• ECED 2315: Early Childhood Curriculum

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Early Childhood Curriculum is a study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher's role in supporting development of young children from birth through age 8. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, and roles of teachers and of families, materials and settings. Field experience required. Three hours per week. S
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• ECED 2320: Infant/Toddler Development

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Infant/Toddler Development is a study of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance and development of children from birth through age 8. Field experience required. Three hours per week. S
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• ECED 2330: Infant and Toddler Care

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Infant and Toddler Care is a study of the care and education of infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 in group settings (i.e. child care centers, family-child care homes, Early Head Start, etc.). 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 emphasizes relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under 3. Three hours per week. UD
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• ECED 2335: Initial Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Initial Practicum is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 30 clock hours in instruction and 45 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-Star or Department-approved site). These hours may be completed in the candidate's employment site with Department approval. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and that promotes optimum learning for young children from birth through age 8. 45 hours of field experience. Three hours per week. F
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• ECED 2340: Family Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Family Dynamics is a study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of the child from birth through age 8. Topics include the benefits of, and strategies for, developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting. Field experience required. Three hours per week. S
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• ECED 2360: Exceptional Child

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Exceptional Child explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children from birth through age 8. It provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. The course includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience required. Three hours per week. F
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• ECED 2365: Final Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Final Practicum is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in instruction and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the department (accredited agency, 3-star or department-approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student's employment site with department approval. Focuses on the student's demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children from birth through age 8. This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECED program. 90 hours of field experience. Three hours per week. (Prerequisites: ECED 1310, 2310, 2315, 2320, 2335 and 2340.) S
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• ECED 2370: Developmental Assessment

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Developmental Assessment covers assessment for children from birth through age 8. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed, emphasizing tools that can be effectively used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering and reporting results of assessments are also addressed. Field experience required. Three hours per week. (Prerequisites: ECED 1310, 2310, 2320, 2335, and 2340.) S
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• ECED 2380: Language and Literacy

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Language and Literacy focuses on research-based principles and practices for providing young children from birth through age 8 a strong foundation in language and literacy, using a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experience required. Three hours per week. S
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• ECED 2385: Early Childhood Math/Science

  3.00 Credits

  Cleveland State Community College

  
  Early Childhood Math/Science is a course covering the standards, principles and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children from birth through age 8. The course emphasizes developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials and child-centered choices. Field experience required. Three hours per week. F
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