TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child

3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

1) 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;

2) course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards;

3) requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations;

4) course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.