Early Childhood Curriculum is a study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher's role in supporting the development of 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 experience is required.

Prerequisites: None

Note: This course was formally ECED 2015.

3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F, S)

Note: Course designed for transfer.

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 children ages birth through eight.

Prerequisites: READ 0870, ENGL 0870, or appropriate entrance scores.

Note: This course was formally ECED 2020.

Field experience is required.

3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F, S)

Note: Course designed for transfer.

Infant and Toddler Care is a study of the care and education of infants and toddlers ages birth to three in group settings (i.e., childcare centers, family childcare 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 three.

Prerequisites: None

Note: This course was formally ECED 2030.

Field experience is required.

3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture rs (Variable)

Note: Course designed for transfer.

Initial Practicum is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 30 chock 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 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 ages birth through eight.

Prerequisite: ECED 2310 or departmental approval.

Note: This course was formally ECED 2130.

3 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours - 1 Lab Hours (F, S)

Note: Course designed for transfer.

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 ages birth through eight. Topics include the benefits of, and strategies for, developing positive reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting.

Prerequisites: None

Note: This course was formally ECED 2040.

Field experience is required.

3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F, S)

Note: Course designed for transfer.

Development of Exceptional Children explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all young 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 with other community agencies.

Prerequisites: READ 0870, ENGL 0870 or appropriate entrance scores.

Note: This course was formally ECED 2060.

Field experience is required.

3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F, S)

Note: Course designed for transfer.

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.

Prerequisites: ECED 2335.

Note: This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECED program. This course was formally ECED 2160.

3 Credit Hours - 1 Lecture Hour - 2 Lab Hours (S)

Note: Course designed for transfer.

Developmental Assessment covers assessment for children ages birth through eight. 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.

Prerequisites: READ 0870, ENGL 0870, or appropriate scores.

Note: This course was formally ECED 2070.

Field experience is required.

3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (S)

Note: Course designed for transfer.

Language and Literacy in Early Childhood focuses on research based principles and practices for providing young children ages birth through eight a strong foundation in language and literacy using a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experience is required.

Prerequisites: READ 0870, ENGL 0870, or appropriate entrance scores.

Note: This course was formally ECED 2080.

3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F)

Note: Course designed for transfer.