A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
HST 112 THE HEADSTART EXPERIENCE
“The Head Start
Experience” is designed to provide an in-depth working knowledge of the basic
services of Headstart. The three areas
of the Head Start performance standards are introduced: child development and health services, family
and community partnerships, and program management and design. This course is designed to be preparatory for
employment within a Head Start program.
Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
HST 113 HEADSTART – GREAT EXPECTATIONS
This course is designed to furnish staff with information
regarding the services provided through the Health and Headstart Divisions of
Southern Seven Health Department. Staff
will gain an understanding of the full range of services provided by our agency
to better meet the needs of the families in our area. This class is designed to be the second part
of an orientation and training program for Head Start employees.
Credit: 1 hour – One
lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): Approval
of instructor
HST 114 EARLY CHILDHOOD BEST PRACTICES
This course is designed to assist the Head Start program attain
NAEYC accreditation by training staff in the identification and use of
developmentally appropriate “best
practices.” Information presented will
include the NAEYC accreditation process, understanding developmentally appropriate practice and planning appropriate
activities. This course is designed to be
the third part of an orientation and training program for new Head Start
employees and to improve the current staff’s job skills.
Credit: 2 hours – Two
lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Approval
of instructor
HST 115 HEADSTART – CDA I
Headstart-CDA I is
designed to provide information regarding the Child Development Associate (CDA)
Credential to Headstart employees.
Information presented will include information about the CDA
credentialing process for center and home-based staff, and family daycare
providers. This course is designed to
prepare students for starting the CDA process and will include a review of the CDA Competency Goals
in preparation for the student’s CDA assessment. It is also designed to improve Headstart
staff’s job skills.
Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
HST 116 HEADSTART – CDA II
This course is a
continuation of HST 115-Headstart I. Providing information regarding the Child Development Association
(CDA) credentials to headstart employees. A review of the CDA competency goals in
preparation for assistance will also be included.
Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
HST 117 SPECIALCARE OUTREACH
SpecialCare Outreach is
designed to expand natural and inclusive childcare placement options for
families of young children with disabilities through replication of the
SpecialCare Model of training.
SpecialCare is a proven model of training that builds on traditional care
giving roles and skills.
Credit: .5 hours - .5 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
HST 223 INFANT/TODDLER BEST
PRACTICES
The quality of teachers depend to a substantial extent on the
quality of the supervision and training teachers receive. This course is designed for Early Childhood
practitioners, in particular infant/toddler caregivers, who work with infants
and toddlers and their families to visualize and implement a high-quality program
that is culturally, individually, and developmentally
appropriate.
Credit: 2 hours – Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor