2009-2011 - Benedict College

98 EDUCATION, CHILD & FAMILY STUDIES DEPARTMENT
CFD 433 Family Life Education Methods
credit 3 hrs.
Focus on planning, developing, implementing, and evaluation of programs for families. Emphasis on
understanding the general philosophy and principles of family life education. Prerequisites: CFD 332,
CFD 333, and CFD 339.
CFD 435 Childcare Administration
credit 3 hrs.
Addresses issues, functions, and responsibilities involved in developing and implementing childcare
programs. Included are: types of programs, staffing, scheduling, environmental design, equipment,
evaluation, financing, and licensure and regulations requirements. Twenty (20) hours of practicum
experienced are required.
CFD 439 Family Law and Public Policy
credit 3 hrs.
This course focuses on current laws and policies that affect children and families. Prerequisites: CFD
333, CFD 334, CFD 337, and CFD 339.
CFD 437 Professional Ethics
credit 3 hrs.
This course focuses on the development of professional skills and increased understanding of the ethical
guidelines needed for working with children, families, and other professionals. Prerequisite: This
course must be taken the semester before the final practicum (CFD 462).
CFD 450 Special Topics in Child and Family Studies
credit 3 hrs.
The study of special topics in child and family studies. Prerequisite: Nine hours in Child and Family
Development and junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum
of six hours.
CFD 462 Child and Family Development Practicum
credit 12 hrs.
This course is designed to give students practical site-base experience in settings serving children
and families. Twelve (12) weeks of supervised experience are required. Also includes a seminar.
Prerequisites: Completion of all major course requirements and a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
CFD/EDEC 440 Methods and Materials/Pre-School Curriculum/Practicum credit 4 hrs.
The course presents methods and materials of instruction appropriate for the pre-school level.
Emphasis is placed on the growth, development, learning, and individual differences found among preschool
children. Twenty (20) hours of practicum experience required.
EDU 231 The Young Child/Practicum
credit 3 hrs.
This course presents a study of the young child in family and society, including the effects of environmental,
cultural, and socioeconomic influences. The focus is on observing and understanding the
behavior of children from birth to six years of age. Twenty (20) hours of practicum experiences are
required.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES
EDSE 330 The Exceptional Child/Practicum
credit 3 hrs.
The course provides the student with knowledge and understanding of exceptional children including
the gifted and talented. The basic requirements of federal laws regarding the education of young children
are addressed. Ten (10) hours of Practicum experience are required.
EDSE 331 Introduction to Learning Disabilities
credit 3 hrs.
This course covers the study of children with learning disabilities. Topics covered include definitions,
prevalence, identification, treatment procedures, and trends.
EDSE 333 Educational Procedures for Specific Learning Disabilities credit 3 hrs.
This course provides theoretical application of current instructional and remedial procedures for children
with specific learning disabilities, including: multisensory techniques, behavior modification, diagnostic
prescriptive teaching and administrative strategies for the education of children with learning
disabilities.