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 1310♦Introduction to Early Childhood Education3
Introduction to Early Childhood Education is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practices. The course also includes an overview of the history of early education; theoretical program models; different types of early childhood programs; community resources; professional organizations; and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth through eight.
The Mentoring Teacher is a study of the philosophy, principles, and methods of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning, while also addressing the needs of parents, other staff, and of children from birth through age eight. The Mentoring Teacher is a study of the philosophy, principles and methods of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis is on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning while also addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff.
Safe, Healthy Learning Environments is a study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home and community for children ages birth through eight. Also included is a study of principles for creating appropriate learning environments for young children.
ECED 2312♦Administration of Early Childhood Programs3
Administration of Early Childhood Programs is a study of organizational and administrative practices applicable to programs serving children ages birth through eight. Topics of particular consideration include leadership, enrollment, public relations, staff-management, financial management, facilities, regulations, family relations, and program development.
Early Childhood Curriculum is a study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting the development of children ages birth through eight. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning, including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials and settings. Field experience is required.
Infant, Toddler, Child Development is a study of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance, and development of children ages birth through eight.
ENGL 0870 , READ 0870 , or appropriate entrance scores. Field experience is required.
ECED 2330♦Infant and Toddler Care3
Infant and Toddler Care is a study of the care and education of infants and toddlers ages birth to three in group settings (i.e., childcare centers, family childcare homes, Early Head Start, etc.). Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child, including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. The course emphasizes relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three.
Initial Practicum is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 30 clock hours in instruction and 45 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-Star, or Department-approved site). These hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with Department approval. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and that promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through eight.
ECED 2340♦Family Dynamics and Community Involvement3
Family Dynamics & Community Involvement is a study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child ages birth through eight. Topics include the benefits of, and strategies for, developing positive reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting.
Development of Exceptional Children explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all young children ages birth through eight. It provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. The course includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and with other community agencies.
ENGL 0870 , READ 0870 or appropriate entrance scores. Field experience is required.
ECED 2365♦Final Practicum3
Final Practicum is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in instruction and 90 clock hours in a Clinical Site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-star, or Department-approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with Department approval. Focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight.
Developmental Assessment covers assessment for children ages birth through eight. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed, emphasizing tools that can be effectively used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering and reporting results of assessments are also addressed.
ENGL 0870 , READ 0870 , or appropriate scores. Field experience is required.
ECED 2380♦Language and Literacy in Early Childhood3
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood focuses on research based principles and practices for providing young children ages birth through eight a strong foundation in language and literacy using a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experience is required.
ENGL 0870 , READ 0870 , or appropriate entrance scores.
ECED 2385♦Math and Science in Early Childhood3
Math and Science in Early Childhood is a course covering the standards, principles and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth through eight. The course emphasizes developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environments, materials and child-centered choices. Field experience is required.
Creative Development provides strategies for promoting creative development of the young child ages birth through eight. Topics include understanding the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important and how the development of creativity relates to art, music, movement and drama.
ECED 2990♦Special Topics in Early Childhood Education1-3
Special Topics in Early Childhood Education features an in depth examination of practicum experience in a selected early childhood educational topic. Such topics might include: early childhood curriculum planning, intellectual development, environmental design, special children’s needs and emotional development. This course is offered upon sufficient interest in a special topic and may be repeated for credit when course content varies.
Subject
ECED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit when course content varies.
