Early Childhood Education (ECED)

550.  Special Topics in Early Childhood (3: 3: 0). Current topics of concern and interest to early childhood caregivers (teachers, headstart workers, family and children's service agencies, etc.).  Notes:  Inclusion of this course in a Program of Study requires the approval of the Program Area Committee.

631.  Home-School-Community Collaboration (3).  This course will provide graduate students with information concerning children (prenatal through age 8) and their families rights to full and appropriate access to public education and human services.  

636.  Early Childhood Development and Implications for Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) (3).   An advanced study of early childhood development including current brain research, theoretical principles and practices, and implications for teaching and learning.  

660. Emergent Literacy and the Integrated Curriculum (3).  The course will enable teachers to design and implement developmentally appropriate literacy experiences within a multidisciplinary framework.

661. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Care and Education (3).   An analysis of current early care and educational issues concerning children (prenatal to age 8) and their families.  

691. Practicum in Teaching in Early Childhood Education (3).  Planning a curriculum for 3-, 4-, 5- and 6- year olds; includes setting up and evaluating learning centers; collecting and analyzing data; and self evaluation.  Prerequisite(s): SCWK 531 or permission of instructor.