School Age Programs: Introduction ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This introductory-level course will help students develop the skills necessary to work as staff or administrator in the many modalities of school-age care. This course covers professionalism in school-age care, predictable development of the school-age child, positive behavior management strategies, safety, health and nutrition. Competencies needed for excellence as a school age childcare professional are discussed. This course supports and enhances critical thinking, problem solving, self-reflections, self-management and provides a foundation for theory and application.