in the A.A.S./Certificate
program.
Prerequisite: EDU 101, EDU 102, EDU 201, EDU 203**
EDU 207—Social and Philosophical Foundations
of Education in America
3 lect., 3 cr.
This course examines the social, cultural,
philosophical, historical, ethical and practical aspects
of education in the United States. Current issues, such
as economics and school equity, areas of bias, school
achievement, policies, practices and reform initiatives
will be addressed. Ten hours of field observation
beyond the college classroom are required. Two
meetings of field experience reflection groups will be
scheduled in addition to college classroom hours.
Location and time of these meetings will be studentscheduled
to accommodate the groups’ needs.
Evidence of completion of fingerprinting through NYS
Dept. of Education is required.
Prerequisites: ENG 101
EDU 208—Home, School and Community:
Families and Teachers as Partners
3 cr. (Spring)
This course will address issues in communication,
barriers to effective dialogue, active listening, conflict
resolution, and classroom expectations of families
and teachers. Parenting styles, skills and community,
as well as local resources and referrals will be
considered. Diversity and multicultural awareness and
importance will be stressed and celebrated. A grade of
C or better is required to continue and graduate in the
A.A.S./Certificate program.
Prerequisite: EDU 101
Pre/Corequisite: EDU 102
*NOTE: EDU 203 and EDU 204 require documentation
of a satisfactory physical examination,
negative tuberculin test, chest x-ray as stipulated by
state regulations. Fingerprinting and State Clearance
Registry forms required.
** Students who took EDU 103 MUST meet with
their advisor. Possible waivers MAY be given for certain
EDU courses.
192 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2012