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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of early childhood education including history, curriculum, and philosophy. Explores the developmentally appropriate environment and its effect on the learner in the physical, cognitive, and social domains. This course also introduces students to early childhood environments including, but not limited to, daily schedules, classroom design, transitions, and lesson planning. Observations are made in local preschools, Kindergarten classrooms and primary grades. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 Credits
A study of the principles of guidance and the development of skills to meet children's needs individually and in groups, with an emphasis on promoting a positive and constructive climate in the early childhood setting. Classroom management techniques including organizing environments, scheduling, assessments, parent-teacher communication and related areas will be covered in class as well as during the field experience. (3 hrs lec)
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2.00 Credits
Students will develop skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate experiences to encourage the intellectual, physical, social, emotional and creative growth in young children with the focus on the whole child. This course will include field experience for the student. Prerequisite: EDEC 1020. (2 hrs lec)
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1.00 Credits
This course is the experiential portion of course EDEC 1300, giving students the hands-on experience for learning and planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum while working with young children in a supervised lab environment. Prerequisite: Completion of EDEC 1020 and concurrent enrollment in EDEC 1300. (1 hr lab)
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3.00 Credits
Students acquire an understanding of the importance of inclusion, early intervention, service coordination, and support for families and children in order to provide a seamless system of services for early childhood special education from birth to eight. Students will examine research-based information regarding best practices and the Individual with Disability Education Act (IDEA). They will also explore in-depth methods being employed by early interventionists. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 - 5.00 Credits
Students observe and participate in programs and settings with young children. Students learn through lecture and practical applications in a supervised experience. Prerequisite: EDEC 1020, FCSC 2121, and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (1.5 hrs lec, 6-12 hrs lab) Capstone Course
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on student acquisition of practical skills needed to prepare individuals to be credentialed as entry-level early childhood education professionals. The content is targeted for individuals who have the CDA credential as an immediate goal. Candidates will have the opportunity to complete required course work, prepare a CDA Professional Resource File prior to national examination, and complete required hours in the field. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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3.00 Credits
Surveys children's literature for concentrations in elementary education, library science, and other disciplines interested in evaluating and using children's books according to needs, interests, and abilities of children. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 Credits
Designed to meet the needs of educational majors for a required course in Special Education, this course is a survey of the basic characteristics and unique educational and life needs of populations of children and youth who have been determined to differ significantly from their average peers in terms of mental, physical, and/or emotional characteristics. It is also an introduction to those educational and related programs known as special education in contemporary public schools. This aspect of the course will include programming theories and approaches, legal requirements, and other general topics. (2.5 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to assist freshman education majors in learning about career opportunities in the field of education at the P-K to 12-grade levels. Students will gain and explore pertinent information about the various levels of formal schooling. Various career options of educators and requirements to become a teacher/educator at the pre-K, elementary, middle, high-school levels, and special areas will be covered in the course. ( 1 hr lec)
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