Adults Programs - Adolescents

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1 Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Child Development The ADVANCE Program is a degree completion program serving working adults with five years full time work experience with approximately 60 credit hours from Hannibal- LaGrange University or another accredited institution with a cumulative 2.0 GPA or better, and who now would like to complete their Bachelor's Degree. ADVANCE Program students typically are employed full-time during the day, thus the program is offered in the online. Over an eighteen month period, classes provide the student with the opportunity to earn credit hours in class and receive up to as many as 30 additional credit hours in Credit for Prior Learning. Classes are taught in a manner that is conducive to learning for adults. An atmosphere of shared family, career, and age interests develops among the adult students. General Education Requirements BS BAS English Composition I & II 6 hours 6 hours Speech 3 hours 3 hours Humanities 9 hours 6 hours History 3 hours 3 hours Science (1 LAB) 7 hours 7 hours Algebra 3 hours Intermediate Algebra hours Social Science 9 hours 6 hours General Electives 36 hours 42 hours Program Hours 48 hours 48 hours Total Hours 124 hours 124 hours Major Child Development Requirements: CHD243 ADMINISTRATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS (3) Focuses on the study of the organization and management of a childcare facility, including licensing procedures, recruitment, training, impleting the regulations of the Department of Health, OSHA, IDEA, ADA. Emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the director. CHD303 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONS (3) Introduces students to the early childhood profession; emphasizes the history, philosophies, ethics, legal aspects, and trends associated with the early childhood field. CHD312 EMERGENT LANGUAGE (3)

2 Focuses on the various factors involved in children s acquisition and development of oral and written language from birth to age five; explores the use of literature as a major component of this development. 21

3 CHD313 IMPLEMENTING & EVALUTING INTERVENTIONS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (3) Addresses the intervention needs of infants, toddlers, and young children who have disabilities or who are at high risk for developing disabilities. Compares and contrasts models of intervention and accompanying research for specific educational needs. Demonstrates the use of assessment results to plan and evaluate specific interventions and strategies for achieving results. CHD323 COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (3) Deals with language and subsequent literacy issues experienced by young children who are at-risk or have disabilities. Covers specific strategies to increase vocabulary and language and to use augmentative systems. Emphasizes the assessment of and the teaching of early literacy skills necessary for reading. CHD343 MULTICULTURAL STUDY OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES (3) Studies the different relationship styles and cultures of children and families through case studies and research projects. CHD356 CURRICULUM & METHODS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (6) Develops competency in the curriculum and methods for facilitation of young children, including infantsthrough toddlers and ages three through five. A practicum, with qualified supervision, is scheduled concurrently for work with these age groups. The student will develop curriculum, implement it with young children, and evaluate its effectiveness. CHD362 FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCES (3) Explores family and community resources available to those working with young children, birth through age five. CHD382 ASSESSING YOUNG CHILDREN (3) Focuses on appropriate factors in screening, diagnosing, and prescribing instruction; emphasis on authentic assessment for children birth through age 5, including children with special needs. CHD413 EARLY LITERACY (3) Explores the early literacy development of children birth to age five, with emphasis on developmentally appropriate practice in literacy. Includes experiences with young children. CHD463 ETHICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT(3)

4 Helps learners better understand their personal values and ethical principles and how such values and ethical principles relate to the "business world" in which they function. 22

5 CHD473 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT & GRANT WRITING (3) Requires students to develop a portfolio following professional guidelines. An indepth study of basic grant writing is provided. Emphasis is on actually writing a proposed government grant. CHD486 INTERNSHIP IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT (6) Places in supervised internships with early childhood professionals in field settings; half of the internship will be spent working with infants/toddlers, the other with children ages three through five. ORM353 THE BIBLE AND THE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW IN PLURALISTIC AMERICA (3) Surveys major themes, events, and plots in the Bible that are significant for constructing a biblical worldview. Relevant findings will be applied to issues concerning the place of a Christian worldview in the contemporary, pluralistic culture of the United States. Gives particular attention to the viability of a Christian worldview in the workplace in the United States. If this program interests you and you would like to sign up for this program, please contact Marc Hurt at mhurt@hlg.edu or by phone at You can also fill out an Information Request Form here or Apply Online. Second, send a copy of your college transcripts to Marc Hurt, HLGU Advance Program, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO Once your credit hours information has been received and evaluated, you will be contacted within 24 hours.