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1.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in both infant and toddler settings. Students will implement a variety of learning experiences and interactions that are developmentally and culturally sensitive to infants and toddlers. Prerequisites: ECYD 1210 or ECYD 1310 and instructor permission. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students an opportunity to demonstrate the early childhood teaching competencies explored in other classes while guided by a supervising teacher in a licensed early childhood program. The competencies addressed include: developing active and developmentally appropriate environments accessible to the multiple needs of learners, positive child guidance strategies, communication skills, and development of professional skills such as communication and respectful interactions with families, colleagues, and other potential partners in the care and education of young children. PREREQUISITES: ECYD1100, ECYD1215, ECYD1225, ECYD1235, and ECYD1250 Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the impact of family, culture and society on young children. Students will consider strategies for emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate and anti-bias approaches while supporting children's care and education. Students will examine the many types of families, as well as the importance of forging effective partnerships with families and community organizations and resources. 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. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study including fingerprints.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the development of children with differing abilities. Students will integrate strategies that support inclusive programs for children, apply legal and ethical requirements including, but not limited to, the American Disabilities Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students will differentiate between typical and atypical development, analyze the differing abilities of children with physical, cognitive, health/medical, communication, and/or behavioral/emotional special needs and explore strategies to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences and cultivate partnerships with families. This course includes an emphasis on the use of sign language with children to support communication and the development of language skills. Prerequisite: ECYD1215 To complete assignments in this class, students are required to spend approximately 15 hours per semester outside of class time observing and interacting with young children in community-based early childhood programs. Note: This course requires a Minnesota Criminal Background Study including fingerprints.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides students an opportunity to shadow a master teacher in a child development setting. Course goals are based on individual need. Emphasis may include observation of various child development settings, adult-child interaction or the role of a caregiver. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to experience both clinical and non-clinical sites, as well as expertise in the field. Emphasis will include volunteer experience in a selected setting. Course goals are based on site placement and individual need. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study including fingerprints. To complete this class, students are required to spend 40 hours per semester (approximately 3 hours per week) observing and interacting with young children in an approved site. Instructor Permission is required.
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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
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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