Introduction to School Age Care (EDU-120)

This course introduces the foundations of responsive and accessible school-age care and education including planning intentional, developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for children ages five to twelve. Topics include theoretical foundations, child and school-age development, national and state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, guidance strategies, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child and family. Upon completion, students should be able to implement developmentally appropriate environments, guidance strategies, engaging curriculum and effective teaching strategies across developmental domains while supporting children and families with diverse backgrounds and needs.