12 courses with the subject UEC, 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.
UEC 200Orientation to Teaching1
Introduction to current issues in education and various facets of the Elementary educator’s role. The course includes an observation of PreK-6 classes to assist students in evaluating their qualifications and motivation for teaching. Students distinguish required state and national assessments as well as competencies necessary for licensure in Virginia. Includes supervised field placement. Prerequisite for upper level UIS and UED courses. Pass/No Pass. (This course designated for Early Childhood Program).
UEC 406Guiding Young Children (3) Emphasis on environments, which nurture the development of socially
competent young children. Cultivating pro-social behavior and development expectations for very young children. UEC 421 Wellness in Childcare Programs (3) Examines good nutrition, safety, and healthful practices for young children; provides students with the knowledge and skills to operate a safe, healthy childcare environment.
UEC 439Non-Profit Fundraising and Grant Writing in Human Services (3) Designed to expose human service
students to ethical fund-raising in human services, including annual and capital campaigns, telemarketing, special events, direct mail marketing, face-to-face solicitation, e-fund raising, and grant writing.
UEC 441Child and Adolescent Growth and Development (3) Explores the physical, cognitive, cultural
social/emotional, spiritual, and psychological development of children and adolescents with an emphasis on knowing and understanding theories of human development to incorporate children’s individual differences and guide learning experiences. Considers individual differences (socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, physical and mental) with the approximate timing and effects of age-related changes and at-risk factors such as attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, child abuse and neglect, and family disruptions on normal development. Analyzes children within the context of family, culture, and community. Emphasizes the importance of partnership with families and communities in the teaching and learning process. This course is designated for the Early Childhood Education Program. Cross-listed with UED 441.
UEC 443Child and Adolescent Growth and Development for Early Educators (3) Examines the physical, cognitive
social/emotional, cultural, spiritual, and psychological development of children and adolescents. Focuses on developmental theories, individual differences, and at-risk factors to inform effective learning experiences. Highlights the role of family and community partnerships in education. Designed for B.S. in Early Childhood Education majors.
UEC 446Administration of Childcare Programs (3) Establishing, administering, and managing early childhood
programs; professionalism, program development, implementation, and evaluation; various models and theories of early childhood education programs; Commonwealth of Virginia licensing and staff requirements. UEC 478_ Current Issues in Early Childhood Education (3) Examine current issues in early childhood education. Write an in-depth literature review, and report on applications to the classroom with recommendations for educators. Topics focus on curriculum, instruction, assessment, health/safety, business practices, and relationships with children and families. Designed for those with prior ECE professional experience. Prerequisite: Taken in final semester. UEC 451 Students with Disabilities (3) Learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disorders, and the characteristics of students with hearing, vision and/or physical impairments. Survey the range of conditions, which contribute to students being eligible for special education services. Presents an overview of identification, assessment, program options and intervention services. (This course is designed for Early Childhood Education Program). 201
