SSC-125 Foundations of Child Care
An examination of contemporary aspects of child care programs and an introduction to child care in in-home, center based and institutional settings. Child care theory, practice and social policy issues will be addressed.
For more detailed course information view the
Course Outline
Course Description
An examination of contemporary aspects of child care programs and an introduction to child care in in-home, center based and institutional settings. Child care theory, practice and social policy issues will be addressed.
Credit Hours
3Prerequisites
HUS-102 and PSY-100
Course Learning Outcomes
- Be able to describe contemporary trends in child care practice in various settings
- Demonstrate an understanding of theories and practices of child care
- Identify public policy issues as they bear upon child care in the United States
- Be able to demonstrate and model the professional, social and personal skills needed by Child care professionals
- Create and demonstrate age appropriate lesson plans in areas including play, art, stories, etc
- Describe and analyze current practices in child care based upon direct observation in various child care settings