13 courses with the subject ECE, 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.
An overview of early childhood development for young children and their families. This course includes a study of vital research and philosophies, societal changes, needs of young children, program differentiation, and future trends.
3 ECE 2033 Infant/Child/Toddler Development 3 3 ECE 2043 Guiding Young Children 3 3 ECE 3063 Body-Brain Based Learning 3 1 ECE 3083 Observing and Assessing Young Children 3 3 ECE 3033 Introduction to the Exceptional Child 3 13 ECE 4093 Program Development for Young Children 3
This course provides an in-depth study of cognitive, socio- emotional, and physical development of young children ages’ birth to six. Development, care, and guidance issues will also be examined in conjunction with numerous developmental theories. Family and other associated agents will be explored.
The student will develop the skills and techniques necessary in handling behavioral and disciplinary issues of the child from birth through age six. Students will also organize and design creative experiences and activities for children from birth through age six in a variety of professional settings that will focus on social and emotional development of young children.
Total 18 Transfer A.A.S. in Early Childhood Development (from Community College) to B.S. in ECE at BU Graduates of the A.A.S. in ECD at a community college are eligible to transfer to Bluefield University’s B.S. in ECE with a completion of the degree program in two additional years. Students following this pathway to the B.S. in ECE may be eligible for additional financial support through the Virginia Early Childhood Foundations’ Project Pathfinders. http://www.vecf.org/project-pathfinders-over-view- and-updated-faqs/ Institutional Requirements for Transfer Credit • 36 credit hours must be completed at Bluefield University in order to earn a bachelor’s degree Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-26 • 21 credit hours in the required major courses must be taken at Bluefield University • 9 credit hours in the minor must be taken at Bluefield
The purpose of the course is to acquaint college students with information about the brain development of young children. Emphasis will be placed on the body/brain relationship, physical and emotional development, and the creation of an environment which supports and encourages learning for all young children.
This course will cover observation and assessment of children from birth to six years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed.
2 ECE 4003 Int. Science, Math and Social Stud. in ECE 3 1 ECE 4123 Practicum I (60 hours at site) 3 3 ECE 4143 Practicum II (60 hours at site) 3 3 Core Requirements: 39 Completion Sequence – BS in Early Childhood Education 3 Semester 1 Semester 2 3 ENG 1013 3 COR 1021 1 1 ECE 2013 3 ECE 3063 3 3 COR 1011 1 COM 1023 3 2 Social Science 3 Elective 3 12 Elective 3 Elective 3 Total 13 Total 13 60
This course provides guidance in content, methods and materials for the development of math, science, and social studies skills in children. Emphasis will be on developing strategies to facilitate children’s construction of knowledge. Intervention and support for exceptional children will be addressed.
This course will build on students’ existing knowledge of the history of early childhood education and introduce numerous theories of Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-26 learning and development with a concentration on the constructivist theory. Class activities and field experiences allow students to develop an understanding of the relationship between these theories and practices. Students will learn about constructivist theory through readings, discussions, and practical applications.
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Core Requirements: Completion Sequence – Early Childhood Education Semester 1 Semester 2 ENG 1013 3 ENG 1023/Humanities ECE 2013 3 ECE 3083 Elective 3 COM 1023 COR 1011 1 COR 1021 Social Science 3 ECE 4103 Total 13 Total
(*) Indicates equivalent accepted from CC if a grade C- or above is earned ECE | Early Childhood Courses
Source: Bluefield University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
