Education & Human Services

Plattsburgh Campus 

The Education & Human Services Program is a two-year program designed for young professionals interested in pursuing a career in the education or human services field. The program provides young professionals an overview of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics and development of children. Through a combination of academics and experiential learning, young professionals will be responsible for developing and implementing various age appropriate lesson plans. Pre-school age lesson plans are implemented in our very own on-site pre-school. Young professionals learn and demonstrate developmentally appropriate knowledge of children from birth through high school age students. These, as well as other experiential experiences, such as internships, will expose young professionals to real-life situations and experiences in early childhood education, K-12 general and special education classrooms, and other related human services fields. Worksite experiences are provided in: Pre-K Programs, Day Care Programs, Head Start Programs, and K-12 General Education & Special Education Classrooms.

Establishing & Managing a Child-Centered Environment

• Identifies & Develops Learning Centers
• Arranges Room for Optimal Learning
• Designs/Displays Thematic Bulletin Boards
• Follows/Adapts Daily Preschool Schedule
• Identifies Value of Play
• Demonstrates Knowledge of Licensing a Child Care Center
• Provides a Safe Environment Both Indoors/Outdoors

Creative Teaching Techniques

• Demonstrates Storytelling Techniques
• Designs & Prepares Puppets
• Demonstrates Correct Use of Puppets
• Uses Creative Dramatics in Teaching
• Uses Creative Movement in Teaching
• Performs in Front of Groups with Ease
• Uses Thematic Approach to Teaching

Children’s Literature

• Reads Aloud with Expression
• Identifies Children’s Literature N-6 as recognized by ALA
• Develops & Illustrates Children’s Books
• Writes Original Children’s Stories/Fractured Fairy Tales
• Identifies Award Winning Literature for Children

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrates Responsibilities of Teacher Aide
• Demonstrates Responsibilities of Assistant Teacher
• Demonstrates Responsibilities of Lead Teacher

Child Health Safety Nutrition

• Certified in CPR/First-Aid/AED for Children
• Demonstrates & Practices Good Health Habits
• Selects & Prepares Nutritious Snacks
• Operates Equipment Safely
• Encourages a Relaxed Atmosphere at Mealtimes
• Demonstrates Proper Food Handling & Storage
• Develops Recipe Collection for children’s Foods

Child Development & Psychology

• Identifies Basic Development 0-8
• Utilizes behavior management techniques
• Relates Well with Children
• Identifies Developmental Theorists
• Develops Personal Philosophy of Education

Infant/toddler Curriculum

• Establish and Maintain Indoor/Outdoor Environment
• Understand Developmentally Appropriate Practice(DAP)
• Show Knowledge of Recommended Nutrition Guidelines
• Select Appropriate Toys & Equipment
• Demonstrate Specific Knowledge and Skill in Diapering, Toilet Training and Dressing

Pre-School Curriculum

• Establish and Maintain Indoor/Outdoor Environment
• Ability to Choose, Plan, Prepare & Present DAP Activities for Pre-Schoolers
• Demonstrates Transitional Activities
• Meets the Developmental Needs of Children