Course Descriptions
TECA 1303 Families, School, and Community
A study of the child, family, community, and schools, including parent education and
involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life
issues. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator
Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with
the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related
to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through age eight.
Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through
age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. The course includes
a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences. Lab required. Prerequisite: Meet TSI standard
for INRW 0315; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children
An introduction to the education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate
practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional
responsibilities and current issues. Course content must be aligned as applicable
with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children
position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from
birth through age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with
children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse
populations; and the course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences. Lab
required. Prerequisite: Meet TSI standard for INRW 0315; or equivalent. 3 credit
hours. (A)
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy
behavior, food nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focus on local and national
standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content
must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy
and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association
for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally
appropriate practices for children from birth to age eight. Requires students to participate
in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings
with varied and diverse populations. Course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field
experiences. Lab required. Prerequisite: Meet TSI standard for INRW 0315; or equivalent.
3 credit hours. (A)
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
A study of the physical, emotional, social, language, and cognitive factors impacting
growth and development of children through adolescence. Prerequisite: Meet TSI standard
for INRW 0315; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)