Early Childhood Education Course Descriptions

ECED 1010 Intro to Early Childhood Educ Syllabi
2 Credits
An introduction to the early childhood profession with an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. Topics include an overview of history of early education, theoretical program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources, professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth to nine. Field experiences required.

ECED 2001, 2002, or 2003 Spec Topics in Early Childhd
(1, 2, or 3 credits)
A study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of early childhood education.

ECED 2010 Safe, Healthy, Learning Env Syllabi
3 Credits
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 to nine. Includes a study of the principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experiences required

ECED 2015 Early Childhood Curriculum Syllabi
3 Credits
A study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher's role in supporting development of young children ages birth to nine. Emphasizes curriculum planning including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials, and settings.
Field experiences required.

ECED 2020 Infant, Toddler, Child Dev Syllabi
3 Credits
An overview of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance, and development of the child, birth to nine. Laboratory observation and interaction. Prerequisite: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or department approval

ECED 2030 Infant and Toddler Care Syllabi
3 Credits
A study of the care and education of infants and toddlers, birth to age three in group settings (i.e. child care centers, family child care homes, Early Head Start). Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. Emphasizes relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child
under three. Prerequisite: None

ECED 2040 Fam Dynamics & Comm Involve Syllabi
3 Credits
An overview of the role of the family, community and the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society. Includes benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting ages birth to age nine. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: ECED 2015 or department approval

ECED 2060 Dev of Exceptional Children Syllabi
3 Credits
A study of the practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children ages birth to nine. Provides students with skills
to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. Includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: ECED 2020 or department approval.

ECED 2070 Developmental Assessment Syllabi
3 Credits
A study of assessment for children from birth to nine years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with an emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: ECED 2020 or department approval

ECED 2080 Language & Literacy in ECE Syllabi
3 Credits
A study of the research-based principles and practices for providing young children, birth to nine, with a strong foundation in language and literacy within a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: ECED 2015 or department approval

ECED 2085 Math and Science in ECE Syllabi
3 Credits
A study of the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children, birth to nine. Emphasis on development of an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: ECED 2015 or department approval

ECED 2090 Creative Development Syllabi
3 Credits
A study of the strategies for promoting creative development of the child ages birth to nine. Topics include the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativity in young children can be encouraged. Emphasizes the development of creativity in relation to art, music, language, movement, and dramatic arts. Field experiences required. Prerequisite: ECED 2015 or department approval

ECED 2120 Admin of Child Care Centers Syllabi
3 Credits
A study of organization and administration practices applicable to the child care center. Topics include leadership, enrollment and public relations, staff-management, financial management, facilities, regulations, parent relations, and program development. Field experiences required.

ECED 2130 Clinical Practicum I Syllabi
2 Credits - 1 Class Hour, 1 Lab Hour
A supervised practicum with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical experiences. 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 to nine. Prerequisite or corequisite: ECED 2010 or department approval

ECED 2140 Clinical Practicum II Syllabi
2 Credits - 1 Class Hour, 1 Lab Hour
A 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 Dept.-approved site). 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. Prerequisite: ECED 2010, 2015, 2040, 2130 or department approval

ECED 2150 Clinical Practicum III Syllabi
2 Credits - 1 Class Hour, 1 Lab Hour
A supervised practicum experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours of approved early childhood practical experiences. Focuses on the student's demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children age birth to nine. Prerequisite: ECED 2130, 2140 or department approval

 

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