Family

PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFANCY 6635 Students in this course will learn the basic principles and sequences of human development from the time of conception through infancy. Topics such as teen pregnancy, contraception, family, prenatal care, birth defects and discipline will be explored. This course will show the benefits of delaying parenthood, as well as provide insight into the importance of childhood. This course is appropriate for all students, especially for those who have an interest in children and parenting in their future. Students will participate in a variety of learning experiences including interviews, Realcare baby simulation, empathy belly, and exploring how much it costs to prepare for a baby. Credit: 1 E/CP Gr: 11, 12, 13

THE DEVELOPING CHILD 6645 This course covers the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children from ages 1-6. The course analyzes safety, health, and special challenges of children of all ages, and also includes care of children in the 7-12 age group. Course emphasis centers on how a child grows and develops between birth and early childhood, and how knowledge of this will lead to better parenting decisions in the future. Some topics that will also be included are career opportunities with children, teaching values, school readiness, child abuse, encouraging independence, and reading to children. Credit: 1 E/CP Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT* 6600 If you are interested in a career in teaching, nursing or social services, this course experience is for you. Tech Prep/University of Connecticut Early College course (HDFS 1070) is required of all Education, Nursing and Family Studies majors at UConn. This course will use the text and reading assigned by the University of Connecticut. Students will also be required to complete field experiences including job shadows, internships, interviews, and tours. Classroom discussions, research projects, and small group activities are planned to assist students in learning course concepts. Course content covers human and family development theories from conception to death and how family dynamics affect individuals and are affected by individual family members and life events. Students will work for self-understanding as well as recognition of how others may behave in and are affected by the variety of life relationships. In order to receive 3 UConn credits (which are transferable), students must take the class at honors level and achieve a final grade of C or better. Students receiving less than a C are marked “audit” on their UConn transcript. There is a credit fee payable to UConn. Credit: 1 HON/ACC Gr: 11, 12, 13 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 6615 This is an introductory course aimed at preparing students who are interested in working in child care centers or in pre-school and elementary school positions. Course work includes an introduction to early childhood education history and theory, child development through age eight, curriculum planning developmentally appropriate educational practice, and the roles of a teacher. Activities will include job shadows at local day care and pre-school centers, as well as visits to area elementary schools. Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 11,12, 13

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PRACTICUM 6625 Do you want to be a teacher? This course is an extension of Early Childhood Education with a student teaching style component. Students will put into practice the concepts learned in Early Childhood Education by observing and working in a local elementary classroom 2 to 3 times per week throughout the semester. They will interact with teachers and coworkers, young students of varying abilities and their families. Practicum students will be able to plan and deliver lessons and develop assessments to truly see what the field of teaching entails. Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education sequence, students will have enough knowledge to make successful occupational decisions in their future, including where to go and what major to choose in college. Pre: Early Childhood Education Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 11, 12, 13

FAMILY FOODS & NUTRITION 6505 In this introductory course students will develop food preparation skills and basic knowledge of nutrition through classroom, home, and laboratory work. In labs students will be expected to demonstrate kitchen safety and follow directions when working with food and equipment. Meal planning, consumer skills, such as budgeting and grocery shopping, healthy meal substitutions, and foods of other cultures will be addressed. This course is a prerequisite for Food Science and Human Nutrition, Culinary Arts, and Pastry and Baking. Credit: 0.5 E/CP Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

UNIFIED FOODS & NUTRITION 6515 Students are partnered with an intensive-needs student throughout this course. The course embraces the philosophy of inclusion within a supportive, enriching environment. Students with special needs will receive individualized attention from team-teachers in addition to support, motivation and encouragement from their typical peers. Mentors and mentees will have ample opportunity to develop and practice the 4 C’s: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Pre: Family Foods & Nutrition Credit: 1 E Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13