Family Life Education (FLE)

Professional Technical Certificate

Courses

FLE 145-147: Parenting Journey

Credits 2

Parents will learn how past experiences and present realities shape their attitudes and beliefs as parents and influence how they engage with their children. Through a process of self-reflection and guided conversation, students will learn parenting styles, patterns, behaviors, and how to utilize community services and supports. This class may include students from multiple sections. Fall, Winter, Spring sequence.

This class has a tuition rate of $20 per credit.

FLE 151-153: Parenting Skills

Credits 1

For parents who have a child enrolled in an early childhood cooperative laboratory program. Develops and/ or enhances positive parenting skills. Parent seminars, observation, and participation in children’s program. Fall, Winter, Spring sequence.

This class has a tuition rate of $20 per credit.

FLE 155-157: Parent Co-Op Leadership

Credits 1

Participate in planning activities and events that support and enhance programs for children, parents, and staff. Includes problem solving, collaborative processes, business management, group organization, and communication. Fall, Winter, Spring sequence.

This class has a tuition rate of $20 per credit.

FLE 161-163: Family Programs

Credits 1

Parents and children from birth to age eight meet in a child development laboratory. Developmentally appropriate activities are planned for children and combined with parent participation and parent education discussions. Fall, Winter, Spring sequence.

This class has a tuition rate of $20 per credit.

FLE 171-173: Toddler-Parent Co-Op

Credits 2

For parents with one to three year old children concurrently enrolled in a toddler child study laboratory. Combines parent observation and participation assignments in children’s program. Parent seminars focus on child development, parenting, and family relationship issues. Fall, Winter, Spring sequence.

This class has a tuition rate of $20 per credit.

FLE 175-177: Toddler-Parent Lab/Leadership

Credits 2

For parents with one to three year old children concurrently enrolled in a toddler child study laboratory. Combines parent observation and participation assignments in children’s program. Parent seminars focus on child development, parenting, and family relationship issues. Includes group organization and leadership training. Fall, Winter, Spring sequence.

This class has a tuition rate of $20 per credit.

FLE 181-183: Pre-School Parent Co-Op

Credits 2

Parent students participate as teaching assistants in preschool laboratory with children ages three to six years. Focus on early childhood curriculum, child development and behavior, classroom dynamics, and positive guidance. Fall, Winter, Spring sequence.


This class has a tuition rate of $20 per credit.