ECH

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

FYS 110 (EDU200) 2 credit hours

Fall/Spring This course focuses on learning how to select, design, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate educational technologies within defined curricular goals and designed to enhance the teaching and learning process within the PreK-4 classroom environment. Students will integrate these technologies through hands-on practice, skill-building activities, small group work, and interdisciplinary projects. 3 credit hours

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

EDU 200 . 3 credit hours

Fall/Spring This course focuses on the current best practice regarding principles and procedures of effective curriculum design. Students will not only gain foundational knowledge regarding curriculum, they will create a working knowledge through the development of lesson plans and interdisciplinary units. Students will research and interpret curriculum mapping, along with learning relevant procedures for assessing student understanding and scaffolding activities for learning. 3 credit hours

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Fall/Spring The introduction to the early childhood profession will emphasize the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of the field and how these foundations influence current thought. In addition, a variety of early childhood program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources, and professional organizations will be discussed. Restricted to Education majors only. 3 credit hours

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Fall/Spring This course focuses on the current best practices regarding principles and procedures of effective assessment development to meet objectives and standards. Early Education teacher candidates will not only gain foundational knowledge regarding assessment, they will create a working knowledge through immersion into a teaching environment. Students will research and interpret assessment types, along with learning relevant procedures for gaging student understanding and differentiating assessments and developing sound and valid scoring tools for learning. Assessment and evaluation as a decision-making process will also be emphasized. 2 credit hours

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Fall/Spring This course focuses on specific issues relating to professionalism and ethical guidelines in the early childhood classroom as well as establishing strong family and community partnerships. 3 credit hours

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Fall/Spring This course focuses on reading and writing instruction in the PK-Grade 4 classroom. The course explores relevant research and developmentally appropriate practices and includes a field experience.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

Teacher Candidacy and ECH 301 . 3 credit hours

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

ECH 301 and ECH 304 . 3 credit hours

Fall/Spring Students in this course will conduct field experiences with teachers in K-12 classrooms. Placements will be assigned by the Field Services Division and will match the grade band and/or content area of students’ certification preparation areas. Students will be expected to utilize this time block to carry out required field experience activities. These experiences may include interacting with teachers and students, designing lessons and assessments, implementing instruction, and assisting in various ways within the classroom. The course will serve as a forum for critical analysis, discussion, and reflection of students’ experiences in schools.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

Pre-Professional Educator Status. 2 credit hours

Fall/Spring Students in this course will conduct field experiences with teacher in K-12 classrooms. Placements will be assigned by the Field Services Division and will match the grade band and/or content area of students’ certification preparation areas. Students will be expected to utilize this time block to carry out required field experience activities. These experiences may include interacting with teachers and students, designing lessons and assessments, implementing instruction, and assisting in various ways within the classroom. The course will serve as a forum for critical analysis, discussion, and reflection of students’ experiences in schools.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

Pre-Professional Educator Status. 2 credit hours

Fall/Spring Students in this course will conduct field experiences with teachers in K-12 classrooms. Placements will be assigned by the Field Services Division and will match the grade band and/or content area of students’ certification preparation areas. Students will be expected to utilize this time block to carry out required field experience activities. These experiences may include interacting with teachers and students, designing lessons and assessments, implementing instruction, and assisting in various ways within the classroom. The course will serve as a forum for critical analysis, discussion, and reflection of students’ experiences in schools.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

Pre-Professional Educator Status. 2 credit hours

Fall/Spring This course will prepare students for teaching social studies methods in the elementary and middle level classroom environment. Course content deals with appropriate pedagogy, development in approaches, methods and materials for teaching social studies. Emphasis is on cross-curricular planning and on the utilization of children’s literature in teaching social studies. The course is designed to prepare beginning teachers to effectively implement the state level and national social studies standards.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

Teacher Candidacy. 3 credit hours

Fall/Spring This course will prepare students for teaching mathematical methods in the classroom environment. Course content deals with appropriate pedagogy, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics. Emphasis is on the development of mathematical concepts, cooperative grouping, and inquiry learning. This course is designed to prepare beginning teachers to effectively implement state level and national mathematics standards.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

Teacher Candidacy. 3 credit hours

Fall/Spring This course will prepare students for teaching science methods in the classroom environment. Course content deals with appropriate pedagogy, methods, and materials for teaching science. Emphasis is on the inquiry approach and the development of scientific concepts. This course is designed to prepare beginning teachers to effectively implement state level and national science standards.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

Teacher Candidacy. 3 credit hours

Fall/Spring This course focuses on selected critical concerns facing teachers in today’s classrooms. Among the issues addressed are time management and organizational strategies specific to student teaching, working with special need learners in the regular education environment, critical issues related to student teaching, the pre-employment process, and initial professional practice. Grading will be Pass/Fail.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

credit hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

May be scheduled during the Student Teaching Semester only. 1 credit hour

Fall/Spring This course will offer an opportunity for students to reflect on all aspects of their student teaching experience in a collaborative environment. The importance of professional standards and professional growth is woven through these interactions. Practical information regarding employment, interviewing, applying for teaching certification, and accessing career development opportunities available to alumni are shared. Grading will be Pass/Fail.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

Eligibility to enter the Professional Semester. 2 credit hours

Fall/Spring Under the supervision of college and cooperating teacher staff, the student engages in planning, teaching, and evaluating classroom learning activities in an early elementary classroom setting. Focusing upon integration of all aspects of the practicum is an integral part of the course. Placement during the semester will be in a regular education setting within the candidate’s area of certification.

Subject

ECH

Credits (min)

10

Credits (max)

10

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.ycp.edu

Prerequisite

Eligibility to enter the Professional Semester. 10 credit hours