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  • 3.00 Credits

    (Prerequisite: ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1102 Early Childhood Field Experience, and EDUC 1103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education) This course is an in depth study of methods, materials, and curricula necessary to implement the goals and objectives of early childhood education based on the National Council of Professional Recognition's six competency goals and thirteen functional areas.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Prerequisite: ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1102 Early Childhood Field Experience, and EDUC 1103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education) This course covers the skills needed by preschool teachers to plan, develop, and present developmentally appropriate activities in social studies, math, and science for young children. Lab activities are implemented during ECDT 2916 Early Childhood Education Practicum.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Prerequisite: ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care, EDUC 1102 Early Childhood Field Experience, and EDUC 1103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education) This course covers the theory and practice of administering private, state, and federally funded preschool programs. Concepts of administration are covered.
  • 6.00 Credits

    (Prerequisites: EDUC 1103, ECDT 1113, ECDT 1313, ECDT 1323, ECDT 1413, ECDT 1513, ECDT 2243, ECDT 2723) This course provides an extended opportunity for students to apply their acquired skills and theoretical knowledge in a childcare setting. Completion of course objectives provides opportunities for students to plan and implement experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, drawing together all areas of the early childhood curriculum.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Prerequisite: None) This course provides an overview of the philosophy, educational theories, and historical development of formalized early childhood education. The student will become familiar with theories which early childhood education is based upon and learn how to develop an effective program designed uniquely for children birth to five. The student will also obtain knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to the care and education of young children. The course is based upon guidelines established by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Prerequisite: Acceptance into AAT Fast Track) Mathematics for AAT I (Equivalent to Math 1013 Elementary Algebra) is an elementary algebra-level course designed for those students planning to go into the field of education. The course covers basic topics in arithmetic and algebra using contextualized resources from the early childhood field. This course also satisfies the prerequisites for AAT 1033 Mathematics for AAT Students II and MATH 1023 Intermediate Algebra. Note: This course is designed not only to prepare the student with the mathematical foundation for an early childhood curriculum but to also prepare them for College Algebra. Problem solving strategies, technology, activities, and manipulatives will be integrated throughout the course. This is a fast track course for that meets daily (Monday - Thursday) for 8-weeks. This course is non-transferable and is designed for students seeking P-8 Teacher Licensure.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Prerequisite: Acceptance into AAT Fast Track and a grade of "C" or better in EDUC 1023Mathematics for AAT Students I) Mathematics for AAT Students II (Equivalent to MATH 1023 Intermediate Algebra) is a continuation of EDUC 1023 Mathematics for AAT Students I (MATH 1013 Elementary Algebra). This course covers the following math concepts as they relate to the education profession: fundamental operations of real number systems, factoring, equations, functions and graphs, exponents, radicals, and logarithms. Note: This course is designed not only to prepare the student with the mathematical foundation for an early childhood curriculum but also to prepare them for college algebra. Problem solving strategies, technology, activities, and manipulatives will be integrated throughout the course. This is a fast track course that meets daily (Monday - Thursday) for 8-weeks. This course is non-transferable and is designed for students seeking P-8 Teacher Licensure.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Prerequisite: Acceptance into AAT Fast Track) Developmental Reading for AAT (Equivalent to READ 1213 Developmental Reading) introduces AAT majors to education concepts through instruction in reading and vocabulary development. Word attack skills are used to cover content related to early childhood. Basic levels of comprehension and application are stressed. Techniques in surveying, skimming, and scanning are incorporated. Developmental Reading for AAT satisfies the requirement for READ 1213 Developmental Reading. This course is non-transferable and is designed for students seeking P-8 Teacher Licensure.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (Prerequisite: Acceptance into AAT Fast Track. Co-requisite: EDUC 1043 Developmental Reading, if required.) Writing for AAT (Equivalent to ENGL 1013 Basic English) is a basic English-level course with emphasis placed on sentence construction. Students review the parts of speech, learn to recognize and eliminate sentence errors, punctuate sentences appropriately, and use mechanics correctly, depending on the writing task. The course is designed to improve student's ability to write clear, effective communications at the college level. The course uses contextualized resources from the education profession to enhance the development of basic writing skills. Students who make at least a "C" inEDUC 1053 Writing for AAT have satisfied the prerequisite for ENGL 1113 Fundamentals of Writing. This course is non-transferable and is designed for students seeking P-8 Teacher Licensure.
  • 2.00 Credits

    (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the ECDT or AAT program) This course introduces the student to early childhood educational settings through 30 (thirty) hours of active observation, and limited guided participation with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Activities and assignments will highlight the principles underlying early childhood education. Students are assigned to licensed, quality childcare centers for this field experience.
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