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ECE 1202 Healthy & Safe Environments

Students will examine and discuss content and issues related to the health, safety, and nutrition of young children birth through age 5. Students will explore information that relates to positive interactions that support optimal growth and development of young children. Students will identify ways to engage the family in supporting these practices as well as licensing rules and state standards.

Prerequisites: Approval of Department

Course Outcomes
  • Identify the role of educator in promoting nutrition, activity and movement, and wellness in the young child’s life.
  • Describe the signs and sources of stress in children’s lives and identify factors which contribute to stress resilience.
  • Describe strategies and practices in securing a safe environment for children, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Locate and discuss existing licensing rules, regulations, state program standards, and mandates concerning health, safety, and nutrition.
  • Observe and evaluate dietary guidelines and how nutritious foods are essential in healthy growth and development.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
  • Department: Education
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 9, Rm 306
Faculty: Newsome
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Department Permission Required, Department Permission Required
Open Seats: 7
Meets: T from 1:00PM to 3:40PM
Section: 100
Open Seats: 7
Meets: T from
1:00PM to 3:40PM
Section: 100
Face to Face
Englewood Learning Center
Englewood, Rm 104
Faculty: Newsome
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Department Permission Required
Open Seats: 18
Meets: TTH from 7:30PM to 8:45PM
Section: EN1
Open Seats: 18
Meets: TTH from
7:30PM to 8:45PM
Section: EN1