40 courses with the subject ECET, 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.
ECET 1005Exploring the Professions: Children & Child Care2
Explore the opportunities to work with children in the field of early childhood education. Students will explore child care credentialing, professionalism, ethics and the foundations of teaching and learning in formal and informal child care settings. The course places emphasis on ways to enhance development and learning through an environment and curriculum that supports young children and families. Please note: This course may be used for educational planning credit with mentor approval. This course was previously EDU-232422 Exploring the Professions: Children and Child Care. Attributes: Liberal
ECET 1010Introduction to Early Childhood Education4
This course provides an introduction to the core body of knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions early childhood educators must demonstrate to effectively promote the development, learning, and well-being of all young children, birth through grade 2. Topics include historical influences, program types, observation and assessment, developmentally and culturally appropriate practice across the developmental domains, professionalism, ethics, and current issues and trends including the New York State Learning Standards, with attention to the use of developmentally appropriate instructional technologies.
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Attributes: Liberal
This study presents a practical approach to designing play environments as we guide young children in creatively expressing themselves through the arts: visual arts, dance and movement, and drama. Developmentally appropriate practice will be emphasized as students incorporate materials and explore their safe use and function with children. Additional topics may include extending creativity into the home with families, multicultural art forms, and emphasis on addressing national standards. Attributes: Liberal
ECET 2075Early Childhood Curriculum Planning and Assessment
followed by ECET 2010 Early Childhood Professionalism where they will begin to develop the required portfolio in a Virtual Study Group, completing other required components on their own. Professional PREPARATION and certification • Starting in Fall of 2024, SUNY Empire has a new program in Early Childhood Education leading to New York State B-2 Initial Certification. This is the only undergraduate program leading to initial certification at this time. • Teacher certification is available at the graduate level in a variety of content areas through the Master of Arts in Teaching (https:// www.esc.edu/graduate-studies/masters-degrees/education- programs/mat/). The M.A.T. program leads to Adolescent (grades 7-12) and Middle Childhood (grades 5-9) NYS Initial Certification in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English Language Arts, Spanish, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, and Agricultural Education (pre-K to 12). Special Education is also available at the graduate level • Certification Areas and Content Requirements (https:// sunyempire.edu/graduate-studies/combined-programs/) web page includes information about how degree study at the university can be relevant to certification, and outlines all content area requirements that should be included in the undergraduate degree. • Combined Degree Programs in the Master of Arts in Teaching (https://sunyempire.edu/academics/combined-programs/) allow students to take specified master’s level courses during their bachelor’s degree and complete their program at an accelerated rate. Empire State University has a partnership with New York Association for the Education of Young Children Partnership (NYAEYC) that allows students to work towards a credential from NYAEYC. For more information on this partnership visit New York Association for the Education of Young Children Partnerships (p. 81).
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Attributes: Liberal
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings.
ECET 3005Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood4
In this course the student will explore challenging behaviors in young children and the role of the adult during the early childhood years. Biological, neurological, and environmental influences on children’s behaviors will be explored; in addition to, how to plan for crises, develop individualized behavior plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Topics addressed in this study may include a variety of problem-solving approaches and classroom management techniques. Prerequisites:
The purpose of this course is to provide directors and prospective directors an understanding of the administration of an effective organizational structure for children’s programs including personnel and human resource management. Topics covered in this study include: the purpose and development of vision and mission statements, strategic planning, management theory and roles and responsibilities of administrators, development of personnel policies and procedures, job descriptions, performance evaluations, and leadership styles. This study meets Topics 1 and technology from Topic 3 of the Children’s Program Administrator Credential of New York State. Prerequisites: 18 credits in child development and/or related early childhood coursework and experience in children’s programs. Attributes: Liberal
ECET 3035Curriculum & Environments for Preschoolers4
This course is intended for students who provide direct care for preschoolers as well as for program administrators and educational coordinators. This study is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of curriculum and environments for young children from three to five years of age. Students will learn developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher's role in supporting development of preschoolers in the classroom. There will be an emphasis on curriculum planning, learning environments, and the role of teachers and parents. Attributes: Liberal
This course will focus on observation, documentation, and assessment techniques in order to understand children’s growth and development. Students will engage in practical observation and assessment activities involving the physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development of children. Students will utilize and interpret formal, informal and authentic assessments for children; the appropriate and ethical uses for assessment, and methods of inquiry relevant to the field. Observations are required. Please note: This course is expected for students concentrating in early childhood studies. Prerequisites: EDST 3015 Child Development (or equivalent), HUDV 3030 Infant/ Toddler Development (or equivalent), or HUDV 3060 Early Childhood Development.
Learn how the field of early childhood education has come to embrace emerging technology and find appropriate ways to integrate it into teaching and learning practice. Students in this study will research professional recommendations regarding the use of technology and interactive media in early childhood, explore how technology can be used to support teaching and learning, and how technology can be used to connect home, school, and community. Prerequisites: Students should have knowledge of child development and curriculum development such as that gained in Child Development and Curriculum and Environments for Preschoolers. Basic experience with technology is required; students will be required to interact with a wide variety of websites and social media applications. This course was previously EDU-233424 Educational Technology in Early Childhood. Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26
ECET 3065Music Across the Early Childhood Curriculum4
Music plays a foundational role in early learning, which provides reason for intentionally integrating music throughout infant-toddler-preschool activities and curriculum. As a hallmark of evidenced-based practice, students will examine research and theories relating music activities to social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills including language and literacy development. Discussions will include the integration of music from various cultures and share the benefits of music for all children and their families. Attributes: Liberal
Early childhood assessment utilizes tools to gather and provide educators, parents, and families with critical information about a child’s development and learning. In this course, students will explore both formal and informal methods of assessing student learning and the means of analyzing one’s own teaching practice -- and skill in using information gathered through assessment and analysis. Students will learn to plan or modify instruction and develop skills in using various resources to enhance teaching. Assessment strategies such as formative and summative assessments, portfolios, standardized testing, outcomes, and/or practical applications with methods of sharing feedback with students will be explored. A focus will be placed on reflective teaching practices as a means of analyzing one’s own teaching practice through information gathered through assessment. Please note: This course is required for students in the early childhood education program. It is open for all students, but anyone concentrating in early childhood studies is expected to take ECET 3050 Observation and Assessment and should discuss potential redundancy with their mentor. Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26
In this course, the student will develop an understanding of special education for children birth to age five and how children are supported in inclusive early childhood settings through developmentally appropriate strategies for curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Topics in the course are varied but typically include early intervention and public policy, planning for inclusion, monitoring young children, the role of administration and the professional collaboration and cooperation required when working with individuals with multiple disabilities. Attributes: Liberal
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Attributes: Liberal
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings.
ECET 4005Children’s Program Administration: Capstone4
The capstone is the culminating course designed to fulfil the coursework portion of the New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential. The intent of this study is to provide the student with the opportunity to integrate the information and principles from Topics 1-5 of the competencies. Students will demonstrate mastery of the principles and skills as a children’s program administrator through the completion of a portfolio or a final project. This course meets Topic 6 of the New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential. Students seeking the credential will need to complete 200 hours in administration in order to submit their application to the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children. In some cases, a student could take one of these courses concurrently with instructor approval. Prerequisites: ECET 3010, 3015, 3020, and 3025.
s 4 Students may use a combination of courses to learn about social and emotional bases of development and how they change over time by learning about development through the major age phases of childhood, 4 adolescence, adulthood, and aging.
ECET 4020The Science Behind Learning and Trauma in Early Childhood
Settings (4 Credits) Professionals in the field of early childhood education are becoming increasingly aware of the science behind learning and the science behind early-life trauma and its impact on learning and development. In this course students will review and discuss scientific and early childhood research and literature about learning, development, and trauma for the purpose of merging scientific knowledge with practice. Science literature will also be discussed as it relates to children and families, the impact of play, building relationships with children and families to promote healing, and explore self-care of the early childhood professional. Attributes: Liberal Full Catalog 2026-2027 - DRAFT COPY 763
ECET 4030Early Childhood Curriculum Planning Across the Content
Areas (4 Credits) Students in this course will take a deeper dive into curriculum development, instructional planning, and research-validated instructional strategies for teaching students with the full range of abilities. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students will have an opportunity to explore the learning standards and how they apply to the content area(s) and plan and implement interventions to help children meet developmental milestones and learning goals based on learning standards. Please note: This course should be taken concurrently with ECET 3070 in the last term before student teaching. Prerequisites: ECET 3037 Professional Preparation for Early Childhood Education, ECET 2075 Early Childhood Curriculum Planning and Assessment. Corequisites: ECET 3070 Issues and Advocacy in Early Childhood Ed .
This course encourages students to examine many types of poverty a child may experience and how living in poverty effects development within the context of the learning environment. Topics investigated in this course include the definition of poverty, the dynamics and culture of poverty, stress from poverty and the effect on development, and the effects on brain development and therefore, the child's ability to learn. For example, students may analyze how the social environment supports language and literacy skills in the preparation for reading texts. Attributes: Liberal
With an emphasis on curriculum and environments for prekindergarten and kindergarten, students will apply pedagogical methods as they begin the practicum component of the early childhood education program. Each student will apply this knowledge using early learning standards and other resources to make decisions about spontaneous and planned learning experiences and about curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure that learning will be stimulating, challenging, and meaningful to each child. This practicum will take place in an approved pre-kindergarten or kindergarten classroom. Please note: All program requirements must be met before the student can register for this course. Prerequisites: ECET 3090 Early Childhood Experience: Special Education, ECET 3085 Early Childhood Experience: Language and Literacy, ECET 3080 Issues and Advocacy, ECET 4030 Early Childhood Curriculum Planning Across the Content Areas. Corequisites: ECET 4145 Student Teaching Seminar: ECE.
With an emphasis on curriculum and environments for first and second grade, students will apply pedagogical methods as they begin the practicum component of the early childhood education program. Each student will apply this knowledge using early learning standards and other resources to make decisions about spontaneous and planned learning experiences and about curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure that learning will be stimulating, challenging, and meaningful to each child. This practicum will take place in an approved first or second grade classroom. Please note: All program requirements must be met before the student can register for this course. Prerequisites: ECET 3090 Early Childhood Experience: Special Education, ECET 3085 Early Childhood Experience: Language and Literacy, ECET 3080 Issues and Advocacy, ECET 4030 Early Childhood Curriculum Planning Across the Content Areas. Corequisites: ECET 4145 Student Teaching Seminar: ECE.
