2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

PrnHSv – PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
½ credit
This course will enable students to investigate careers in counseling and mental health, early childhood
development, family and community, and personal care services.
ChdDev – CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Grade Placement: 10 – 12
1 credit
Students will learn skills related to child growth and development from prenatal to toddlers equipping
individuals with basic caregiver skills. Individuals use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy
development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.
ChdGui – CHILD GUIDANCE
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
2 credits
Requirement: Application / Instructor Approval, Tuberculosis test
If you love small children want to learn all you can about their growth and development, and would like to
explore a career related to early childhood and elementary education, this is the course for you. Students
will be introduced to theories and practices in early childhood care and education and have opportunities
to observe children in a variety of settings. They will spend each week in the classroom and participate in
a lab experience working in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes in elementary schools, licensed
child care facilities, and child development centers.
PrtEd1 or PrtEd2 – PARENTING EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL AGE PARENTS I, II
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
½ - 1 credit
Requirement: Teen Parent or Pregnant Teen
This course is offered for pregnant or parenting teenagers. The content supplies prospective parents and
students who are currently parents with skills and knowledge of child development, family roles, and
parenting responsibilities.
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