Child Development

Career and Technical Education

Child Development I

Course Descriptions 

Foundation course explores theory and principles of child growth and development from prenatal through eight years old. In-depth study of cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional and aesthetic development is explored in light of the theories of early childhood development, with emphasis on implications for early childhood professional practice. Students will explore observational techniques and assessment practices that facilitate understanding of child development. Through supervised observations and experiences, in a childcare facility, the relationship between careful observation, communication and children’s interactions is documented. This course focuses on issues related to nutrition, health and safety of the individual child and children in group settings. The principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating a developmentally appropriate curricula are studied.

Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None.

Child Development II

Course Description         

This course provides overview of early childhood care and education, including historical perspectives, organization, structure programming and basic values in Early Childhood Education. Professional practices of early childhood educators are outlined with an emphasis on their ability to enhance personal skills of children at these ages and stages of development. The principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating a developmentally appropriate curricula are studied. Topics covered include schedules, projects, and theme developments, integrating activities across the curriculum, setting up learning centers, activity development in curricular areas of language arts, art, science, motor, math, music, and dramatic play.

Year Course

DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.

CREDIT: 1.0

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: Child Development I receiving a C or better in the course. 

Child Development III

Course Description        

This course involves an examination of current early childhood administrative practices and procedures. The principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating a developmentally appropriate curricula are studied. Students examine the management process of planning, staffing, record keeping, budgeting, and purchasing and monitoring for quality. Formation of policy statements, philosophy, programming, planning, evaluation and working with parents is included. Students become familiar with state licensing standards, accreditation, community resources and professional organizations.

Year Course;

DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.

CREDIT: 1.0

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: Child Development I,II and receiving a C or better in four courses.

Culinary Arts

Career and Technical Education Course

Culinary Arts I 

Course Description

This course provides terminology, culinary math, and practical experiences needed for the development of culinary competencies and workplace skills. Safety and sanitation instruction and classroom application will prepare students for an industry recognized sanitation exam. Classroom experiences will develop skills to work in the front of the house, back of the house, and work stations. Additional content may include: event planning, customer service and relations, food service styles, baking and pastry arts, hors d’oeuveres, and breakfast cookery. Students will be provided opportunity training experiences on commercial equipment.

Offered: Year Course
DUAL CREDIT:  CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-11
PREREQUISITE: None.
CREDIT: 1.0    
TYPE: Regular 
GRADE: 9-11

Culinary Arts II 

Course Description      

The course teaches high school students the management and culinary skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. ProStart Program curriculum is taught to unite the classroom and industry together to develop talent for the future’s restaurant and foodservice industry. Students demonstrate cooking techniques through cooking labs.

Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts I.
CREDIT: 1.0    
TYPE: Regular 
GRADE: 10-12

Culinary Arts III

Course Description      

This is the second yearlong sequence course for Culinary Arts of the ProStart Program. Students gain a deeper knowledge of culinary skills needed for a successful career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Students demonstrate cooking techniques through cooking labs. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.

Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts I and II.
CREDIT: 1.0    
TYPE: Regular 
GRADE: 11-12

Culinary Arts IV

Course Description      

This year long course course is intended for students pursuing hospitality related careers and applying for Culinary classes at the college level. In this yearlong class students rotate through the various functions needed to operate the student restaurant, including menu planning and costing. Students will be responsible for quantity food preparation for a variety of public and private events. They will apply culinary knowledge such as knife skills, cooking methods, and baking and pastry skills as they cook, plate and serve gourmet meals in this fast paced, real world work environment. Students apply National Restaurant Association (ServSafe) sanitation practices as they learn to use commercial restaurant equipment. Students will also have the opportunity to plan for and manage one or more events in the restaurant. Students also have the opportunity to work towards the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement through the National Restaurant Association. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime. Multiple scholarships are offered through the NRAEF and ProStart competitions.

DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts I and II,III.
CREDIT: 1.0    
TYPE: Regular 
GRADE: 12

Parenting

Career and Technical Education

Course Descriptions      

Parenting introduces students to the impact of parenthood by studying the roles and responsibilities involved. Emphasis is placed on learning experiences which provide knowledge and understanding of the principles of human growth and development and preparation for parenthood. Special attention is directed to parenting skills needed to guide and encourage a child’s development. Current issues of concern to parents are studied. This course is designed to help students think through the relationships, satisfaction and stress (or crisis) of parenthood.

CREDIT: 0.5

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: None