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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECED 1050 - Expressive Arts

    3 credit(s)
    Focuses on the selection, construction and use of materials, activities, and experiences that encourage the young child’s creativity and aesthetic appreciation through the visual arts, music, body movement, and dramatic play. Curriculum is designed for 3-8 year olds.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment & Guidance

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Introduces a variety of observation and guidance techniques fused in early childhood education setting birth to age eight.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1110 - Infant/Toddler Development

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): Recommend ECED 1610 - Infant Practicum  or ECED 1620 - Toddler Practicum  
    Focuses on typical/atypical development of children in the prenatal period of development through 36 months. Planning curriculum in the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social/emotional development are examined.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): Recommend ECED 1630 - Preschool Practicum  
    Focuses on typical/atypical development of the child ages 3 to 5 years in the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social/emotional development.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1130 - Literature for Young Children

    3 credit(s)
    Emphasizes the value of literature for young children. Acquaints the student with a wide variety of children’s books and techniques for presenting stories to children. Identifies criteria for choosing and evaluating appropriate books for children.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    3 credit(s)
    An overview of early childhood education, history, trends and the philosophies of various programs, diversity, inclusion, licensing standards, current legislation, professionalism, and advocacy are examined.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1160 - Early Language & Literacy

    3 credit(s)
    Focus on the development of literacy and language skills from birth to age eight. The student will plan and prepare developmentally appropriate literacy and language activities.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Designed to provide an orientation to practicum experiences in the early childhood education program. Students will review the process of setting up a practicum, forms used during practicum, understand child care licensing requirements for the state, and have their names cleared through appropriate background checks. Students will understand practicum expectations and responsibilities, methods of evaluation, and the importance of professionalism in the work place. Must be taken prior to any practicum course.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1230 - School Age Child Development

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): Recommend ECED 1640 - School-Age Practicum  
    Focuses on typical/atypical development of the child ages 5-12 years in the domains of physical growth and motor skills, cognition and language, and social/emotional development.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1260 - Safety/Health/Nutrition

    3 credit(s)
    Examines the topics of promoting a safe and healthy environment, identifying childhood illnesses, caring for a sick child and recognizing nutritional functions as they relate to needs of children. It will include ways to teach these concepts to children.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1270 - Responsible Parenting

    3 credit(s)
    Designed to teach the responsible parenting of children-birth through adolescence. Developmental stages, behavior, discipline, nutrition, and positive techniques for dealing with common problems are covered.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1610 - Infant Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education , ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum  
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development  
    Designed to provide an understanding of the developmental stages of children six weeks through 18 months-of-age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in selected child care settings. Students will develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills. Basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for infants is also presented.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1620 - Toddler Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education , ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum  
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time: ECED 1110 - Infant/Toddler Development  
     
    Designed to provide an understanding of the developmental stages of children 18 months through 36 months-of-age by participating in hands-on learning experiences in selected child care settings. Students will develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills. Basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for toddlers are also presented. 
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1630 - Preschool Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education , ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum  
    Co-requisite (taken at same time): ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development  
    Provides an understanding of the development stages of children from 3-5 years by participating in hands-on experiences in selected early childhood settings. Students will develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills. Basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for children from 3-5 years are also presented. 
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 1640 - School-Age Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education , ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum  
    Provides an understanding of the developmental stages of children from 5-12 years by participating in hands-on experiences in selected early childhood settings. Students will develop an awareness of appropriate adult/child interaction while developing positive employee skills. Basic skills in planning and implementing a daily routine and curriculum activities for children from 5-12 years are also presented.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2050 - Children with Exceptionalities

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Theory, development and philosophy of early childhood education programs serving children with exceptionalities. Topics include working with families, legislation, role of the interventionist, interdisciplinary teams and inclusion of children with special needs in natural environments. Strongly suggest: Prior knowledge of child growth and development.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2060 - Early Childhood Education Curriculum Planning

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Prepares students to plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children ages 3-8 years of age. Topics include writing goals and objectives, lesson plans, daily schedules, working with parents, and inclusionary practices.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2070 - Family & Community Relationships

    3 credit(s)
    Focuses on the development of skills, techniques and attitudes needed to form successful collaboration with diverse family systems and communities. Ten hours of community service learning is required.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2240 - Advanced Practicum

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):    and   
    This practicum experience will provide the student an opportunity to use advanced techniques in developing lesson plans and teaching young children. This course may be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Adviser approval required.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2450 - Administration of Early Childhood Education

    3 credit(s)
    Students will learn how to manage a childcare program. Budget, recordkeeping, staff, parents, public relations, and business practices are covered; steps involved in setting up a childcare program are emphasized.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • ECED 2800 - Early Childhood Education Graduation Seminar

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   and   
    Students create a professional early childhood education portfolio. The graduating student will be required to present his/her portfolio to a group of people who can consist of peers, instructors, and/or associate deans. Students must have completed all required courses or be concurrently enrolled for all courses required for an AAS degree.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0