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Early Childhood Education Course Descriptions
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ECE 100
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Introduction to the field of Early Childhood Education including history,
philosophy, and the application of child development techniques. Includes techniques
for observing and recording behaviors, communication skills, guidance techniques,
developmentally appropriate practices and the role of the teacher in early childhood
settings.
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ECE 102 
Early Childhood Curriculum/Activities
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
This course provides the student with an introduction to methods
and materials to assist young children in the learning process. Emphasis will
be placed on arrangement of indoor/outdoor space, music and movement, dramatic
play and creative media. Locating, planning, implementing and evaluating creative
learning activities using a variety of methods and materials.
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ECE 105
Health, Safety and Nutrition
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Nutrition education, menu planning, childhood diseases and illness,
and sanitation and safety in group settings will be introduced. Protecting the
health and safety of young children and promoting the development of lifelong
health habits. Communication with health professionals and parents on health,
safety, and nutrition issues will be included.
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ECE 110
Infants and Toddlers Curriculum and Teaching
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
This course will provide the students with an introduction to the
principles of development in children from birth through 36 months. Emphasis
will be placed on individuality of child and the adult role in providing a safe
and stimulating environment for the development of the very young child.
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ECE 120
Guiding Children's Social Development and Behavior
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Students will gain knowledge in a study of positive guidance and discipline techniques that can be used to encourage children to develop self-discipline and responsibility for their own actions. Students will also learn the importance of assessing, understanding, and enhancing the development of communication skills of young children to help guide and develop a child's self image. Students will learn how to translate information presented into related skills and procedures that support children’s social development.
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ECE 171
Child Growth and Development
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Gives the student a broad, comprehensive view of the child at each
stage of development from conception to adolescence. Considers the biological,
cognitive, personality, and social aspects of development. Identical to PSY 171.
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ECE 210 
Home, School, and Community Relations
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
This course will stress the importance of family. The course objectives will include the specific attitudes, philosophies, and practical techniques that teachers in any setting can find useful in building relationships with families.
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ECE 240
Child Development Portfolio and Assessment Preparation
3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Includes an in-depth review of the functional areas providing the basis for
the Child Development Associate competency and gives step-by-step approach
of activities necessary to complete the CDA Assessment process.
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ECE 281
Children's Literature
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Introduction to children's literature with a focus on how to effectively choose and use children's literature in educational contexts. Considers selection guidelines, storytelling, interpretation, and evaluation. Identical to EDU 281 and ENG 281.
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ECE 295
CDA Renewal
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
This course is provided specifically for those who need to renew their CDA
credential. This course will review all aspects of early care and will also
require each student to be in a work setting involving children.
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