• HFST 2600: Intro to Early Childhood Educ

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course presents an overview of current philosophies, teaching techniques and curriculum found in early childhood programs. The historical roots of early childhood programs will be examined, as well as current political issues and the ethical conduct of early childhood professionals.
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• HFST 2610: Guidance of Young Children

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  In this course students develop skills and techniques associated with child guidance principles, with a focus on meeting children's needs, individually and in groups, in the Child Development Lab. These principles may also be applied to other child care settings such as the home, as a nanny and in the primary grades of elementary school. Two hours a week of lab are required.
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• HFST 2620: Creative Exper for Children

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course offers experiences in planning and implementing activities that will encourage intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of young children. Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 lab hours in the Snow College Child Development Lab. The skills developed are directed specifically to the philosophy and resources of Snow College's Child Development Lab, but will be adaptable for use in other day cares, preschools, early elementary grade classrooms, and in parenting. (Additional fee required)
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• HFST 2630: Practicum Preschool Training

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course consists of an extended experience as a teacher in the child development lab. It includes experiences in curriculum and environment planning and organization, direction of activities, guidance of young children, and parent teacher relationships. HFST 2630 is highy recommended for students who are interested in Child Care Management and Early Childhood Education. HFST 2630 is required as a core course in the Child Care Management Applied Associate Degree Program. Seminar in Preschool Teaching (HFST 2760) must be taken concurrently with this course. (Additional fee required) Corequisite:    HFST 2760
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• HFST 2635: Practicum Preschool Training

  2.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course consists of an extended experience as a teacher in the child development lab. It includes experiences in curriculum and environment planning and organization, direction of activities, guidance of young children, and parent teacher relationships. HFST 2635 is highy recommended for students who are interested in Child Care Management and Early Childhood Education. HFST 2635 is required as a core course in the Child Care Management Applied Associate Degree Program. Seminar in Preschool Teaching (HFST 2760) must be taken concurrently with this course. (Additional fee required) Corequisite:    HFST 2760
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• HFST 2750: Pract in Preschool Training

  5.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course consists of an extended experience as a teacher in the department preschool lab. It includes experiences in curriculum and environment planning and organization, direction of activities, guidance of young children, and parent teacher relationships. HFST 2750 is required as a core course in the Child Care Management Program. Seminar in Preshool Teaching (HFST 2760) must be taken concurrently with this course Corequisite:    HFST 2760
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• HFST 2760: Seminar in Preschool Teaching

  1.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course will provide the forum for students to discuss and plan their practicum in preschool teaching. It includes experiences in curriculum writing and environment planning and organization.HFST 2760 is required as a core course in the Child Care Management program and highly recommended for students interested in Early Childhood Education. Practicum in Preschool Training (HFST 2630 and 2635) must be taken concurrently with this course. Corequisite:    HFST 2630 AND HFST 2635
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• HFST 2800: Special Projects

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  Involves a special project where there is a demonstrated need which cannot be met through enrollment in a regularly scheduled course. Also could include special projects of unusual merit in furthering a student's professional goals. Student(s) must be able to sustain framework for developing and enhancing student abilities to do lucid thinking. Requires approval of instructor, division dean, and curriculum committee.
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• HFST 2850: Special Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course is designed to address a special topic associated with the discipline that may not be included as a part of the normal curriculum. Topics may be extensions of current field of study or it may include possible future additions to the departmental curriculum.
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• HFST 2880: Preschool Training Practicum I

  3.00 Credits

  Snow College

  
  This course consists of on-the-job learning opportunities for prospective preschool teaching and daycare teaching. A student taking this course will be a Head Preschool Teacher in our Child Development Lab. The course includes experiences in curriculum writing, environment planning and organization, direction of activities, guidance of young children, and parent-teacher relationships. HFST 2880 is a required capstone class for students completing an Applied Associate Degree in Child Care Management. HFST 2880 is highly recommended for students interested in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Seminar in Preschool Teaching (HFST 2990) must be taken concurrently with this course. (Additional fee required). This course was formerly HFST 2630. Corequisite:    HFST 2990
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