Early Childhood Education (ECED)
Early Childhood Education (ECED)
ECED 1050 EXPRESSIVE ARTS (3)
This course focuses on the 发展 and application of materials, activities, and experiences that encourage the young child’s (birth to 8-year old) creativity and aesthetic appreciation through visual arts, music, body movement, creative/open-ended thinking, dramatic arts, and play.
ECED 1060 OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT, AND GUIDANCE (3)
This course introduces a variety of observation, assessment and guidance strategies used in early childhood education settings birth through age eight.
ECED 1110 INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENT (3)
This course focuses on typical / atypical 发展 of 孩子们 in the prenatal period of 发展 through 36 months. Planning curriculum in the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social / emotional 发展 are examined across diverse settings.
ECED 1120 PRESCHOOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT (2)
This course focuses on typical / atypical 发展 of the child ages 3 through 5 years, in the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social / emotional 发展 across diverse settings.
ECED 1150 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3)
This course provides an overview of the history, trends, and philosophies of early childhood education. Diversity, inclusion, licensing standards, current legislation, professionalism, and advocacy are examined.
ECED 1160 EARLY LANGUAGE LITERACY (3)
This course focuses on the 发展 of literacy and language skills from birth to age eight, including typical/atypical and dual/multiple language learners.
ECED 1220 PRE-PRACTICA SEMINAR (1)
This course is designed to provide an orientation to practicum experiences in the early childhood education program. 学生将 review the process for setting up a practicum, forms used during practicum, understand childcare licensing requirements for their state, and have their names cleared through appropriate background checks. 学生将 understand practicum expectations and responsibilities, methods of evaluation, and the importance of professionalism in the workplace.
ECED 1230 SCHOOL AGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT (2)
This course focuses on typical/atypical 发展 of the 孩子们 ages 5 through 8年. The course will examine program design in out of school care that addresses the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social/emotional 发展.
ECED 1260 CHILD HEALTH, SAFETY & 营养(3)
This course addresses the interrelatedness of health, safety, and nutrition in the
life of a young child, birth through age eight. Practices that assess and promote good health are introduced. Effective control of communicable diseases and acute illnesses found in the early childhood years and early education settings is addressed. 安全 management and the handling of child abuse and neglect are examined. 学生学习 appropriate nutritional guidelines and 实践 for planning meals and snacks in 教室里.
ECED 1610 INFANT PRACTICUM (1)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the 发展al stages of 孩子们
from birth through 18 months-of-age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early childhood care and education settings. 学生将 develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive 员工的技能. 基本 skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for infants are presented. Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 clock hours of practical work experience. 及格成绩 of “C” or better is required for 电子商务专业. (Previously known as ECED 1521) *Pre- or Co-requisite: ECED 1110 and 1220
ECED 1620 TODDLER PRACTICUM (1)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the 发展al stages of 孩子们 18 months through 36 months-of-age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early childhood care and education settings. 学生将 develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive 员工的技能. 基本 skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for toddlers are presented. Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 clock hours of practical work experience. 及格成绩 of “C” or better is required for 电子商务专业. (Previously known as ECED 1522) *Pre- or Co-requisite: ECED 1110 and 1220
ECED 1630 PRESCHOOL PRACTICUM (1)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the 发展al stages of 孩子们 from three to five years of age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early care and education settings. 学生将 develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive 员工的技能. 基本 skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for 孩子们 from three to five years of age are also presented. Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 clock hours of practical work experience. 及格成绩 of “C” or better is required 适用于所有ECED专业. (Previously known as ECED 1520) *Pre- or Co-requisite: ECED 1220 and 1120
ECED 1640 SCHOOL-AGE PRACTICUM (1)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the 发展al stages of 孩子们 from five to eight years of age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in diverse early care and education settings. 学生将 develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive 员工的技能. 基本 skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for school age 孩子们 presented. Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 clock hours of practical work experience. 及格成绩 of “C” or better is required 适用于所有ECED专业. (Previously known as ECED 1545) *Pre- or Co-requisite: ECED 1220 and 1230
ECED 2050 CHILDREN WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES (3)
This course focuses on the theory, 发展 and philosophy of early childhood education programs serving 孩子们 (from birth to age 8) with exceptionalities. 主题包括 working with families, legislation, role of the interventionist, interdisciplinary teams and inclusion of 孩子们 with special needs in natural environments. 观察 of inclusionary 实践 and exceptional 孩子们 are required. *Strongly suggested: Prior knowledge of child growth and 发展.
ECED 2060 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM PLANNING (3)
This course prepares students to plan a 发展ally appropriate curriculum and environments for 孩子们 ages 3-8年 of age. 主题包括 writing goals and objectives, lesson plans, daily schedules, working with parents, and inclusionary 实践.
ECED 2070 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS (3)
This course focuses on the 发展 of skills, techniques and attitudes needed to form successful collaboration with diverse family systems and communities. 十个 hours of volunteer service-learning required.
ECED 2080 CDA PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO: INFANT/TODDLER (2)
Step 3 of the CDA process overview requires the students to develop and complete their Professional Portfolio for infants and toddlers, ages birth thru 36 months. 投资组合 will be a summary of student’s official training, including the list of CDA courses completed and their 8 subject areas, Completed Family questionnaires short written statements explaining your teaching 实践 in relation to the six CDA standards early childhood resources, and a description of your educational philosophy that includes elements related to how 孩子们 can learn and your role in that process. *Pre-/Co-Requisites: 480 hours working with 孩子们 ages birth through 36 months and/or 120 hours professional education covering the 8 CDA subject areas.
ECED 2090 CDA PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO: PRESCHOOL (2)
Step 3 of the CDA process overview requires the students to develop and complete their Professional Portfolio for preschool 孩子们, ages three thru five. 投资组合 will be a summary of student’s official training, including the list of CDA courses completed and their 8 subject areas. Completed Family questionnaires, short written statements explaining your teaching 实践 in relation to the six CDA standards, early childhood resources, and a description of your educational philosophy that includes elements related to how 孩子们 can learn and your role in that process. *Pre-/Co-Requisites: 480 hours working with 孩子们 ages three to five and/or 120 hours professional education covering the 8 CDA subject areas.
ECED 2450 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (3)
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the administrative aspects of early childhood programs. This course will prepare students to plan a facility, identify program goals, work with community resources, collaborate with schools, families, and other early childhood programs, implement an early childhood program, and evaluate program quality. *Pre-requisite: ECED 1150
ECED 2900 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)
(Previously known as ECE 290)