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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: DESIGN AND SUPERVISION (CHS-253214)

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Course Description:


Description: This course examines various professional practices associated with children’s programs including curriculum development, design of the learning environment, and program assessment and evaluation. Topics may include: developmentally appropriate practice, individualizing for the whole child, planning for children with special needs, the caregiver’s role in supporting play and developing a nurturing learning environment, program evaluation and using technology applications in curriculum and to improve home and school communication. This course covers topics 3 and 5 for the New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential.

Prerequisite: 18 credits in child development and/or related early childhood coursework and experience in children’s programs.

Note: this course was previously offered as Supervising Quality Child Care. Students who have successfully completed 253214 should not enroll in this course.


This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Upper Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Fall 1.

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