• ECED 2030: Infant and Toddler Care

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Description: The study of this course includes curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices for young children. Cases studies of young children and curriculum appropriate for young children are used to reiterate the concepts that are discussed. Hands on experiences are included in the course content.
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• ECED 2040: Fmly Dynamics & Community Inv

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Description: The role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society. Includes benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting ages birth to age 9. Field experiences required.
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• ECED 2060: Dev of Exceptional Children

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Description: Explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children ages birth to nine. Provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. Includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience is required.
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• ECED 2070: Dev Assessment Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Prerequisite: ECED 2020;Description: A study of assessment for children from birth to nine years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with the emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. Field experiences are required.
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• ECED 2080: Language and Literacy in ECE

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Prerequisite: ECED 2015;Description: The course focuses on the research-based principles and practices for language and literacy development of children aged birth to nine. Emphasis is given on using a developmentally appropriate approach in teaching practices. Field experiences required.
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• ECED 2085: Math & Science in Early Chldhd

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Description: A course on the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth to nine. An emphasis will be placed on developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experiences required.
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• ECED 2090: Creative Development

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Description: This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of the child ages' birth to nine. Students will gain an understanding of the concept of creativity: why it is important, and how the development of creativity in young children can be encouraged. Emphasis is on the development of creativity in relation to art, music, language, movement and dramatic arts. Field experience is required.
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• ECED 2120: Admin of Child Care Centers

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Description: A study of organization and administration practices applicable to the child care center. Topics of special consideration will include leadership, enrollment and public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, parent relations, and program development.
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• ECED 2312: Admin of Early Chldhd Prgs

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Description: A study of organization and administration practices applicable to the child care center. Topics of special consideration will include leadership, enrollment and public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, parent relations, and program development.
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• ECED 2330: Infant/Toddler Care

  3.00 Credits

  Austin Peay State University

  
  Description: This course is a study of the care and education of infants and toddlers, birth to age three in group settings (i.e., childcare center, family childcare home, Early Head Start). Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. The course emphasis is on relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three.
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