COURSE LISTINGS Spring Child Care. In-person and online courses available

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1 COURSE LISTINGS Spring 2015 Child Care In-person and online courses available Contents Online course offerings In-person course offerings

2 Online Courses These courses are available online in partnership with Howard Community College. Please register early, as they tend to fill quickly! Guidelines for online classes: There are no face-to-face meetings. Students are required to provide an address when they register. The weekend prior to the start of class, an will be sent with log in instructions. Students are expected to be logged in the first day of class. Most courses have a required textbook. Books can be purchased online from Howard Community College

3 Child Growth and Development (45 hours) ONLINE CLASS Required for child care professionals Students will gain a broad overview of major concepts, theories and research related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the child from birth through age 12. This certification course satisfies the 45 hour child development portion of the MSDE requirement for child care teachers and directors. It aligns with Maryland Staff Credential (proposed) Levels 2-4. Students must successfully complete all course assignments to receive a course certificate. 4.5 CEUs CI 4428 Index weeks May 1-June12 $260 (Tuition $160; Fees $90; Technology Fee $10) Textbook is an additional cost Development Profiles, 7 th edition (Cengage); Purchase textbook prior to class through the Howard County Community College Bookstore at Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (4.5 CEUs)

4 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals (9 hours) ONLINE CLASS Required for child care professionals This course introduces basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in a child care center. Topics include: speaking, writing, interpersonal communication strategies, and critical reading techniques, with a focus on communication with parents and coworkers, and communication issues within a typical child care day. 0.9 CEUs CI 4389 Index weeks April 18-May 2 $80 (Tuition $20; Fees $50; Technology Fee $10) Course materials are provided for this online class Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (0.9 CEUs)

5 Infant and Toddler Care (45 hours) ONLINE CLASS Satisfies the MSDE Curriculum requirement Students will gain the skills necessary to work with infants and build communication skills to use with parents, co-workers and the public. Topics include growth and development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appropriate materials, and methods for infants and toddlers from birth to age 3. This certification course satisfies the MSDE 45 hour curriculum requirement for child care teachers, directors, and family providers working with infants and toddlers. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a certificate. 4.5 CEUs CI 4387 Index weeks May 20-June 24 $260 (Tuition $160; Fees $90; Technology Fees $10) The textbook is included and will be provided as a download for this online course. Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (4.5 CEUs)

6 Preschool Curriculum & Activities 45 (hours) ONLINE CLASS Satisfies the MSDE Curriculum requirement In this course basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five years old are introduced. Topics include teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. This certification course prepares students for a position in a child care center or preschool and satisfies the 45 hour curriculum portion of the MSDE requirements for child care professionals. This course aligns with Maryland Staff Credential (proposed) Levels 2-4. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. 4.5 CEUs CI 4427 Index weeks April 15-May 27 $260 (Tuition $160; Fees $90; Technology Fees $10) Textbook is an additional cost Preschool Appropriate Practices, Environment, Curriculum and Development, 4 th edition (Cengage) Purchase textbook prior to class through the Howard County Community College Bookstore at Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (4.5 CEUs)

7 School Age Child Care Curriculum (45 hours) ONLINE CLASS Satisfies the MSDE Curriculum requirement In this course students will gain the skills necessary to work in school-age child care programs. Topics include curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials and methods for children ages This certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours of child care training for teachers, directors and coordinators working with school-age children. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. 4.5 CEUs CI-4388 Index weeks May 7-June 18 $260 (Tuition $160; Fees $90; Technology Fees $10) Textbook is an additional cost Caring for School Age Children, 6 th Edition (Cengage) Purchase textbook prior to class through the Howard County Community College Bookstore at Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (4.5 CEUs)

8 Child Care Administration (45 hours) ONLINE CLASS This course prepares prospective directors to administer and manage a child care center. Topics include state requirements and compliance standards for physical facilities, licensing, insurance, and staffing child care programs. Other topics include recordkeeping, budget and bookkeeping, personnel selection, training and managing staff, food services, equipment, materials, and community involvement. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement for 45 hours of administrative training for child care center directors. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. 4.5 CEUs CI 4391 Index weeks May 18-June 22 $260 (Tuition $160; Fees $90; Technology Fees $10) Textbook is an additional cost Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program, 8 th Edition (Cengage): Purchase textbook prior to class through the Howard County Community College Bookstore at Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (4.5 CEUs)

9 (SIDS) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (2 clock hours) ONLINE CLASS This course satisfies the MSDE 2 clock-hour SIDS training requirement for child care providers. Learn about SIDS, which can affect apparently healthy infants under one year of age. This is an online course that you complete at your own pace, with instructor guidance, and takes approximately 2 hours to complete (completion times may vary.) Include your address on your registration to receive log in instructions. You may register and begin this course anytime between the first and last class date. Once you have completed the course work, your instructor will be notified to review it and notify you of your results, and will issue you a certificate of completion..2 CEUs CI 4390 Call for Index # 2 clock hours (self-paced; time for completion may vary) April 6-June 15 Students can join anytime between the first and last class dates. $30 (Tuition $10, Fees $10, Technology Fee $10) N/A Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (0.2 CEUs)

10 Family Child Care Pre-Service (24 clock hours) ONLINE CLASS This class satisfies state training requirements for Family Child Care applicants and new providers to start and operate a home-based child care business. It includes a total of 24 clockhours: 4 clock-hours of training in each of the state approved Core of Knowledge areas: Child Development, Curriculum, Health, Safety & Nutrition, Special Needs, Professionalism, and Community. You must successfully complete all coursework to receive a certificate. 2.4 CEUs CI 4392 Index weeks April 6-June 15 $200 (Tuition $110, Fees $80, Technology Fee $10) Course materials are provided in the online class Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (2.4 CEUs)

11 In-Person Courses

12 Child Care Part I: Child Growth and Development (45 hours) Required for child care professionals Students will gain a broad overview of major concepts, theories and research related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the child from birth through age 12. This certification course satisfies the 45 hour child development portion of the MSDE requirement for child care teachers and directors. 4.5 CEUs / weeks 3/16-4/27 Monday/Wednesday 6-9:15 3/17-4/28 Tuesday/Thursday 12:00-4:00 $260 (Tuition $160, Fees $100) At an additional cost Working with Young Children, 8 th Edition Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (4.5 CEUs)

13 Child Care Part II: Preschool Curriculum & Activities (45 hours) Required for child care professionals In this course basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five years old are introduced. Topics include teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. This certification course prepares students for a position in a childcare center or preschool and satisfies the 45 hour curriculum portion of the MSDE requirements for childcare professionals. This course aligns with Maryland Staff Credential (proposed) Levels 2-4. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. 4.5 CEUs / weeks 5/12-6/23 Monday/Wednesday 6:00-9:15 5/11-6/22 Tuesday/Thursday 12:00-4:00 $260 (Tuition $160, Fees $100) Child Development: Early Stages Through Age 12, 8 th edition by: Celia Anita Decker, Ed.D. Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (4.5 CEUs)

14 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals (9 hours) Required for child care professionals This course introduces basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in a child care center. Topics include: speaking, writing, interpersonal communication strategies, and critical reading techniques, with a focus on communication with parents and coworkers, and communication issues within a typical child care day. 0.9 CEUs One Saturday TBD $80 (Tuition $20, Fees $60) None Certificate from Baltimore City Community College (0.9 CEUs)