TECA 1318Wellness of the Young Child

Collin College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

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)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 24 – Dec 11

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
90001Class #339847-TECA-1318-90001	Time not published	Room	Alana Parsons
90001 notes: <b>16 hours of observation in a public school classroom are required. Students must review the lab manual found in Canvas. Please email the instructor for more information.</b>This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>