In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

In this course, learners explore the fundamental concepts of baking. Through hands-on application, they examine basic skills and techniques using production equipment. Learners prepare a variety of cookies, cakes, breads, pies, and custards. They explore the relationship between planning and organization and work techniques. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to explain the characteristics and functions of baking ingredients and to prepare a variety of standard baked products.

A study of sanitary conditions and the methods used in applying the measure effectively. Includes organisms responsible for food contamination, spoilage, and the diseases transmitted by food. Personal health habits necessary for food service personnel and the laws regarding sanitary practices are interpreted.

This course focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects.

This final 3-credit pre-professional field experience course focuses on demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of children birth to age 8, and families. An emphasis is on practicing the lead teacher role to design, implement and evaluate a connected unit of learning experiences. This course requires 18 hours of lecture and 144 hours of field experience in an actual early childhood setting.

This course introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.

This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the specific integrated content areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

This three credit course focuses on the child with differing abilities in an early childhood education setting.

This 3-credit advanced field experience course focuses on supporting young children's development from birth to age 8 through observation, assessment, and implementation of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies. This course requires 18 hours of lecture and 144 hours of field experience in an actual early childhood setting.

In this three credit course, you will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education. Course competencies include: implement strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives when working with families and community; analyze contemporary family patterns, trends, and relationships; utilize effective communication strategies; establish ongoing relationships with families; advocate for children and families; and work collaboratively with community resources.