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    • 3.00 Credits

      This course focuses on the skill, knowledge, and materials development that are necessary in the provision of a developmentally appropriate environment for young children ages birth to nine. Field experiences required. F (alternating years)
    • 3.00 Credits

      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. Field experiences required. Sp (alternating years)
    • 3.00 Credits

      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 hourse may be completed in the student's employment site with Departmental approval. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through eight. (Corequisite of ECED 2010 recommended) F, SpNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

      Supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours in an approved Clinical Site (NAEYC, NAFCC or NSACA accredited agency or department approval site). Course includes emphasis on using reflective practice to examine components of quality, set goals, and design a plan for professional growth for the early childhood educator of children ages birth to nine. (Prerequisites: ECED 1010, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2130 or department approval.) Sp (alternating years)
    • 3.00 Credits

      Supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a Clinical Site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-star or Dept. 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 ages birth through eight. (Prerequisites: ECED 2130. This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECED program.) F (alternating years)
    • 3.00 Credits

      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 ages birth through eight. (Prerequisite: ECED Department Approval) F (alternating years)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 1.00 Credits

      This is a course designed to promote student learning in specially selected topics in early childhood. Topics will be created to address individual student's learning needs and interests. Topics will help further student's understanding of early childhood education. Topics may include, but are not limited to, developmentally appropriate practice, early childhood theory and theorists, and professionalism and advocacy in the early childhood field. (Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of remedial reading, if needed, and ECED 2315) Course availability determined by program director. Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.Formerly ECED 2001
    • 2.00 Credits

      The study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of Early Childhood Education. (Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of remedial reading, if needed, and ECED 2315) Course availability determined by program director. NOT part of a TN Transfer Pathway
    • 3.00 Credits

      The Mentoring Teacher is a study of the philosophy, principles, and methods of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning, while also addressing the needs of parents, other staff, and of children from birth through eight. Field experience is required. F (alternating years)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.Formerly ECED 2100
    • 3.00 Credits

      Safe, Healthy, Learning Environments is a study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home and community for children ages birth through eight. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience required.Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.Formerly ECED 2010