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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

30 Hours

Course Duration

6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

5

Courses Offered In GRADUATE DIPLOMA

  • Courses Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Art in Early Childhood

  • Art has traditionally been an important part of early childhood programs. The purpose of this course is to discuss the importance of art in young children's learning and development and to describe elements of an art program within a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum.

  • 6 Credits

  • Early Childhood Special Education

  • The Early Childhood Special Education course provides you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You would be able to screen and identify the unique needs of preschoolers and their families; and define early intervention services needed to address those unique needs.

  • 6 Credits

  • Methods in Early Childhood Education

  • The course is designed to teach the methods and proper use of materials for presenting creative learning experiences to young children in the areas of language, creative dramatics, art, music, movement, math, science, emergent literacy, and outdoor activities.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Early Education

  • The course includes history, philosophy, and the application of child development techniques. The course explores techniques for observing and recording behaviors, communication skills, guidance techniques, developmentally appropriate practices and the role of the teacher in early childhood settings.

  • 6 Credits

  • Early Childhood Language Development

  • The course introduces you to the concepts of oral and written language acquisition, along with other areas of communication. Topics covered in this course are language development in preschoolers, kindergarteners, enhancing language development in primary years and language development among children with communicative disorders etc.

  • 6 Credits
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Art in Early Childhood

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    -beginning the journey
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    -understanding the creative process
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    -exploring feelings and images
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    -introducing music and movement
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    -celebrating the visual arts
    -encouraging play and creative drama in the classroom
    -experimenting with three-dimensional art

Early Childhood Special Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Teaching all children
    A professional educator
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Collaborating with families and the community
    Diversity and inclusive classrooms
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Planning differentiated curriculum and instruction to teach all children
    Creating a positive social and emotional climate
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Designing an inclusive physical environment
    Managing, guiding, and organizing your classroom
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identifying effective teaching strategies and practices
    Differentiated instruction with individually appropriate support
    Assessing the effectiveness of your inclusive classroom

Methods in Early Childhood Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Maintaining a safe classroom
    Maintaining a healthy classroom
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Establishing a learning environment
    Advancing physical skills
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Advancing cognitive skills
    Advancing communication skills
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Advancing creative skills
    Building a positive self-concept
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting social skills
    Providing guidance
    Promoting family involvement
    Providing program management
    Promoting professionalism

Introduction to Early Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    You and early childhood education: becoming a professional
    Early childhood education today: understanding current issues
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    History and theories: foundations for teaching and learning
    Implementing early childhood programs: applying theories to practice
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Standards and you: teaching children to learn
    Observing and assessing young children: guiding, teaching, and learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Infants and toddlers: critical years for learning
    The preschool years: getting ready for school and life
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Kindergarten today: meeting academic and developmental needs
    The early elementary grades: 1 and ndash;.3: preparation for life
    Educating children with diverse backgrounds and special needs: ensuring all children learn
    Guiding children and rsquo;s behavior: helping children act their best
    Parents, families, and the community: building partnerships for student success

Early childhood language Development

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Language in our lives
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Learning and language
    Language development among children of linguistic diversity
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Language development of infants and toddlers
    Enhancing language development in infants and toddlers
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Language development in preschoolers
    Enhancing language development in preschoolers
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Language development in kindergarteners
    Enhancing language development of kindergarteners
    Language development in the primary years
    Enhancing language development in the primary years
    Exploring children's use of language: assessment
    Enhancing language development among children with communicative disorders