Pathway: Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Pathway offers opportunities for students to learn more about working with and nurturing children from birth through age eight. These are the most important developmental years in a person’s life. Students in this program will gain real world experiences at Bear Hugs Child Development Center, planning activities and playing a vital part in young children’s lives.
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Early Childhood Education Courses
Required and elective courses must equal 2.5 credits to receive pathway endorsement.
| Course | Grade | MHS Credit | College Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | |||
| Introduction to Childhood Development | 9-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Child Development Assistant | 9-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Child Development Intern | 10-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Infant/Toddler Development Practicum | 11-12 | 0.5 | No |
| Preschool Development Practicum | 11-12 | 0.5 | Yes |
| Optional Courses | |||
| Early Childhood Education Internship | 12 | 0.5 | No |
Required Courses
Introduction to Childhood Development
Course ID: 1905241
Focus: understanding/caring for children. Topics: developmental stages conception-age 5, children's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth, hands-on children's activities, importance of play, developing trust, and interactions at Bear Hugs.
Grades: 9-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
Child Development Assistant
Course ID: 1905242A (S1) 1905242B (S2)
Individualized work at Bear Hugs Child Development Center's infant, toddler, or preschool classroom with focus on this age of development. Project work included. Food Handler's card advised.
Grades: 9-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
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Child Development Intern
Course ID: 191536A (S1) 191536B (S2)
Leadership position at Bear Hugs Child Development Center's infant, toddler, or preschool classroom with focus on this age of development. Project work included. Food Handler's card required. Practicum classes suggested. May be taken more than once for credit .
Grades: 10-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
Infant/Toddler Development Practicum
Course ID: 1915341
In-depth study of infants, toddlers and various theories of development. Expand knowledge of how to meet developmental needs from birth - age three. Plan and implement activities at Bear Hugs following professional, career practices.
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
Preschool Development Practicum
Course ID: 1915351
In-depth study of preschoolers and various theories of development. Expand knowledge of how to meet developmental needs from ages three to five. Plan and implement activities at Bear Hugs following professional, career practices.
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
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Elective Courses
Early Childhood Education Internship
Course ID: 1909841
Leadership position in off-campus Child Development Center for students who are volunteering or employed by a facility that supports children and their families. May take more than once for credit.
Grades: 12
Credits: 0.5 - Applied Arts, Elective, Pathway
