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ECD Course Descriptions
ED 309 Advanced Practicum II & Seminar
(2 credits) Delivered hybrid
Supervised teaching of children in a lab school or community setting, applying what has been learned through coursework and previous lab experiences. Students will take on the role of a lead teacher for a portion of the experience as well as work closely with the parents and other staff. In collaboration with the cooperating teacher, students will plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate activity lesson plans, which will be used for portfolio development. Seminar will serve as an open forum to self-assess, discuss, and reflect what has been learned from student teaching experience.
ED 348 Children with Disabilities
(3 credits) Delivered online
Explores ways teachers can make changes to include children with disabilities in the classroom. Covers adapting the indoor and outdoor environment, adapting activities, and working with parents to enhance the development of children with a variety of special needs. Applies understandings of disabilities and research based best practices into classroom setting to provide meaningful experiences for children with special needs in collaborating with parents and other professionals.
ED 365 Children at Risk
(3 credits) Delivered online
Explores the stressful issues that impact the development of the whole child, including poverty, divorce, child abuse, moving, death of family members, changes in family system, and cultural differences. Students will research and apply information for crises to specific early childhood settings, including planning curriculum and modifying classroom environments. A case study of a child dealing with at least one of the stressful issues is required.
ED 385 The Early Childhood Professional
(3 credits) Delivered online
Explores issues related to professional conduct and the development of professional philosophy. Topics include professionalism, historical and current factors, early childhood education programs, parent interaction, job opportunities, ethical and legal issues, and community resources. Students will research and apply information to a particular early childhood issue. A project that enables the students to directly participate in professional activities in the early childhood community will be required.
ED 407 Seminar Current Topics
(3 credits) delivered online
ED 409 Capstone Practicum/Portfolio
(6 credits) delivered hybrid model
ED 480 Foundations in Early Childhood
(3 credits) delivered online
Introduces students to the field of early childhood education and presents an overview of historical and philosophical perspectives. Explores different approaches to ECE programming. Considers relevant issues in the field of early childhood and analyzes early education from a cross-cultural perspective.
ED 481 From At-Risk to Resiliency
(3 credits) delivered online
Examines the factors that place a student at risk, with the goal of identifying the most beneficial strategies for pulling students through difficulties. Includes chemical abuse, physical and sexual abuse, dysfunctional families, suicide, and socioeconomic status. Addresses the use of community agencies and development of classroom resources.
ED 484 Curriculum Design in ECE
(3 credits) delivered online
Examines early childhood development and learning as a basis for determining developmentally appropriate experiences for young children. Incorporates observation and evaluation into organizing principles and considers the meaning and development of play and its importance in curriculum design. Examines relationships between the environment and program goals.
ED 485 Assessment/Planning in Early Intervention
(3 credits) delivered hybrid
Covers the administration and interpretation of screening and assessment tools for identification and evaluation of infants, toddlers, and preschool children with special needs. Examines curricula issues and intervention strategies related to service, delivery, and advocacy for preschool children.
ED 486 Curriculum Content in ECE
(3 credits) delivered hybrid
Uses the developmental-interaction approach as a framework for integrating scientific, social, and mathematical content areas into early childhood programs. Considers ways to facilitate creative development and expression through the visual and performing arts. Explores the role of teacher as facilitator and examines ways to integrate health, safety, and nutrition instruction.
ED 487 Families, School, Community Relations
(3 credits) delivered online
Examines the socializing environments in a child’s life and their interrelatedness. Focuses on understanding the importance of cooperation and collaboration between family and school, including special educators and other professionals. Explores ways to build positive relationships and strengthen communication between school and family and examines conferencing techniques.
ED 488 Early Language & Literacy
(3 credits) delivered hybrid
Examines the process of language development and the emergence of literacy. Studies the cognitive and social bases of language and literacy development. Considers ways of promoting language and literacy development, including the selection and use of activities and materials.
ED 489 Interpersonal Relations and Group Management
(3 credits) delivered online
Focuses on understanding social and emotional development as a basis for effective group management and positive interpersonal relations. Examines different theories of group management and their relationships to curriculum design. Considers ways to foster positive interactions between children and adults.
ED 493 Observation and Evaluation of Teaching
(3 credits) delivered hybrid model
Provides an opportunity for experienced teachers to observe contemporary trends in education and applied learning theories as demonstrated in the schools. Analyzes learning theories, investigates trends and their use in classroom situations, and discusses the effectiveness of educational theories and practices on instruction
