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Working with Children During Out-of-School Time (ECED 1004)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This foundational course introduces you to career opportunities working with school age children (5-12) during out-of-school time. You will examine the roles of school-age providers, basic program elements and regulations, professionalism, and current issues. You will increase your understanding of national standards and the skills necessary to successfully work with school-age children in an out-of-school time program. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECED 1200)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course provides an overview of the Early Childhood profession including: history, program types, regulations, roles, responsibilities, developmentally appropriate practice, play, home-school connections, diversity, community resources, reflective practice, and ethics. You will learn about the multiple aspects and settings of the Early Childhood profession. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Growth and Development for Educators (ECED 1215)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course addresses typical and atypical child development from birth through age 12. You will examine all developmental domains, including physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, and creative, as well as consider how development is viewed from differing theoretical perspectives within the context of gender, socioeconomics, and culture. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Child Safety, Health and Nutrition (ECED 1220)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course will examine key components of regulations, standards, and policies that ensure physical and psychological health, safety, and nutrition for both children and staff in early-childhood settings. You will integrate these concepts into planning, evaluating, and implementing environments and curriculum that emphasize these basic concepts, recognizing the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Guiding Children's Behavior (ECED 1300)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course will examine the impact of child development, relationships, culture, and the environment on positive behavioral guidance in early-childhood settings. You will explore strategies for interacting with individual children, small or large groups, and developing caring social communities with a focus on developmental approaches that consider self-discipline as an emerging skill and acknowledges collaboration between school and home settings. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Working with Diverse Families and Children (ECED 1505)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course examines how to work with many types of families. You will investigate the importance of family/school partnerships, study methods of effectively communicating with families, and identify community organizations and networks that support families. You will explore various classroom strategies emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate antibias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Infant-Toddler Development and Learning Experiences (ECED 1540)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course provides an overview of infant/toddler theory and development in home- or center-based settings. You will integrate knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, effective care giving and teaching strategies and observation methods. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Learning Environments and Curriculum (ECED 1545)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to curriculum and environments for young children. You will implement the principles of developmentally appropriate practice in writing learning objectives and assessments for content areas such as motor development, language and literacy, social and emotional, sensory, process art, music, math, blocks, and science. You will also consider how to plan environments and select materials that provide play experiences that support development, independence, and exploration through sequential and integrated learning. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
ECED 1215 or Instructor Approval
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Observation and Assessment (ECED 1575)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning in conjuncture with families and professionals in promoting children's success. You will explore recording strategies, rating systems, multiple assessment tools and portfolios, with a focus on increasing objectivity in observing and interpreting children's behavior, observing developmental characteristics, and increasing the awareness of normal patterns of behavior. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
ECED 1215 or Instructor Approval
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Practicum 1 (ECED 1600)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
1
Internship/Practicum Credits:
2
Description:
This course provides students an opportunity to demonstrate early-childhood-teaching competencies under guided supervision in licensed early-childhood programs to make connections between theory and practice and developing professional behaviors. You will design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children by applying comprehensive understanding of children and families using developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching and learning, and knowledge of curriculum content areas. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
ECED 1545 or Instructor Approval to Take
ECED 1545 Concurrently. This course requires instructor permission to register.
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Language Development and Literature/Literacy Experiences (ECED 1640)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This class provides an overview of language learning, theories and developmental stages. You will integrate knowledge of children's language and literacy development, learning environments, and teaching strategies to design play activities that embed literacy experiences for children of different abilities and diverse backgrounds. You will also explore quality children's literature in multiple genres and how a variety of skills are supported through wide range of books. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Creative Development Experiences (ECED 1644)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course is an exploration of ways to support children’s development in all skill areas through imaginative play activities. You will integrate knowledge of how learning is embedded throughout the prepared environment and children’s creativity is encouraged in all aspects of the day including individual choices and small- or large-group times. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Math, Science, and Technology Experiences (ECED 1654)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course provides an overview of cognitive and multimedia learning experiences in either home- or center-based settings. You will integrate knowledge of child development, learning environments, and teaching methods to promote curiosity, attention, perception, memory, problem-solving, logical thinking and media literacy. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
ECED 1215 or Instructor Approval
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Culturally Relevant and Anti-Bias Education (ECED 1656)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course provides an overview of culturally relevant and anti-bias education in early childhood settings. You will examine the major approaches to culturally relevant/anti-bias education, evaluate and make teaching materials, plan and implement culturally relevant/anti-bias learning experiences, and plan culturally relevant/anti-bias curriculum. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
A recommended placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or a recommended completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042.
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Children with Differing Abilities (ECED 1925)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course examines the child with differing abilities in an early-childhood setting. You will integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; provide inclusive programs for young children; apply legal and ethical requirements including, but not limited to ADA and IDEA; differentiate between typical and exceptional development; analyze the differing abilities of children with physical, cognitive, health/medical, communication, and/or emotional/behavioral disorders; work collaboratively with community and professional resources; utilize an individual education plan; adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences; and learn the importance of cultivating partnerships with families who have children with developmental differences. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
ECED 1215 or Instructor Approval
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Educational Leadership and Management (ECED 2500)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course discusses personal and professional reasons for becoming a teacher, ways to advocate in this profession, and will help you develop a plan for continuous education and professional development. You will improve skills in working with others by learning strategies for team-building, coping with stress, advocacy, and problem-solving, as well as study professional ethics and procedures for evaluating staff. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
ECED 1200 or Instructor Approval
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Curriculum Planning (ECED 2545)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course provides an advanced level exploration of program management skills for caregivers of young children. Emphasis is on organizing, implementing, and evaluating a quality, comprehensive child care program plan. Must be taken A-F
Prerequisites:
ECED 1575 or Instructor Approval
Co-requisites:
ECED 2600
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Practicum 2: Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum (ECED 2600)
Total Credits:
3
Internship/Practicum Credits:
3
Description:
This course provides an opportunity for students to continue to demonstrate early-childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision in a licensed early-childhood setting, making connections between theory and practice. You will continue to practice professional behaviors as they apply to child-centered, culturally sensitive, play-oriented approaches to teaching and learning. You will demonstrate knowledge of curriculum content areas as they develop, implement, and assess curriculum that promote positive development and learning. This class includes 144 hours of fieldwork in an early childhood setting. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
This course requires instructor permission to register. Contact the instructor for the course.
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