Child Development
FAM308 | Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬜10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬛DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

This is a one-semester course focusing on best practices for the care and education of children from birth through two years of age in an integrated setting. Health, safety, cultural, and communication issues, as well as developmentally appropriate activities, are covered. The course begins with understanding of both the male and female reproductive systems. Students are exposed to many birth control methods, including abstinence, and discuss availability and the consequences of not being prepared. 

The remainder of the semester deals with the delivery and raising of a healthy baby. Special topics include: teen pregnancy, labor and delivery, premature birth, adoption, birth defects, reading to your children, and overall daily care. Many professionals and parents from the community, along with children from ages birth to toddler, are invited into the class. At the end of the semester, students will get the actual hands-on experience by going out into the community and working at local daycare/preschool facilities. Students will report to assigned locations during their extended periods. This is a definite class for tomorrow’s parents. This course must be taken for DMACC credit. 

Go to the Family and Consumer Sciences course listings. 

MIS361 | First Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬜10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬛DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

Students will learn the basic components of the teaching profession including understanding and assessing students, history and organization of education, prominent educational theory, effective pedagogy, professional and legal aspects of the teaching profession, societal influences on education, and predictions for the future of education. Students should leave with a basic understanding of the teaching profession and an evaluation in continuing to pursue a teaching career. The course includes required classroom observations. Students must provide their own transportation if necessary. This course must be taken for DMACC credit. A successful background check is required.

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Psychology
SOC305 or SOC306 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬛NCAA ⬛RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

A one-semester survey course introducing the student to various perspectives, methods of research, social theories, disorders, treatments, and the biological basis of psychology.  Recommended for students who have shown an interest in the behavioral science

Go to the Social Studies course listings.

MIS351 or MIS352 | First OR Second Semester
Prerequisite: Senior Status
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬜10 ⬜11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

Students may take this class for one semester (one credit) or for two semesters (two credits). Students may enroll in the field experience by finding a teacher who will oversee their career exploration. Students will also be responsible for finding a mentor in the community to shadow. Requirements for the field experience will be determined by the student, teacher, and mentor and will vary given the area to be explored. The course will consist of 90 total hours per semester of shadowing, contact time with the teacher, and research. Documentation of semester’s work is required.

This course starts with the discovery of your personality and career characteristics. The class then goes into your individual Career Interests, Career Exploration mapping, your After Valley plans and pathway, Job Shadow completed outside of school hours and individual skill tasks.

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