This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 32 / 40 2025-2026 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook July 7, 2026 CJE2172 Juvenile Justice: Delinquency, Dependency, and Diversion (effective Winter quarter 2026) 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides a comprehensive examination of the juvenile justice system through historical, legal, developmental, and sociological perspectives. Students will explore the system’s evolution, including landmark Supreme Court rulings and the philosophical underpinnings distinguishing juvenile from adult justice. The course investigates how developmental stages, family dynamics, and social environments contribute to youth behavior and justice involvement. Students will assess current policies and practices in addressing delinquency, status offenses, gang involvement, and victim-offender dynamics. Emphasizing a forward-thinking approach, the course culminates in the design of evidence-based, restorative, and collaborative interventions that aim to rehabilitate rather than punish, promoting long-term community well-being and youth reintegration. Prerequisite: CCJ1000 Introduction to Criminal Justice EEC1971 Early Childhood Education Explorations II: Planning (effective Fall quarter 2025) 40 hours 4 credits This course continues to focus on early childhood education as a profession and practice from the perspective of planning for the learning environment. It explores the early childhood education environment, schedule, routines, experiences, and learning activities. It continues the conversation on applying developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood programs. Pre- or corequisite: EEC1970 Early Childhood Education Exploration I: Knowledge EEC1972 Early Childhood Education Exploration III: Reflection (effective Spring quarter 2026) 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on early childhood education as a profession, exploring the development of professional and ethical relationships with children, families, and colleagues. It will introduce students to reflective practices, encouraging growth and development as professional educators. It will also explore national position statements and the professional standards for early childhood educators. Pre- or corequisite: EEC1971 Early Childhood Education Exploration II: Planning. EEC2213 Language and Literacy Acquisition (effective Summer quarter 2026) 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore how children develop language and literacy skills as both single and dual-language learners. Students will learn typical language and speech acquisition patterns, supportive practices for language acquisition, and how to support dual-language learners in group settings. Students will also explore how to promote the development of literacy skills and behaviors for our youngest children. Prerequisite: EEC1700 Foundations of Child Development EEC2613 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education (effective Spring quarter 2026) 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore the importance of observation, documentation, and assessment in early childhood education. Students will become familiar with a variety of assessments and formal and informal observation methods, documentation strategies, screening tools, and other appropriate resources for our youngest learners. Equitable and ethical considerations for implementing observation and assessment practices will also be addressed. Prerequisite: None
