EGP

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EGP

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11

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course covers the normative and atypical development of children from prebirth through 5 years across all development domains. The earliest years are exciting, interesting and continually changing time in the lives of children. This course will cover content from research personal experiences and observations. Distance education offering may be available.

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EGP

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

A survey of characteristic development and behavior of children in middle childhood and adolescence, situated within theories of human development with emphasis on application to classroom settings. 228

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EGP

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Orientation to the curricula, processes and structures of the PreK-4 classroom. Field experiences, minimum 30 hours, related to course topics. Field clearances required. EGP 220 Prerequisite: Successful completion of EGP 209 or EGP 210. Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis, Writing Emphasis

Subject

EGP

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is a 6 credit methods and field course. Students will learn to plan and implement developmentally effective curriculum for children three to five years old. Students will be in field placements for six hours each week. EGP 322 Prerequisite: Successful completion of EGP 209 and EGP 220; and field clearances. Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

6

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6

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Addressing issues, policies, and practices about schools, young children families and communities this course will focus on ethnicity, culture, and social class to provide students with perspectives and understandings that will enable them to teach effectively and function as viable members of learning communities. Understanding the role of parents, guardians and families in each child's educational success and success in life, while embracing and respecting cs each child's unique individuality, are essential for the contemporary educator. EGP 326 Prerequisite: Successful completion of EGP 209 and EGP 210. Gen Ed Attribute: Community Engagement Pathway, Diverse Communities Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is a study of social studies and health education curricula, instruction and assessment. National, state and local standards are utilized as frameworks to explore the context, purpose, content, and interdisciplinary nature of the disciplines.

Subject

EGP

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course offers a detailed investigation of the elementary teacher's role in classroom management and provides research-based knowledge and practical strategies that encourage student cooperation in the development of optimum learning environments. EGP 400 Prerequisite: Teacher Candidacy. Prerequisite or corequisite: EDR 317. Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

EGP

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Study of the elementary classroom as a unique social system and intentional learning community. Applications of interpersonal and group development theories plus interactional learning models in light of diverse sociocultural contexts. Development of knowledge and skills essential to plan for and facilitate high levels of achievement, cooperation, social competence, and supportive peer interactions in a dynamic classroom learning system.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

A semester-long, full-time field experience. The student teacher assumes increasing responsibility in the classroom, as demonstrated by effective methods for the planning, delivering, and reflecting on instruction. Weekly seminars are required.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

6

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6

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

A semester-long, full-time field experience. The student teacher assumes increasing responsibility in the classroom, as demonstrated by effective methods for the planning, delivering, and reflecting on instruction. Weekly seminars are required.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An examination of typical and atypical development across all developmental domains, from gestation through eighteen years. Physical growth, emotional and social development, and cognitive functioning will be examined. Influences of ethnicity, culture, social class, economic standing, regionalism, as well as family practices and parenting will be considered. Students will examine theories of child development, review research, virtually observe children in various developmental periods, and read extensively to further their understanding of human growth and development across physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Credits. This course will assist students in demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to teach all students in Pre-K-4 inclusive classrooms. It offers an introduction to educational theories and inclusive practices that are developed through the knowledge and skills needed to design lessons (academic and non-academic), interpret and accommodate students’ academic, social, and emotional needs, create positive classroom environments through classroom and behavior management strategies, and foster the integration of the Arts and physical movement cross-curricular instruction. Additionally, this course will aid students in reflective ethical practices to assist in the development of personal educational philosophies. Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

A comprehensive study of developmentally appropriate PreK programs. A study of the role of families and family/school partnerships in the education of children PreK-4. Twenty-four hours of supervised fieldwork required in PreK settings. Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

A study of social studies and health education curricula, instruction and assessment Pre-K through Grade 4. National, state and local standards are utilized as frameworks to explore the context, purpose, content, and interdisciplinary nature of the social studies and health.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Credits. Study of the classroom as a unique social system and intentional community, with emphasis on the knowledge and skills essential to facilitating cooperation. Study of the arts disciplines, with emphasis on the knowledge and skill needed to integrate the arts into the PreK-4 classroom.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Developmental field experience in inclusive classrooms. Field clearances required. EGP 550 Prerequisite: Teacher Candidacy. Corequisite: EGP 551.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

A 12 week, full time field experience. The student teacher assumes increasing responsibility in the classroom, as demonstrated by effective methods for planning, delivering, and reflecting on instruction. Weekly seminars are required. Field clearances required.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

A 12 week, full time field experience. The student teacher assumes increasing responsibility in the classroom, as demonstrated by effective methods for planning, delivering, and reflecting on instruction. Weekly seminars are required. Field clearances required.

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Enrollment by permission; number of credits determined by graduate coordinator Repeatable for credit. Equivalent courses: EDE 590

Subject

EGP

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu