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    • 3.00 Credits

      Administration of Early Childhood Programs is a study of organizational and administrative practices applicable to serving children ages birth through eight. Topics of particular consideration include leadership, enrollment, public relations, staff-management, financial management, facilities, regulations, family relations, and program development. Field experience is required. Sp - alternating yearsNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway.Formerly ECED 2120
    • 3.00 Credits

      Early Childhood Curriculum is a study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher's role in supporting development of young children ages birth through eight. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials and settings. Field experiences required. F, Sp Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.Formerly ECED 2015
    • 3.00 Credits

      Infant, Toddler, Child 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 the child birth through eight. Field experience required. (Prerequisites: ECED 2015 or 2315) Sp - alternating yearsCourse designed for transfer and part of the TN Transfer PathwaysFormerly ECED 2020
    • 3.00 Credits

      TN eCampus course: 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). The courseemphasis is on relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three. Field experience required. Sp - alternating yearsNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway.Formerly ECED 2030
    • 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 hours 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 2310 recommended) F, SpNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway.Formerly ECED 2130
    • 3.00 Credits

      Family Dynamics & Community Involvement is a study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society. Topics include benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting. Field experience is required.F, Sp

      Course designed for transfer and part of the TN Transfer PathwaysFormerly ECED 2040

    • 3.00 Credits

      Development of Exceptional Children explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children ages birth through eight. 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 is required. (Prerequisites: ECED 2320) F - alternating yearsCourse designed for transfer and part of the TN Transfer PathwaysFormerly ECED 2060
    • 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 2320) F - alternating yearsNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway.Formerly ECED 2160
    • 3.00 Credits

      Developmental Assessment covers assessment for children from birth through eight. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with the emphasis on 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 is required. (Prerequisite: ECED 2320) Sp - alternating yearsNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course addresses promotion, prevention, and intervention strategies related to young children's social-emotional development and challenging behavior. The course is built around the Teaching Pyramid (Fox, Dunlap, Hemmeter, Joseph & Strain, 2003), which is a framework for understanding effective practices related to supporting young children's social-emotional development and addressing challenging behavior. The model includes a focus on building relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The course also stresses designing environments that support young children's social-emotional competence, developing strategies for teaching social skills, and promoting emotional development. It includes a systematic approach for addressing challenging behavior when it is persistent and not responsive to developmentally appropriate guidance procedures. (Prerequisite: none)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway