Academic Catalog 2018

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION ECE 2013 Foundations of Early Childhood Development

An overview of early childhood development for young children and their families. This course includes a study of vital research and philosophies, societal changes, needs of young children, program differentiation, and future trends. ECE 2023 Safe & Healthy Settings for the Young Child This course is a study of the basic principles of health as they relate to the child in various settings (families, childcare centers, primary classrooms, and the community as a whole). Topics related to the development of learning environments that promote healthy/safe as- pects will be explored. ECE 2033 Infant/Toddler/Child Development This course provides an in-depth study of cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical devel- opment of the young children ages’ birth-8. Development, care, and guidance issues will also be examined in conjunction with numerous developmental theories. Family and other associated agents will be explored. ECE 2043 Guiding Young Children The student will develop the skills and techniques necessary in handling behavioral and disciplinary issues of the child from birth through age eight. Students will also organize and design creative experiences and activities for children from birth through age eight in a variety of professional settings that will focus on social and emotional development of young children. ECE 3053 Creative Development Strategies for stimulating the creative complexions of the young child, birth through eight years, will be examined. Areas of focus could include art, music, movement, drama, play, and creativity. Understanding and encouraging the young child’s capacity for self-expres- sion will be a focus. ECE 3063 Body-Brain Based Learning The purpose of the course is to acquaint college students with information about the brain development of young children. Emphasis will be placed on the body/brain relationship, physical and emotional development, and the creation of an environment, which supports The students will learn how to design physical environments for young children focusing on play and the creation of effective learning centers for early childhood (PreK-3 rd grade) classrooms. Licensing standards and environmental rating tools will be explored, as well as the impact that creativity and environmental influences have on learning. ECE 3083 Observing & Assessing Young Children This course will cover observation and assessment of children from birth to eight years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and and encourages learning for all young children. ECE 3073 Designing Physical Environments

reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. ECE 4093 Program Development for Young Children

This course will build on students existing knowledge of the history of Early Childhood Education and introduce numerous theories of learning and development with a concentra-

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