GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesCertificates2c. Involving families and communities in theirchildren’s development and learning.Major CoursesCreditEDU 131 Child, Family, & Commun 3EDU 158 Healthy Lifestyles- Youth 3EDU 235 School-Age Dev & Program 3EDU 263 School-Age Program Admin 2Required Subject Areas:Child Development - Select one of the following:EDU 145 Child Development II 3PSY 245 Child Development II 3Guidance - Select one of the following:EDU 146 Child Guidance 3EDU 163 Classroom Mgt & Instruct 3Total Semester Hour Credits: 17Early Childhood EducationSpecial Needs Certificate (C55220E)This curriculum is designed to prepare early childhoodeducators to recognize children with typicaland atypical developmental needs and plan appropriatecare and education to meet their needs.Course work includes child development, observationand assessment, and an introduction to childrenwith exceptionalities. Specific courses in behavioraldisorders, learning disabilities, sensory and physicaldisabilities, and developmental delays are alsoincluded. Students should be able to plan and implementdevelopmentally appropriate experiences thatstimulate all young children’s development andlearning, provide an optimal learning environmentthat is safe and healthy, provide positive guidancefor all children, and communicate effectively withthe children, co-workers, and parents.Program Learning Outcomes:Standard: Promoting Child Development andLearning1. Knowing and understanding young children’scharacteristics and needs.Standard: Building Family and CommunityRelationships2a: Knowing about and understanding diversefam ily and community characteristics2b: Supporting and engaging families and communitiesthrough respectful, reciprocal relationships2c: Involving families and communities in theirchildren’s development and learningStandard: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing3a. Understanding the goals, benefits and usesof assessment.3b. Knowing about and using observation, documentation,and other appropriate assessmenttools and approaches.3c. Understanding and practicing responsibleassessment to promote positive outcomesfor each child.3d. Knowing about assessment partnerships,with families and with professional colleagues.Standard: Becoming a Professional4a. Identifying and involving oneself with theearly childhood field4b. Knowing about and upholding ethical standardsand other professional guidelines4c. Engaging in continuous, collaborative learningto inform practice4d. Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, andcritical perspectives on early education4e. Engaging in informed advocacy for childrenand the professionMajor CoursesCreditEDU 119 Early Childhood Education 4EDU 131 Child, Family, & Community 3EDU 146 Child Guidance 3EDU 153 Health, Safety, & Nut. 3EDU 221 Children w/ Special Needs 3Total Semester Hour Credits: 16Electrical/Electronics TechnologyCertificate (C35220)This curriculum is designed to give the individualbasic skills and related information needed to gainlimited employment in the Electrical field.The courses taken in this certificate may be appliedtoward the Electrical/Electronics Technologydiploma program.Program Learning Outcomes:1. Knowledge and hands-on competence ofelectric machines, electrical controls, andPLC. The ability to troubleshoot and solveelectrical problems.Major CoursesCreditELC 112 AC/DC Electricity 5ELC 113 Basic Wiring I 4ELC 115 Industrial Wiring 4ELC 117 Motors & Controls 4ELC 118 National Electric Code 2ELC 119 NEC Calculations 2ELC 128 Intro to PLC 3ELC 135 Electrical Machine I 3NET 113 Home Automation Systems 3134