25 courses with the subject EDC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDC 200Social Foundations of Education3
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. field) The social underpinnings of education are traced through a study of the history of education, including the development of its practices and philosophies. The social forces that currently influence education and gaps between ideals and the realities of education are analyzed. Reports requiring school visits will be assigned. This course is designated as a CUNY Pathways Major Gateway course and thus, guarantees automatic transfer into any the Education major across colleges and programs. This course requires a minimum of 15 hours of fieldwork that support the learning outcomes of a Social Foundations in Education course. Must obtain a minimum grade of "C" in order to progress to the next Education course in the sequence. Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. The effects of society, culture and institutions on the developmental needs of children with emphasis on the impact of urban life and the role of the educational system. Department: Behavioral Sciences 449
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. field) Survey of the objectives of the Social Sciences as reflected in the selection, guidance and evaluation of curricula in Education. Prerequisite(s): EDC 2500 and EDC 2800 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. Department permission is required. Corequisite(s): EDC 4000 Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Various art media are explored to understand principles, methods, planning and classroom organization necessary to achieve curricular and behavioral objectives of programs in education. Theory and history of art education as it relates to curriculum and diverse cultures. Ten hours per semester working with children in art activities. Prerequisite(s): For A.S. Education Studies Majors: Birth - 2nd Grade Concentration: EDC 2100, EDC 3200, and EDC 4000 with a minimum grade of "C "or better. For A.S. Education Studies Majors: 1st - 6th Grade Concentration: EDC 2900, EDC 3100, and EDC 4200 with a minimum grade of "C "or better. For A.S. Education Studies Majors: PreK - 12th Grade Special Education Concentration: EDC 3100, EDC 4200, and EDC 5100 with a minimum grade of "C "or better. Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 2 hrs. Musical literature, methods and techniques for utilizing music and dance to achieve the curricular and behavioral objectives of programs in education. Ten hours per semester working with children in music activities. Prerequisite(s): EDC 200 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. Department: Behavioral Sciences 450
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. This course explores language acquisition theories, the historical, philosophical, and pedagogical evolution of how educational institutions have approached their work with emergent bilinguals, and pedagogical strategies for teaching emergent bilinguals. It focuses on the role of educators in supporting emergent bilinguals' learning language and literacy across content. Prerequisite(s): For A.S. Education Studies: Birth - 2nd Grade Concentration: EDC 2100, EDC 3200, and EDC 4000 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. For A.S. Education Studies: 1st - 6th Grade Concentration: EDC 2900, EDC 3100, EDC 4200 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. For A.S. Education Studies: PreK - 12th Grade Special Education Concentration: EDC 3100, EDC 4200, and EDC 5100 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. This course provides an overview of human development from conception to adolescence and its application to teaching and learning. It focuses on historical and contemporary theories of childhood development. Learning is considered in relation to biological factors, child and family factors, program factors and sociocultural factors, particularly in diverse urban settings. Children's physical, cognitive, communicative, social and emotional development is explored as contributors to and as consequences of learning experiences. New York State mandated two-hour session on recognizing and reporting child abuse is included. This course is designated as a CUNY Pathways Major Gateway course for Early Childhood/Childhood Education and thus, guarantees automatic transfer into an Early Childhood/Childhood Education major across CUNY colleges and programs. This course requires a minimum of 15 hours of fieldwork that support the learning outcomes of a Psychological Foundations in Education course. Prerequisite(s): EDC 200 with a minimum grade of "C" Department: Behavioral Sciences
EDC 2800Techniques in Math, Science and Technology Teaching for Early Childhood Education2
(s) Hours: 2 hrs. Knowledge and understanding of the methods of teaching pre-mathematics, science, and technology in early childhood classrooms. Hands-on methods that permit young children to learn through discovery, plus theoretical underpinnings of these methods are emphasized. Open to all students. Prerequisite(s): EDC 2500 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. Department: Behavioral Sciences 451
EDC 2900Elementary Science, Technology and Mathematics Education3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. This course integrates the study of sciences, mathematics, technology, and education in the current and historical social context. Students explore materials and methods to facilitate scientific investigation through progressive models of instruction, such as cooperative learning and inquiry-based learning while following national, state, and local mathematics, science, and technology teaching and curriculum standards. The course explores the influence of attitudes toward science and mathematics on learning. Weekly use of the internet and digital tools are incorporated. Prerequisite(s): EDC 5000 and EDC 2500 with a minimum grade of "C" Open Only to Education Studies Majors: 1st - 6th Grade Concentration Department: Behavioral Sciences
EDC 3000Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Education Curriculum3
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. field) Working directly with materials, students explore and become familiar with the methods and materials used in an Early Childhood Education setting as developmentally appropriate practice and the integrated approach to education is emphasized. Ten hours per semester working with children in Early Childhood curriculum activities. Prerequisite(s): EDC 200 with a minimum grade of "C" Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. field) Designed for employed professionals as well as undergraduates in Childhood Education. Knowledge of the social sciences, pedagogical strategies, the development of critical thinking skills concerning curriculum content, creation and implementation of activities for thematic units will be covered. Prerequisite(s): EDC 2500 and EDC 5000 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. Corequisite(s): EDC 4200 AND Department permission required. Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Study of educational theories and approaches as well as cultural influences on the development of the young child. Prerequisite(s): EDC 2500 and EDC 2800 with a minimum grade of "C" or better. Department: Behavioral Sciences 452
EDC 4000Educational Practice for Early Language and Literacy Development3
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. /2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. field experience/laboratory) This course focuses on the development of language and emergent literacy from infancy to preschool years. The three themes that are addressed are: history and theories of literacy development, language and literacy acquisition, and methods of literacy instruction for all. These themes serve as the foundation for developmentally appropriate practices of early childhood educators. Prerequisite(s): EDC 2500 and EDC 2800 with a minimum grade of "C" or better AND Department permission required. Corequisite(s): EDC 2100 Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Investigation of psychological and educational needs of gifted and talented individuals in school and society. Includes a historical perspective, past and present research studies, identification and implementation of programs. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 Department: Behavioral Sciences
EDC 4200Children's Literature and Language Arts in Childhood Education3
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/field) This course is designed to provide students with the professional background knowledge and skills needed to design and implement integrated literacy instruction to learners of diverse backgrounds and needs in grades 1-6. The course focuses on curriculum development and individualized planning in language arts with an emphasis on multicultural and diverse children's literature and arts experiences. Requires 24 hours of supervised fieldwork. Prerequisite(s): EDC 5000 and EDC 2500 with a minimum grade of "C" AND Department permission required. Open Only to Education Studies Majors: 1st - 6th Grade Concentration and PreK - 12th Grade Special Education Concentration Corequisite(s): EDC 3100 Department: Behavioral Sciences 453
EDC 5000Foundations of Disability and Inclusive Education3
(s) Hours: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/field) This class is an introduction to disability studies with an emphasis on the historical, cultural and social foundations of inclusive education. The historical basis for the disability rights movement and inclusive education will be addressed, including legislation and litigation that has had a significant impact on the field. Students will learn about the characteristics of individuals with diverse abilities, current trends in educational services, as well as ethical principles and professional standards. Students will observe for 24 hours in an inclusive classroom. This course includes a Child Abuse Recognition training that leads to a certificate to be applied toward NYS Teaching Certification. Prerequisite(s): EDC 2000 with a minimum grade of "C" Open Only to Education Studies Majors: 1st - 6th Grade Concentration and PreK - 12th Grade Special Education Concentration Department: Behavioral Sciences
(s) Hours: 2 hrs. This course serves as a place where students in learning communities can practice integration and application of thematic concepts explored in other courses in the Integrative Studies Link. Department: Behavioral Sciences
EDC 5100Pedagogical Approaches for Students with Disabilities3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. In this course students will apply their understanding of the principles of universal design for learning and culturally-responsive teaching to a wide range of issues related to the instruction of students with disabilities. This will include: inclusion of strategies in the classroom and in specialized placements, intervention models to address different learning needs, the importance of art and play-based pedagogical approaches, and different pedagogical approaches for working with children with different types of disabilities. Prerequisite(s): EDC 5000 with a minimum grade of "C" Open Only to Education Studies Majors: PreK - 12th Grade Special Education Concentration Department: Behavioral Sciences 454
EDC 5200Partnering with Families, Professionals, and Community3
(s) Hours: 3 hrs. Pre-service candidates will explore and develop the competencies needed for working collaboratively with families, professionals, and the community, including understanding the theories and elements around professional collaboration. This course will reflect a strength-based stance toward children and families and affirm the identities and cultural diversity of all learners and families. The course will focus on developing the skills needed for collaborative service delivery options for students. Prerequisite(s): EDC 5100 with a minimum grade of "C" Open Only to Education Studies Majors: PreK - 12th Grade Special Education Concentration Department: Behavioral Sciences
EDC 6001Social Emotional Learning Through Puppetry and Play1
(s) Hours: 1 hr. This course is designed to introduce students to the developmental theories behind Social Emotional Learning (SEL) while also providing an interactive and integrative approach to the exploration of puppetry as a vehicle to reinforce this learning. Through the use of multi-lingual storytelling, arts- making, dramatic play, and lively group discussions, this course will provide hands-on practice, planning, and curriculum design instruction to students of diverse backgrounds and needs. Learners will come away from the course with the necessary skills to implement puppetry play and other creative arts activities to foster deep and lasting social-emotional learning in both the early childhood and elementary classrooms. Prerequisite(s): EDC 200 with a minimum grade of "C" Open Only to Education Studies Majors: Birth - 2nd Grade Concentration and 1st - 6th Grade Concentration Department: Behavioral Sciences
EDC 6002Creating Classroom Culture Through Successful Management1
(s) Hours: 1 hr. Students will analyze and evaluate research-based models of classroom organization and management through culturally-sustaining lenses. A practical Classroom Management Plan will be designed by students as an exit project for this course. Prerequisite(s): EDC 200 with a minimum grade of "C" Open Only to Education Studies Majors: Birth - 2nd Grade Concentration and 1st - 6th Grade Concentration Department: Behavioral Sciences 455
EDC 9105Supervised Instructional Experience in Education I3
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. Students are assigned to work with children in a specific education center such as a Day Care Center, Nursery School, Kindergarten, or School for Exceptional Children. Students concentrate on objective observations of child behavior in order to help develop skills in understanding children and their learning needs. For ECE Majors only. Prerequisite(s): EDC 2100 with a grade of "C" and Passed, exempt, or completed developmental course work for the CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading and Writing Corequisite(s): EDC 2200 Department: Behavioral Sciences
EDC 9200Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education3
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. lab/field Students apply knowledge of typical and atypical development working with young children through seminar and supervised fieldwork in early childhood special education settings. Identification and examination of developmental disabilities in young children is introduced in conjunction with developmentally appropriate and effective remediation. Implications for adapting the learning environment, individualizing settings and instruction, co-teaching and cooperative models and methods are explored. Development of positive behavior supports for all young children, including English language learners. Role of families and educators in creating learning environments at home and in educational setting. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1200, Math Proficient, and EDC 2100, EDC 4000, and EDC 3200, with a minimum grade of "C" AND Department permission required Open Only to Education Studies Majors: Birth - 2nd Grade Concentration Department: Behavioral Sciences
EDC 9307Supervised Instructional Experience In Education II3
(s) Hours: 6 hrs. Students are assigned increasing responsibility within the limits of the agency structure. Leadership of group activities is included. For ECE Majors only. Prerequisite(s): EDC 2200 and EDC 9105, with a minimum grade of "C" and a passing score on the ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math or completion of developmental mathematics Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): EDC 2300 Department: Behavioral Sciences 456
EDC 9400Supervised Instructional Experience in Infant/Toddler Education3
(s) Hours: 6 hours A practicum stressing the unique needs of infants and toddlers, in which students apply knowledge of child development. Developmentally appropriate practice in agency setting working with infants and toddlers. Students participate in seminars with their peers and meet in individual conferences with their supervisor. Prerequisite(s): EDC 3200 and EDC 2100, both with a grade of "C" or better Corequisite(s): EDC 2200 Department: Behavioral Sciences Earth and Planetary Science
