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Academic Program Model
Academic Program Model
Nanny Child Care Provider (CRT.NCCP)
This program prepares the student for the care of children in a live-out or live-in family-oriented setting. In addition to developing the skills and knowledge needed to provide for the child's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being, the nanny will acquire basic home management skills. Emphasis is also given to interpersonal relationships since the nanny is often considered a member of the family. A "C" average in required Early Childhood Care and Education core classes must be maintained by students prior to enrolling in ECE 125.
ECE 120 and 125 must be taken the same semester.
Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
ECE-100
Intro to Early Childhood Educ
ECE-100
Intro to Early Childhood Educ
This course focuses on an overview of early childhood care and education that includes basic values, professional disposition, program operation, historical influences, assessment, and structure. Includes 20 hours of practicum.
Course Outline
3.0
ECE-102
Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child
ECE-102
Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child
This course focuses on the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children in group settings as well as the personal health of the individual. Emphasis is placed on preventive health through education and the development of healthy habits.
Course Outline
3.0
ECE-095
Creative Activities/Children
ECE-095
Creative Activities/Children
This course provides students an understanding of the value of and practical experience in preparing creative activities and experiences for children. The student is given many opportunities to explore, develop, and appreciate various types of creative media for preschool children.
Course Outline
4.0
ECE-051
Infant/Toddler Environment
ECE-051
Infant/Toddler Environment
This courses emphasizes the characteristics of high quality infant/toddler caregivers, curriculum, indoor/outdoor space and play equipment/toys vital for developmental learning. Course requirements include 20 hours of hands-on practicum in a community setting.
Course Outline
3.0
ECE-110
Child Behavior Management
ECE-110
Child Behavior Management
This course focuses on the use of positive redirective techniques in shaping behavior so children can learn self discipline and self control. Observation of discipline problems and analyzation of procedures are required of the student.
Course Outline
3.0
HED-178
Responding to Emergencies
HED-178
Responding to Emergencies
The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.
Course Outline
2.0
Semester Totals
18.0
Second Semester
SOC-290
Sociology of Family
SOC-290
Sociology of Family
This course examines the major sociological concepts, theories, and research related to marriage, family, and increasing diversity of family types. Special emphasis will be on theorizing family, gender, parenting, balance work and family, and social problems interrelated to family life.
Course Outline
3.0
ECE-086
Nanny/Family Relations
ECE-086
Nanny/Family Relations
Focuses on specific responsibilities of the nanny as a profession, as well as interpersonal relationships and personal adjustment within the live-in family setting.
Course Outline
2.0
PSY-274
Child Development
PSY-274
Child Development
Study of theories and research methods used to study development, from conception to adolescence. Topics include physical, sensory and perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and gender development, as well as family, peer, and institutional influences on development.
Course Outline
3.0
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
Course Outline
3.0
ECE-120
Field Experience Seminar
ECE-120
Field Experience Seminar
This course prepares the student for the Field Experience practicum (ECE125) and includes preparation of credentials for seeking employment.
Course Outline
*
1.0
ECE-125
Field Experience
ECE-125
Field Experience
Supervised practicum designed for Early Childhood and Child & Family Services and Paraprofessional Education majors to provide on-the-job experience. Practicum will include application of: program and classroom management skills, managing daily routines, curriculum development, agency policies and regulations, and enhancement of family involvement.
Course Outline
*
4.0
Semester Totals
16.0
Total Program Hours
34.0
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