queens college - Center for the Biology of Natural Systems - CUNY

CHILD CAREDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Workforce Development / Catherine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsPROGRAM MANAGEMENTCC-110, Section WE21-QCChild Development I:Infancy to ToddlerhoodExamine the varied characteristics ofbehavioral growth from infancy totoddlerhood, the process of developing basictrust, exploring the child’s view of hisenvironment, and the role of cultural heritagein shaping a child’s development of motorbehavior, autonomy, and language. Exploretrends in child care practices and theregulation of behavior such as toilet training,sibling rivalry, and setting limits. 15 hrs.• Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.October 21 - November 18$270 • 5 sessions • Gary L. KingCC-111, Section WE21-QCChild Development II:Age 3–5, PreschoolStudy how the child develops his capacitiesfor meeting people, play, reality and fantasy,and how he /she develops self-awareness,fears, psychosexual, thinking, and perceptivecapacities. Review the basic materialsneeded to build a preschool curriculum.15 hrs.• Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.December 2 - January 13, 2010$270 • 5 sessions • Gary L. KingCC-112, Section WE21-QCChild Development III:Age 6–12, School AgeFocus is on what are sometimes called “themiddle years.” Study how the child adapts toand is adopted by the society of his peers,and how he/she accounts for the differencesbetween his or her own and other worldviews. Examine the development ofcognitive, moral, and conceptual faculties,and the effect of traditional childhoodactivities, including games, chants, and otherrites. 15 hrs.• Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.January 20 - February 17, 2010$270 • 5 sessions • TBACC-301, Section TU21-QCBusiness Record MaintenanceMeet the numerous responsibilities involvedin running a family day care business. Topicsinclude: record–keeping, fees collected/owed, food costs, expenses incurred, andmedical records for children. Discuss taxresponsibilities including income taxes,deductions for business expenses, andquarterly filings for state and federal incometaxes. Insurance to cover assets and liabilityand many other topics are included. 15 hrs.• Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.November 17 - December 15$270 • 5 sessions • Gary L. KingREQUIREDPRELICENSINGCOURSESCC-104, See Sections Below-QC*Child Abuse Identificationand Reporting SeminarThis seminar fulfills the NYS requirement forchiropractors, dental hygienists, dentists,optometrists, physicians, podiatrists,psychologists, pupil personnel servicesprofessionals, registered nurses, schooladministrators and supervisors, schooldistrict administrators, and teachers who areapplying for or renewing a license,registration, certificate or limited permit.Course covers physical and behavioralindicators of maltreatment, physical orsexual abuse; behavioral and environmentalcharacteristics of abusive parents orcaretakers; and identification ofresponsibility for reporting childmaltreatment or abuse, and when and howto do it. Graphic slides will be shown.Participants receive the required NYSCertificate of Completion. Please bring toclass current license or certification numberand pink slip to receive Certificate ofCompletion. 3 hrs.• Section MO21Monday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.November 2• Section TU22Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.November 17• Section WE23Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.December 2$50 (registration fee included) • 1 sessionMichele Singer-Berkowitz*Students late for class, will not beadmitted, NYS requirement.CC-600, See Sections Below-QC*School Violence Preventionand Intervention SeminarNY State law requires applicants for a newor renewed license, registration, certificate,or limited permit to provide documentationof completing the required training in SchoolViolence Prevention and Inter vent ion. Thisseminar has been approved by the NYSEducation Department. Topics include:Identification of warning signs relating toviolence and other troubling behaviors inchildren; statutes, regulations, and policiesrelating to a safe, nonviolent school climate;classroom management techniques topromote a nonviolent school climate andenhance learning; intervention techniques toaddress a school violence situation; andparticipating in an effective school/communityprocess for students exhibiting violentbehavior. Participants receive the requiredCertificate of Completion. 3 hrs.• Section WE21Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.October 21• Section TH22Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.November 5• Section MO23Monday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.November 23$50 (registration fee included) • 1 sessionMichele Singer-Berkowitz*Students late for class, will not beadmitted, NYS requirement.ALSO RECOMMENDED:AH-550CPR—Adult/Child/InfantSee page 23BS-304NYC Mandatory Food HandlersProtection CourseSee page 36CP-113 Computerphobia ISee page 43Child CareRegister Online!www.qc.cuny.edu/cepQUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP11