EDU 111 Early Childhood Cred I 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces early childhood education and the role of the teacher in environments that encourage exploration and learning. Topics include professionalism, child growth and development, individuality, family, and culture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and demonstrate knowledge of professional roles, major areas of child growth and development, and diverse families.
EDU 112 Early Childhood Cred II 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces developmentally appropriate practices, positive guidance, and standards of health, safety, and nutrition. Topics include the learning environment, planning developmentally appropriate activities, positive guidance techniques, and health, safety, and nutrition standards. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate activities and positive guidance techniques and describe health/sanitation/nutrition practices that promote healthy environments for children.
EDU 113 Family/Early Child Cred 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers business/professional practices for family early childhood providers, developmentally appropriate practices, positive guidance, and methods of providing a safe and healthy environment. Topics include developmentally appropriate practices; health, safety and nutrition; and business and professionalism. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a handbook of policies, procedures, and practices for a family child care home.
EDU 116 *216) *EDU 216 replaced EDU 116)
Intro to Education 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include historical and philosophical foundations of education, contemporary educational trends and issues, curriculum development, and observation and participation in public school classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate classroom observations to the roles of teachers and schools and the process of teacher education. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community VLC).
EDU 118 Teach Assoc Princ & Prac 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the teacher associate's role in the educational system. Topics include history of education, professional responsibilities and ethics, cultural diversity, communication skills, and identification of the optimal learning environment. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the supporting professional role of the teacher associate, demonstrate positive communication, and discuss educational philosophy. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Teacher Associate concentration in the Early Childhood Associate program.
EDU 119 Early Childhood Ed 4 (4-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the foundations of the education profession, types of programs, professionalism, and planning quality programs for children. Topics include historical foundations, career options, types of programs, professionalism, observational skills, and planning developmentally appropriate schedules, environments, and activities for children. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate observational skills, identify appropriate schedules and environments, develop activity plans, and describe influences on the profession.
EDU 125 Sign Language for Educators 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces students to the sign language systems commonly used in educational environments. Topics include fingerspelling, receptive and expressive sign language usage, a comparison of sign language systems, and forms of relevant technology. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at an introductory level using various English-based sign language systems including Manually Coded English.
EDU 131 Child, Family, & Commun 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: Placement into or credit for ENG 111
Corequisites: None
This course covers the relationships between the families, programs for children/schools, and the community. Emphasis is placed on establishing and maintaining positive collaborative relationships with families and community resources. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate strategies for effectively working with diverse families and identifying and utilizing community resources.
EDU 144 Child Development I 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the theories of child development and the developmental sequences of children from conception through the pre-school years for early childhood educators. Emphasis is placed on sequences in physical/motor, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development and appropriate experiences for the young child. Upon completion, students should be able to identify developmental milestones, plan experiences to enhance development, and describe appropriate interaction techniques and environments for typical/atypical development.
EDU 145 Child Development II 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers theories of child development and developmental sequences of children from pre-school through middle childhood for early childhood educators. Emphasis is placed on characteristics of physical/motor, social, emotional, and cognitive/language development and appropriate experiences for children. Upon completion, students should be able to identify developmental characteristics, plan experiences to enhance development, and describe appropriate interaction techniques and environments.
EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: Placement into or credit for ENG 111
Corequisites: None
This course introduces practical principles and techniques for developmentally appropriate guidance. Emphasis is placed on encouraging self-esteem and cultural awareness, effective communication skills, and direct and indirect guidance techniques and strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate strategies which encourage positive social interactions, promote conflict resolution, and develop self-control, self-motivation, and self-esteem in children.
EDU 147 Behavior Disorders 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is a comprehensive study of behavior disorders encompassing characteristics, assessments, and placement alternatives. Topics include legislation, appropriate management interventions, and placement options for children with behavior disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, develop, and utilize appropriate behavior management applications. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Special Education concentration in the Early Childhood Associate program.
EDU 148 Learning Disabilities (4-2-5)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is a comprehensive study of the characteristics, teaching strategies, assessment tools, and placement alternatives for children with learning disabilities. Topics include characteristics, causes, assessment instruments, learning strategies, and collaborative methods for children with learning disabilities. Upon completion, students should be able to assist in identifying, assessing, and providing educational interventions for children with learning disabilities. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Special Education concentration in the Early Childhood Associate program.
EDU 151 Creative Activities 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers creative learning environments, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences, and developing appropriate teaching materials for the classroom. Emphasis is placed on creative activities for children in art, music, movement and physical skills, and dramatics. Upon completion, students should be able to select and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning materials and activities.
EDU 151A Creative Activities Lab 1 (0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EDU 151
This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 151. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate creative activities.
EDU 152 Music, Movement, & Lang 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces a historical perspective of music and movement and integrates the whole language concept with emphasis on diversity. Emphasis is placed on designing an environment that emphasizes language development through developmentally and culturally appropriate music and movement. Upon completion, students should be able to design an environment that develops language through a music and movement curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
EDU 152A Music, Move, & Lang Lab 1 (0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EDU 152
This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 152. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate music, movement, and language activities.
EDU 153 Health, Safety, & Nutrit 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course focuses on promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of children. Topics include health and nutritional needs, safe and healthy environments, and recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and monitor safe indoor and outdoor environments and implement a nutrition education program.
EDU 153A Health, Safety, & Nut Lab 1 (0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EDU 153
This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 153. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of safe indoor/outdoor environments and nutrition education programs.
EDU 154 Social & Emotion Devel 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the social and emotional development of young children. Topics include interpreting theory, assessing children, and planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement, and evaluate learning experiences in a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
EDU 155 Art & Drama for Children 2 (1-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the use of visual art and drama for children. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic forms and planning, designing, and implementing visual art and drama for children. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the development of basic form and plan, design, and implement visual art and drama in an educational setting.
EDU 156 Community as Classroom 2 (1-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity for off-campus learning opportunities. Emphasis is placed on field trips, effective communication with community agencies and speakers, and awareness of the natural environment and local cultural heritage. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct appropriate field trips and site visits and interact professionally with community resources and contacts.
EDU 157 Active Play 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the use of indoor and outdoor physical activities to promote the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of children. Topics include the role of active play, development of play skills, playground design, selection of safe equipment, and materials and surfacing for active play. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the stages of play, the role of teachers in play, and the design of appropriate active play areas and activities.
EDU 161 Intro to Exceptional Child 4 (3-3)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers exceptional children as learners within the context of the community, school, and family. Emphasis is placed on the legal, social, physical, political, and cultural issues relating to the analysis and teaching of exceptional children. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of identification processes, mainstreaming techniques, and professional practices and attitudes.
EDU 162 Early Exp/Prosp Teachers 2 (1-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to observe teachers and pupils in a natural classroom environment. Emphasis is placed on observation methods, planning, teaching, evaluation, personal goal assessment, and curriculum. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their own personal teaching goals, teaching methods, planning methods, and student performance evaluation.
EDU 163 School Learning 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: EDU 116
Corequisites: None
This course is a study of the learning process within the school environment. Topics include techniques of classroom organization and management, teaching strategies, and individual student differences in development and learning styles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of instructional strategies applied in the classroom.
EDU 171 Instructional Media 2 (1-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the development and maintenance of effective teaching materials and the operation of selected pieces of equipment. Topics include available community resources, various types of instructional materials and bulletin boards, and audiovisual and computer use with children. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and identify resources for instructional materials and bulletin boards and use audiovisual and computer equipment.
EDU 172 Education Tools 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers practical applications of technology in educational settings. Topics include software selection for classroom usage, record keeping, and adaptive technology for children with special needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate computer skills for the educational environment.
EDU 175 Intro to Trade & Industrial Ed 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the philosophy, scope, and objectives of industrial education. Topics include the development of industrial education, employment opportunities, current events, current practices, and emerging trends. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the history, identify current practices, and describe current trends in industrial education.
EDU 176 Occ Analysis & Course Dev 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the principles and techniques of analyzing occupations to select suitable competencies and teaching methods for learning activities. Topics include occupational analysis, instructional methods, competency identification, and curriculum writing. Upon completion, students should be able to identify competencies, organize instructional materials, and select appropriate instructional methods.
EDU 177 Instructional Methods 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers instructional methods in technical education with emphasis on competency-based instruction. Topics include writing objectives, industrial methods, and determining learning styles. Upon completion, students should be able to select and demonstrate the use of a variety of instructional methods.
EDU 178 Facilities Org & Planning 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is a study of the problems related to educational facilities planning, layout, and management. Emphasis is placed on applying basic principles to actual projects relating to specific occupational areas. Upon completion, students should be able to lay out an educational facility for an occupational area and develop a plan for the facilities use.
EDU 179 Vocational Student Organizations 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers planning and organizing vocational youth clubs by understanding the structure and operating procedures to use club activities for personal and professional growth. Topics include self-assessment to set goals, club structure, election and installation of officers, club activities, function of committees, running meetings, contest preparation, and leadership skills. Upon completion students should be able to set personal goals, outline club structure, elect and install officers.
EDU 185 Cognitive & Lang Act 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers methods of developing cognitive and language/communication skills in children. Emphasis is placed on planning the basic components of language and cognitive processes in developing curriculum activities. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, plan, select materials and equipment, and implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum activities.
EDU 185A Cognitive & Lang Act Lab 1 (0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EDU 185
This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 185. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate cognitive language activities.
EDU 186 Reading & Writing Methods 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers concepts, resources, and methods for teaching reading and writing to school-age children. Topics include the importance of literacy, learning styles, skills assessment, various reading and writing approaches, and instructional strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate reading and writing experiences. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Teacher Associate concentration in the Early Childhood Associate program.
EDU 188 Issues in Early Child Ed 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers topics and issues in early childhood education. Emphasis is placed on current advocacy issues, emerging technology, professional growth experiences, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to list, discuss, and explain current topics and issues in early childhood education.
EDU 216 Foundations of Education EDU 216 replaced EDU 116) 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include historical and philosophical foundations of education, contemporary educational, structural, legal, and financial issues, PRAXIS I preparation and observation and participation in public school classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate classroom observations to the roles of teachers and schools and the process of teacher education. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community VLC).
EDU 221 Children with Exceptional 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: EDU 144 and EDU 145 or PSY 244 and PSY 245
Corequisites: None
This course, based on the foundation of typical development, introduces working with children with exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics and assessment of children and strategies for adapting the learning environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize atypical development, make appropriate referrals, collaborate with families and professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate inclusion strategies. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community VLC).
EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the skills needed to effectively implement group care for infants, toddlers, and two-year olds. Emphasis is placed on child development and developmentally appropriate practices. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, plan, select materials and equipment, and implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
EDU 235 School-Age Dev & Program 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course presents developmentally appropriate practices in group care for school-age children. Topics include principles of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss developmental principles for children five to twelve years of age and plan and implement age-appropriate activities.
EDU 240 Work-Based Learning Practices & Techniques 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers definitions and implementation strategies for various work-place learning programs including apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, field trip, internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning and shadowing. Topics include preparing vocational teachers to guide and involve students in work-based learning programs to help prepare for entry into the workforce. Upon completion, students should be able to work with students to assist with selection and involvement in work-based learning programs for career development.
EDU 241 Adult-Child Relations 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers self-concept and effective and active listening skills in positive one-to-one interactions with individuals and groups of children. Emphasis is placed on self-concept development and effective communication techniques used with children. Upon completion, students should be able to identify principles underlying self-concept and demonstrate effective listening and communication skills used by adults with children.
EDU 242 Life Span Development 4 (4-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course, for early childhood educators, covers growth and development from conception to death. Emphasis is placed on theories of human development, characteristics of individuals at each developmental stage, appropriate environments and experiences, and assessment of normal development. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe developmental characteristics of each stage, factors influencing development, and methods of assessing development.
EDU 247 Physical Disabilities 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: EDU 144 or PSY 244
Corequisites: None
This course covers characteristics, intervention strategies, adaptive procedures, and technologies for children with physical disabilities. Topics include intervention strategies, inclusive placement options, and utilization of support services for children with physical disabilities. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and utilize intervention strategies for specific disabilities and service delivery options for those disabilities. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Special Education concentration in the Early Childhood Associate program.
EDU 248 Mental Retardation 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: EDU 221
Corequisites: None
This course covers the causes and assessment of mental retardation and individualized instruction and curriculum for children with mental retardation. Emphasis is placed on definition, characteristics, assessment, and educational strategies for children with mental retardation. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, assess, and plan educational intervention strategies for children with mental retardation. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Special Education concentration in the Early Childhood Associate program.
EDU 251 Exploration Activities 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers discovery experiences in science, math, and social studies. Emphasis is placed on developing concepts for each area and encouraging young children to explore, discover, and construct concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the discovery approach to teaching, explain major concepts in each area, and plan appropriate experiences for children.
EDU 251A Exploration Act Lab 1 (0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EDU 251
This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 251. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate science, math, and social studies activities for children.
EDU 252 Math & Sci Activities 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces discovery experiences in math and science. Topics include concepts, facts, phenomena, and skills in each area. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, plan, select materials and equipment, and implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum materials.
EDU 252A Math & Sci Act Lab 1 (0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EDU 252
This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 252. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate math and science activities.
EDU 253 Music for Children 2 (1-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This courses covers theory, methods, and integration of music into a total early childhood experience. Topics include music theory, musical instruments, song design, and performance on the keyboard and autoharp. Upon completion, students should be able to play and sing a song and integrate musical skills into the curriculum.
EDU 254 Music & Move for Child 2 (1-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the use of music and creative movement for children. Topics include a general survey of the basic elements of music and planning, designing, and implementing music and movement experiences for creative learning. Upon completion, students should be able to use voice and various musical instruments to provide musical and movement activities for children.
EDU 256 Sci & Soc Studies Methods 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers objectives, content, materials, and instructional approaches to natural sciences and social studies. Topics include classroom and laboratory science experiences; integration of history, geography, economics, and government materials; research/study techniques; and critical thinking. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences in science and social studies.
EDU 257 Math Methods & Materials 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers concepts, activities, methods, and materials for teaching mathematics in elementary through middle school grades. Topics include individual instruction, developmental skill building, manipulatives, problem solving, critical thinking, and numerical concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate math experiences.
EDU 259 Curriculum Planning 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: EDU 112 or EDU 113, or EDU 119
Corequisites: None
This course covers early childhood curriculum planning. Topics include philosophy, curriculum, indoor and outdoor environmental design, scheduling, observation and assessment, and instructional planning and evaluation. Upon completion, students should be able to assess children and curriculum; plan for daily, weekly, and long-range instruction; and design environments with appropriate equipment and supplies.
EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin I 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the management of early childhood education programs. Topics include implementation of goals, principles of supervision, budgeting and financial management, and meeting the standards for a NC Child Day Care license. Upon completion, students should be able to develop program goals, explain licensing standards, determine budgeting needs, and describe effective methods of personnel supervision.
EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: EDU 261
Corequisites: None
This course provides a foundation for budgetary, financial, and personnel management of the child care center. Topics include budgeting, financial management, marketing, hiring, supervision, and professional development of a child care center. Upon completion, students should be able to formulate marketing, financial management, and fund development plans and develop personnel policies, including supervision and staff development plans.
EDU 263 Dev School-Age Prog 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the methods and procedures for operating a school-age program in either the public or proprietary setting. Emphasis is placed on constructing and organizing the physical environment as well as planning and developing a school-age program. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and develop a quality school-age program.
EDU 271 Media Tech for Teachers 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the operation and maintenance of recording and projection equipment, the creation of classroom materials, and the application of new technologies in schools. Topics include audiovisual equipment and production, electronic and on-line information, instructional materials construction, and use of educational software. Upon completion, students should be able to use and maintain audiovisual equipment, develop instructional materials, and implement technologies for clerical management and instruction.
EDU 275 Effective Teach Train 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides specialized training using an experienced-based approach to learning. Topics include instructional preparation and presentation, student interaction, time management, learning expectations, evaluation, and curriculum principles and planning. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and present a six-step lesson plan and demonstrate ways to improve students' time-on-task.
EDU 280 Literacy Experiences 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: Placement into or credit for ENG 111
Corequisites: None
This course covers literacy, early literacy development, and appropriate early experiences with books and writing. Emphasis is placed on reading and writing readiness, major approaches used in teaching literacy, and strategies for sharing quality in children's literature. Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, and evaluate appropriate early literacy experiences.
EDU 280A Literacy Exp Lab 1 (0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EDU 280
This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 280. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate early literacy experiences.
EDU 282 Early Childhood Lit 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the history, selection, and integration of literature and language in the early childhood curriculum. Topics include the history and selection of developmentally appropriate children's literature and the use of books and other media to enhance language and literacy in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate books for storytelling, reading aloud, puppetry, flannel board use, and other techniques.
EDU 285 Internship Exp-School Age 1 (1-0)
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites: COE 121 or COE 122
This course provides an opportunity to discuss internship experiences with peers and faculty. Emphasis is placed on evaluating and integrating practicum experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in early childhood education. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Teacher Associate concentration in the Early Childhood Associate program.
EDU 286 Early Childhood Issues 1 (1-0)
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites: COE 111 or COE 121
This course provides an opportunity to discuss the application of skills in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on developing strategies for reaching competency goals and objectives and on planning and developing curriculum. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in classroom management skills and in developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum plans.
EDU 287 Leadership/Earl Child Ed 3 (3-0)
- Prerequisites: Choose one set:
- EDU 111, EDU 112, EDU 131, EDU 144 & EDU 145 OR
- EDU 111, EDU 113, EDU 131, EDU 144 & EDU 145 OR
- EDU 119, EDU 131, EDU 144 & EDU 145 OR
- EDU 111, EDU 112, EDU 131, PSY 244 & PSY 245 OR
- EDU 111, EDU 113, EDU 131, PSY 244 & PSY 245 OR
- EDU 119, EDU 131, PSY 244 & PSY 245
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced topics and issues in early childhood. Emphasis is placed on current advocacy issues, emerging technology, professional growth experiences, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to list, discuss, and explain advanced current topics and issues in early childhood education.
EDU 288 Adv Issues/Early Child Ed 2 (2-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced topics and issues in early childhood. Emphasis is placed on current advocacy issues, emerging technology, professional growth experiences, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to list, discuss, and explain advanced current topics and issues in early childhood education.
