NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

353 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EDUC 2260 Administration of Child Care and Education Program (0–3 credits) This course provides participants with an overview of the skills required in the operation and management of an early care and education programs. Students learn about organizational management, financial and legal issues, and programming for children and families. The course meets the content requirements of the Overview of Child Care Management as defined by the Florida Department of Children and Families for the Florida Child Care and Education Program Administrator Credential. In addition to class meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of practical application experiences is to be completed at the participant’s worksite. This course is offered by the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies. EDUC 2270 Child Care Administration: Organizational Leadership and Management (3 credits) This 3-credit course presents an examination of the skills and knowledge required to manage and direct an early care and education program with a focus on the major responsibilities of the director/manager to ensure an ethically responsive organization. Examining the leadership role, students will be able to articulate the importance of a clear, well-communicated vision, policies and procedures that reflect that vision, and employment practices that create a positive work climate. This course meets the requirements for the Advanced Level Florida Director’s Credential in the area of Child Care and Education Organizational Leadership and Management as defined by the Florida Department of Children and Families. The course credits may also be accepted in the other states as meeting child care director training requirements. Offered by the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies. This is designed as an online course. EDUC 2500 Education Pre-enrollment Seminar (0 credits) This seminar provides an orientation to technology and program skills necessary for successful participation in the undergraduate programs. Students will be introduced to university systems designed to provide support and services to the undergraduate student during the formal program of study. An overview of all facets of the undergraduate programs will be provided, including how to locate course schedules online, how to contact academic advising, and how to access resources. Students will learn interactive technology skills, such as using e-mail and sending attachments, navigating the Internet, accessing the electronic library, using APA format, locating and using the undergraduate website and using Blackboard for online classes. EDUC 3000 Clinical Experiences (0 credits) Clinical experience required. This may require fingerprinting and security clearance depending on county requirements. This placement will be the setting for all clinical experience required with courses taken throughout this 16-week period. Please refer to the Clinical Experience Handbook at www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/ Resources/uploads/app/44/files/ClinicalHandbook.pdf for a full explanation. EDUC 3001 Benchmark I (0 credits) To register for Benchmark I courses, all parts of the CLAST or the equivalent components of PRAXIS as approved by the Florida Department of Education must be passed. In the case of a Nevada student, the Praxis Level I or the C-Best are to be used to meet this entry testing requirement. Passing scores are determined by the Nevada Department of Education. However, if there are no scores, or the student has not passed all sections of the CLAST or PRAXIS, then the student will only be permitted to register for Benchmark I courses until passing scores on the CLAST or PRAXIS are submitted to the Division of Education. No exceptions will be made as passing scores must be on file in order to register for any courses in the major beyond Benchmark I courses. Benchmark I courses are: EDUC 3001 Benchmark I, EDUC 3000 Clinical Experiences, and Block #1 courses: EDUC 3330 Integrating Instructional Technology in the Classroom; EDUC 3350 Survey of Exceptional Student Education; and EDUC 3360: Educational Psychology. Benchmark I requirements include completion of the preprogram questionnaire and self-assessment and background check/security clearances for field-based clinical experiences. Benchmark I requirements also include development of the portfolio through insertion of appropriate artifacts delineated in each course outline. The passing of all parts of the CLAST, or its equivalent for Nevada students, is a component of the matriculation process (see the heading “Matriculation Requirements for Education Majors” in this catalog for further information). EDUC 3120 Communication For Professional in Education (3 credits) The focus of this course is applicable to educators who serve or may serve as classroom teachers, team leaders, lead instructors, coordinators, liasions, supervisors, directors, managers, division chiefs, chair persons or other such positions of influence. Emphasis on public comunication skills and strategies required of people in the business of education. Topics include: Designing Environments Conducive to Effective Communication, Identifying Cultural/Gender and Other Communication Differences, Effective Communication in Difficult Situations, Professional Vocabulary and Delivery, Interpersonal Communication, Effectively Influencing Decision Makers, Conducting Interviews/Being Interview, Counseling Co-Workers and Subordinates, Rules of Engagement and Other Communication Strategies to Facilitate Meetings and Discussions.