Courses

A nonmathematical introduction to chemistry to provide some understanding of the chemical aspects of issues that confront today's citizen. The laboratory class will provide firsthand experience in various chemical techniques.

(Not open to students who have taken CHEM 101.3, 102.3, 113.4, 114.4.) A survey of chemistry designed to acquaint non-scientists with aspects of chemistry that concern the average citizen. The course provides an introduction to atoms and molecules and to chemical reactions that play a significant role in modern life.

A firsthand laboratory experience of chemistry-based products and processes. The course emphasizes basic chemical knowledge for the average consumer.This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F

An introduction to the ancient Chinese system of internal exercise with emphasis on balancing body and mind.

An overview of different child and family policies and their effects on families. Examination of the policy-making process and the roles that family professionals can play in influencing government policies that support and strengthen families.

Child development and parenting as they relate to promoting human growth and development and strengthening the well-being of individuals and families.

An overview of child life profession and skills. Examination of the child life theories, research, assessment and techniques. Strengthen students’ skills needed in providing support to children and their families in health care settings.

The course will provide an introduction to developmental processes from birth through adolescence and their implications for classroom practice. Starting from an ecological perspective, students explore the influences of environmental factors such as family, culture, and economics on the development of the individual. Individual differences, the range of normal development, and strategies for accommodating individual variability in the classroom will be emphasized.This course has an M&T Fee.

The course will provide an introduction to developmental processes from birth through adolescence and their implications for classroom practice. Starting from an ecological perspective, students explore the influences of environmental factors such as family, culture, and economics on the development of the individual. Individual differences, the range of normal development, and strategies for accommodating individual variability in the classroom will be emphasized.This course has an M&T Fee.

This course examines the major learning theories and general principles underlying effective instruction. Students explore classroom structures and management, intelligence, learning styles, individual assessment, and the impact of culture and class. There is an intensive field component that allows students the opportunity to teach and then reflect on their experiences with children.