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 development
all y appropriate “best practices.” Information presented will
include the NAEYC accreditation process, understanding development all y
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 cultur all y, individu all y, and development
all y appropriate.
Credit: 2 hours – Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
