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Early Childhood Education

ECE 1100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Professional issues in the field of Early Childhood Education. Review of related historical and current trends. Types of programs of early education and care. Center observation required.
3 Credit Hours

ECE 1101 Introductory Child Development

Theories and principles of child development. Promoting positive growth from prenatal through age eight. Impact of the environment including the family, educational experiences, peer relationships, community and culture on each child’s development.
3 Credit Hours

ECE 1200 Observation & Assessment

Observing, documenting and assessing young children in programs of early education and care. Center observations required.
4 Credit Hours

ECE 1201 Curriculum & Planning

Current curriculum standards recognized in the field of Early Childhood Education. Planning high-quality developmentally appropriate learning experiences and environments for young children. Integrating social studies into the early childhood curriculum.
4 Credit Hours

ECE 1202 Healthy & Safe Environments

Students will examine and discuss content and issues related to the health, safety, and nutrition of young children birth through age 5. Students will explore information that relates to positive interactions that support optimal growth and development of young children. Students will identify ways to engage the family in supporting these practices as well as licensing rules and state standards.
3 Credit Hours

ECE 1400 Introduction to Early Childhood Education CDA Preparation

Professional issues in the field of early childhood education, review of related historical and current trends, types of early childhood programs. Center observation required. This course includes additional materials and assignments related to the preparation for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
3 Credit Hours

ECE 1401 Introductory Child Development CDA Preparation

Theories and principles of child development. Promoting positive growth from prenatal through age eight. Impact of the environment including family, educational experiences, peer relationships, community, and culture on children's development. This course includes additional materials and assignments related to the preparation for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
3 Credit Hours

ECE 1402 Healthy & Safe Environments CDA Preparation

Issues related to the health, safety, and nutrition of young children birth through age five including licensing rules and state standards. Information relating to positive interactions that support the optimal growth and development of young children. This course includes additional materials and assignments related to the preparation for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
3 Credit Hours

ECE 2103 Literacy, Art & Music

Classroom experience with an emphasis on planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children following guidelines of professional standards. Content areas include literacy, creative art, and music.
4 Credit Hours

ECE 2104 Math, Science & Social Studies

Classroom experience with an emphasis on planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children following guidelines of professional standards. Content areas include math, science, and social studies.
4 Credit Hours

ECE 2200 Families, Communities & Schools

Family and community characteristics, supporting and empowering families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships and involving families and communities in the development and learning of children.
3 Credit Hours

ECE 2201 Guidance of Young Children

Guidance and behavioral intervention strategies used by early childhood professionals to help develop positive social and emotional skills in children birth through age 5. Practical application of guidance, problem-solving techniques and collaboration with families. Center observation required.
3 Credit Hours

ECE 2297 Special Topics

Varied content offering of special interest to the discipline but not covered within existing courses; may be scheduled in a classroom/seminar setting or in non-traditional format.
0.5 - 9 Credit Hours

ECE 2301 Early Childhood Education Practicum

Coordinated practicum experience in an assigned program of early education and care. Weekly seminar. Written application required one semester in advance. Two classroom, twenty-one practicum hours per week.
5 Credit Hours

ECE 2302 Infant & Toddler Curriculum

This course engages participants in exploration and discussion about high-quality care giving and developmentally appropriate practices when engaging with infants and toddlers and their families. The importance of quality environments that support development, language and literacy, family engagement, advocacy, positive guidance, and professionalism are discussed as they relate to required standards and the care of infants and toddlers.
3 Credit Hours

ECE 2303 Early Childhood Education Practicum Part 1

Coordinated practicum experience in an assigned program of early education and care. Weekly seminar. Twelve and one half hours of classroom time per week. Must also complete ECE 2304 for total required amount of hours.
3 Credit Hours

ECE 2304 Early Childhood Education Practicum Part 2

Coordinated practicum experience in an assigned program of early education and care. Weekly seminar. Twelve and one half hours of classroom time per week. Must also complete ECE 2303 for total required amount of hours.
2 Credit Hours