14 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 1310Introduction to Early Childhood Education3
This course is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. The course also includes an overview of 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. Field experience is required. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Summer
This course includes 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 of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience is required. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
ECED 2312Administration of Early Childhood Programs3
This course includes 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. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) TN eCampus ONLY
This course includes a survey of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of children ages birth through eight. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, roles of teachers and of parents, materials, and settings. Field experience is required. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course includes a study of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance, and development of the children ages birth through eight. Field observation and interaction are required. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course includes 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. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) TN eCampus ONLY
This course includes a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 30 clock hours in instruction and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical experiences. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through eight. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
ECED 2340Family Dynamics and Community Involvement3
This course includes 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. Field experience is required. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring
This course explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for 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 other community agencies. Field experience is required. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This course 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. Field experience is required. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
ECED 2380Language and Literacy in Early Childhood3
This course covers the research-based principles and practices for providing young children age birth through eight a strong foundation in language and literacy within a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experiences required. Course may be offered through TN eCampus. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This is a course on the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children age birth through eight. An emphasis will be placed on developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experience required. (Same as TN eCampus ECED 2085) Course may be offered through TN eCampus. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
This course includes 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. Field experience is required. (Same as TN eCampus ECED 2090) Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) TN eCampus ONLY
