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3.00 Credits
This course provides students an opportunity to apply theory, knowledge, and skills in an early childhood setting. Students will demonstrate the ability to plan and lead developmentally, culturally, and individually appropriate activities that meet the learning goals of the program in which they are placed. To complete this class, students are required to spend 150 hours per semester ( approximately 10-15 hours per week) observing and interacting with young children in an approved community based early childhood program. PREREQUISITES: ECYD1520, ECYD1335, ECYD1350, ECYD 1570 and ECYD2340. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study including fingerprints.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to children's language and literacy development from birth to age eight. Students will obtain skills in creating developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support both oral language and emerging literacy skills amount children at all developmental levels. Students will be exposed to a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support children's language and literacy development. To complete assignments in this class, students are required to spend approximately 10 hours per semester outside of class time observing and interacting with young children in community-based early childhood programs. Prerequisites: ECYD 1215 Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of creative/aesthetic learning experiences in either home-or center-based settings. Students integrate knowledge of child development, learning environments and teaching methods to promote children's artistic, musical, movement and dramatic abilities. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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3.00 Credits
In this course the students will discuss the personal and professional reasons for becoming a teacher, ways to advocate in this profession and will develop a plan for continuous education and professional development. Students will be able to improve their skills in working with other by learning strategies for team building, coping with stress, and problem-solving. Students will also study professional ethics and procedures for evaluating self and staff. Opportunities for professional membership and conferences will also be provided. Prerequisites: Diploma Courses Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an advance level examination of professional expectations and behavior. Students will examine the nature of leadership in early childhood profession including ethical considerations, advocacy, and communications skills required when leading or interacting with colleagues, clients, and allied professionals. Coursework includes opportunities to develop teamwork and problem solving skills while examining issues of interest to students and relevant to early childhood professions. A special focus on job seeking skills, professional presentation and on-going professional development if included. Prerequisites: ECYD 1110, ECYD 1215, ECYD 1225, ECYD 1235, ECYD 1570 Note: This course required a MN DHS background study including fingerprints.
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1.00 Credits
This module will examine ways to be culturally sensitive and build partnerships with parents. Students will integrate knowledge of culturally sensitive/responsive caregiving techniques and curriculum approaches in order to enhance the learning environment of infants and toddlers from diverse backgrounds.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to equip students with the tools they need to introduce signing in childcare environments with preverbal children. Students will examine research, review benefits of signing with hearing infants, practice modeling signs, identify strategies for parental involvement with sign, and discover how to create learning opportunities in daily activities.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers a basic knowledge of the child life profession. Elements covered include history and current scope of practice, impact of illness and stress, coping theory and strategies, and patient and family-centered care. Students will also examine the modalities of play and the role of preparation in healthcare settings. *This course is taught by a Certified Child Life Specialist Prerequisite: ECYD1210 and instructor permission. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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3.00 Credits
Field Experience This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate competencies under guided supervision and to make connections between theory and practice. Students will develop professional behaviors through experience in professional settings. Students apply comprehensive understanding of developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches for supporting children and families in a variety of settings, including medical sites. To complete this class students are required to spend 120 hours per semester (approximately 10-15 hours per week) observing and interacting with children and families in approved community-based programs. Prerequisites: Instructor permission is required for this course. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Special Topics in Early Childhood Education.
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