EDU 475 - Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop

The New York State Education Law requires that all candidates applying for first-time initial teacher certification satisfy the health education and the prevention of violence requirements. Some of the topics addressed in this workshop are substance abuse, issues of sex education and fire safety. Also, as is required, this workshop includes information regarding the physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and maltreatment and the statutory requirements set out in the New York State Social Services Law. A criterion for successful completion of this workshop is attendance at all sessions and completion of written course assignments. The workshop is offered each semester and is to be completed before the professional semester begins. Course Codes: J. Additional course fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: J. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.

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