Teacher Education - Early Childhood Education Courses

ECH176 Child Development

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

ECH269 Child Care Seminar

Emphasizes the blend of job-related activities including career exploration, employment procedures, human relations, and on-the-job issues. May be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours.
Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ECH270 Observing Young Children

Introduction to techniques of observing young children. Recording methods, interpretation and use of collected information including legal and ethical implications.
Prerequisites: None.

ECH271 Arranging the Environment

Exploration of the influence of the environment on the behavior of young children. Indoor and outdoor spaces considered and analysis of environments practiced.
Prerequisites: None.

ECH275 Literacy Development and the Young Child

Literacy from birth through the early childhood years. Focus on developmentally appropriate ways to encourage speaking, listening, writing, and reading in the home and classroom.
Prerequisites: None.

ECH279 Early Childhood Curriculum Development

An intensive focus on the process of building curriculum units appropriate to the developmental needs and abilities of the young child. Design, use and evaluation of materials and activities. May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.
Prerequisites: None.

ECH282 Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups

Exploration of techniques for guiding children in groups with focus on individual child and adult needs for a disciplined environment.
Prerequisites: None.

ECH287 Professional Development in Early Childhood Education

Emerging professionalism within the field of early childhood education. Consideration of job responsibilities, rewards, ethics and current issues facing practitioners. Includes assessment and career planning.
Prerequisites: None.