| ECE courses meet for 3 class hours per week, or equivalent, and
are 3 credit hour courses unless otherwise specified. ECE 100. Basic Concepts in Early Childhood Education.
Required for those not meeting the reading test score prerequisite for early
childhood education courses.
Covers basic topics in child development for early childhood educators with emphasis on
improving reading, writing, and presentation skills.
ECE 101. Transition to the Credit
Program in Early Childhood Education.
1
credit.
Designed to provide a positive
transition for 90-hour, non-credit course completers seeking upward
mobility by enrolling in the credit program. Emphasis is on
theoretical foundations of the profession, major topics in child
development, and skills and techniques to ensure readiness for entry into
credit courses. Preparation to take course equivalency tests for ECE
151 and ECE 257 is included. Prerequisite: Successful completion
of 90-hour non-credit child care course.
ECE 105. Principles and
Practices in Early Childhood Education.
Provides a conceptual framework for understanding the role of the early childhood
professional and services in the field of educating and caring for young children, ages 0 - 8.
Emphasis is placed on applying developmentally appropriate practices to
child care and early childhood development settings. (Do not take
this course if you have previously taken ECE 279, Philosophy, Programs,
and Practices in Early Childhood Education; or ECE 258, Current Issues in
Early Childhood Education). Prerequisite: Reading requirement.
ECE 151. Child Growth and
Development (formerly titled Introduction to Early Childhood
Education).
An introduction to the growth and development of children from birth to age
eight. Emphasis is on physical,
intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of child development and techniques to foster
optimum development in early education settings. Prerequisite:
Reading requirement.
ECE 154. Observing and Recording Child
Behavior.
Observing, recording, and interpreting behavior of children from birth to
age eight in various settings using
principles of early childhood development and education. Prerequisite: ECE
151.
ECE 156. Introduction to Early
Childhood Special Education.
Introduction to the field of special education for children from birth to
age eight, including characteristics of children with disabilities and instructional
techniques to apply in child care and early childhood development settings.
Prerequisite:
ECE 151.
ECE 165. Planning Programs for
Infants and Toddlers.
Designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers.
Prerequisite: ECE 151.
ECE 170. Multicultural Education in the
Preschool Classroom.
Cultural diversity with emphasis on understanding cultural pluralism and avoiding
stereotyping. Prerequisite: Reading requirement.
ECE 191. Early Childhood
Program Management.
Basic organization, management and operation of child care/early childhood education programs.
Prerequisite: ECE 151.
ECE 220. Internship in Special Education I.
Guided introductory experience in a developmental program for children with special needs.
The weekly seminar focuses on the professional role and responsibilities of the
special educator. Principles of quality developmental education, contemporary
practices, and professional trends and issues will be covered, with emphasis on on-going
professional development and self-evaluation skills. Students will begin to prepare
a professional portfolio reflecting their experience.
ECE 221. Internship in Special Education II.
Guided advanced experience in a developmental program for children with special needs.
The weekly seminar focuses on the professional role and responsibilities of the
special educator. Principles of quality developmental education, contemporary
practices, and professional trends and issues will be covered, with emphasis on on-going
professional development and self-evaluation skills. Students will
complete a professional portfolio reflecting their experience. Prerequisite:
ECE 220.
ECE 251. Language Arts in Early
Childhood Education.
Curriculum strategies for enhancing the language and literacy skills of
children from birth to age eight in child care/early learning centers.
Emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship of oral language, reading,
and writing, and the key role of the early childhood environment in
promoting literacy. Students will learn to foster language skills in
all domains of the curriculum for young children. Prerequisite: ECE 151.
ECE 254. Field Work in Early
Childhood Education. 6 credits
Supervised educational on-the-job experience in an early childhood center. Related instruction and
conferences supplement work with children. 2 class/12 field hours.
Prerequisites: ECE
257 and HLE 215 (or ECE 152, no longer offered).
ECE 257. Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education.
Planning developmentally appropriate activities and curricula for young
children from birth to age eight in child care and early childhood
development settings.
Examines curriculum models and learning activities to foster children's
development. Prerequisite:
ECE 151.
ECE 259. Planning for Creativity.
Curriculum activities and techniques to enhance creativity of young children
from birth to age eight in child care and early childhood development
settings. Prerequisite: ECE 151.
ECE 260. Guiding Behavior in Early
Childhood Education.
Causes of various behavior problems and positive methods to solve them
will be explored, with the goal of encouraging pro-social development. Prerequisite:
ECE 151.
ECE 281. Instructional Technology
in Early Childhood Education.
Focuses on practical,
developmentally appropriate strategies for incorporating technology in
early childhood education settings, including resources for teachers,
software for children, and center administration. Includes
technological skill development using the Windows operating system, and
covers teacher productivity software. Prerequisite: ECE 151.
ECE 291-293. Cooperative
Education. 1-3 Credits
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