DCB catalog 2024-25

123 EC 233 Pre-K Methods & Materials (3CR) Spring. Pre: None This course focuses on the physical and cognitive development of children, the promotion of literacy, and the utilization of creative experiences in childcare settings. Topics include developmental needs of children, age-appropriate activities, cognitive theory, and brain research; creative environments, language arts, music/movement, art, and aesthetic experiences. Students will evaluate, plan, and implement activities that focus on children’s needs and interests. EC 236 Social/Emotional Development & Guidance (3CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: None This course involves the study of classroom management, motivation, building self-esteem, positive discipline strategies, and social and emotional development in children. Topics include approaches to guiding children’s behavior, managing the environment, rules and limits, problem behaviors, appreciating oneself and others, dealing with separation, providing appropriate support for children, preventing child abuse, promoting success with appropriate materials and activities, interacting through play and developing friendships. Students develop a personal philosophy of child guidance. EC 238 Home, School & Communication Relations (3CR) Spring: Pre: EC 210 Students will learn how to establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with families, how to apply family system theories, and how to communicate effectively not only with parents but also with other professionals and agencies that support children’s development. Students will learn how to provide families with information regarding a range of family-oriented services that are designed to help families’ identified needs. Students will learn to affirm and respect the diversity of individual families. ECONOMICS (ECON) ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: None This course studies the nature, method, and scope of economic analysis, economic scarcity, resources, specialization of labor; supply- demand analysis, production and cost analysis, product and resource market structures; distribution of income; international trade. ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: None This course studies aggregate income and employment analysis, business cycles, unemployment, inflation and economic growth, fiscal policy, money and monetary policy, U.S. and world economies. EDUCATION (EDUC) EDUC 101 Introduction to Para education (1CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: None This course provides an overview of the field of Para education. Topics include roles and responsibilities of a para-educator, professional and ethical conduct, creating a positive and safe learning environment, understanding the diverse needs of students, interacting with families and working collaboratively as a part of a team. EDUC 220 Classroom Management (3CR) Fall and Spring. Pre: None This course is an introduction to K-6 classroom management techniques for the paraeducator. Topics include physical space, behavioral norms, safety, time management, managing student work, and managing other special classroom needs. EDUC 250 Introduction to Education (2CR) Fall. Pre: None A study of teachings as a profession including the historical, philosophical, social, and psychological foundations of education.