• ECHD 2410: Child Development and Observation II

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Study of growth and development of children from age three to adolescence. Includes ecological aspects and effects on development. Instruction in observation skills and directed participation in observational activities. Field component. Every semester.
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• ECHD 2435: Child Development

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Study of child growth and development from infancy to early adolescent years. Includes: ecological effects on development; instruction in observation skills; and, directed participation in observational activities. Every semester.
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• ECHD 2450: Introduction to Family Life Programs

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  An exploration of community and school-based programs that focus on empowering and enhancing individuals and families through education. Includes observational experience.
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• ECHD 2460: Families: Home, School, Community Partnerships

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  A study of the family system as it assumes the child rearing function and parents the developing child throughout the stages of the family life cycle. Special attention is given throughout to the study of parent-professional, parent-community relationships and skills and approaches for building successful partnerships with families. Includes the study of families with “special” circumstances, and how professionals can be supportive and facilitative. Every semester. Field component. Laboratory/studio course fee will be applied.
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• ECHD 2999R: Group Studies

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  On demand. Prerequisites: department head approval. Department may have additional prerequisite requirements.
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• ECHD 3200: Cross-Cultural Child Development

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Study of family interaction and processes and child growth and development in racial and ethnic minorities in the US.
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• ECHD 3250: Group Studies Child Life Practicum I

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course is designed to provide students who are interested in pursuing a child life certification with 50 hours of clinical experience. The practicum includes observation opportunities for students to explore the following theory and interventions related to the child life practice including; child life assessments, developmental theory integration, therapeutic play interventions, rapport building. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA required, and ECHD 2000 or department head approval.
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• ECHD 3260: Group Studies Child Life Practicum II

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course builds on experiences provided in Child Life Practicum I and is designed to provide students who are interested in pursing a child life certification with 50 hours of clinical experience. The practicum includes observation opportunities for students to explore the following theory and interventions related to the child life practice including; child life assessments, developmental theory integration, therapeutic play interventions, rapport building. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA required, ECHD 2000 and ECHD 3250 or department head approval.
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• ECHD 3300: Loss and Bereavement: A Child Life Perspective

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course will build on the foundation presented in Introduction to Child Life. The course will cover the developmental, psychosocial, and emotional responses to loss from a pediatric perspective. This course will cover important foundational knowledge needed to work with children and adults experiencing loss. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA required or department head approval.
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• ECHD 3400: Family Relations: Family Interaction

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Family relationships and alliances at each stage of the family life cycle; the family as a small group: role, status, and power interactions of spouses, siblings, and generations; crises and adjustments. Every semester.
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