16 courses with the subject ECED, 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.
ECED 1000Introduction to the Education of the Young Child3
An orientation to the philosophy, history, foundations, and basic principles of child development, early childhood education, and early childhood special education. Emphasis is on recommended practices including family-centered, interdisciplinary, inclusive, individualized, individually appropriate, and culturally sensitive care. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 2800Health, Nutrition, and Safety in Early Childhood3
An overview of the health, medical, and physical needs of young children including safety procedures, infection control, common health problems, and licensing standards. Competencies for working with typical children and those with complex medical needs and physical disabilities are emphasized. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
CDFR 2900 . An interdisciplinary, multicultural study of theories and research related to the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, communicative, aesthetic, and adaptive development of typical and atypical children ages 3 to 5. Observation experiences required. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
CDFR 2900 or ECED 2910 . An in-depth study of developmentally appropriate guidance theories and strategies, including establishing effective classroom routines and procedures, promoting prosocial behavior, minimizing disruptive behavior, and utilizing effective behavior management techniques. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 3620Program Development for Infants and Toddlers3
CDFR 2900 . An introduction to the theoretical bases, goals, philosophies, and characteristics of quality programs for infants and toddlers. Creating appropriate learning environments, building trusting and respectful relationships with children and their families, and developing an individualized curriculum will be the foundation for the course. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
CDFR 2900 . A weekly seminar designed to link theory and practice ECED 3620 knowledge and skills through experiences in various settings with children from birth through age 2. Opportunities are provided to reflect on individual’s experiences. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 3630Program Development for Preschool and Kindergarten3
ECED 2910 . An introduction to the theoretical bases, goals, philosophies, and characteristics of quality preschools and kindergartens including developmentally appropriate, family-centered, play-based, and inclusive care. The appropriate use of technology in the preschool and kindergarten classroom is presented. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 2910 . An opportunity to link knowledge and skills through experiences in a classroom setting with children between 3 years and kindergarten. A weekly seminar will connect theory and concepts from ECED 3630 to real life settings and provide opportunities to reflect on individual’s experiences. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 3640Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood3
CDFR 2900 , ECED 2910 and must have passed Praxis I. Designed to develop a broad set of child and family observation skills and the ability to apply and interpret a variety of formal and informal assessment tools. Methods of evaluating the effectiveness of teaching staff, curricula, and aspects of educational programs are presented. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 3650Language and Literacy in Early Childhood3
CDFR 2900 , ECED 2910 and must have passed Praxis I. Examines early language development and the language arts of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Content includes the knowledge and skills needed to implement an integrated language arts curriculum and adapt it to meet the learning needs of individual children. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 4750Special Problems3
An in-depth study of critical issues and problems in Human Sciences. This course may be taken up to three times for credit each time. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 4900Senior Seminar in Early Childhood Education3
Prerequisites: Senior status in the program of study. A capstone course for early childhood education majors. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 1000 , CDFR 2900 , ECED 2910 , ECED 3620 and ECED 3630 . An introduction to educational research including quantitative and qualitative approaches. Requirements include reading and critiquing research studies that utilize various methodologies. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 4940Families, Professionals, and Communities: Teaming and Collaboration3
Examines the functions of teams in early childhood as well as the roles of a variety of professionals in assessment, intervention, and agency coordination. This course explores the models of the team process, the coordination of responsive services for families, and various models of consultation. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 4940 An opportunity to link knowledge and skills through experience working with families or the agencies serving families. A weekly seminar connecting theory and concepts from FCSC 4940 to real life settings, competency based assignments, and reflection on individual’s experiences. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ECED 4990Directed Teaching in Birth Through Kindergarten12
Prerequisites: All courses in the major. A full semester, 300 hour, supervised placement working with children between the ages of birth and kindergarten. Provides students with an opportunity to practice newly acquired skills in settings in which they can be observed and coached by selected licensed teachers. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
All courses in the major. A full semester, 300 hour, supervised placement working with children between the ages of birth and kindergarten. Provides students with an opportunity to practice newly acquired skills in settings in which they can be observed and coached by selected licensed teachers. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Source: North Carolina Central University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
