ECH176
Child Development
3 Credits  
Study of human development from the prenatal stage through adolescence, with consideration of parent and adult roles in the life experience of the growing child.  Independent observation of children and personal investigation into child-related issues in contemporary America.
Prerequisites: None

ECH269
Child Care Seminar
1 Credit
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
1 Credit
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
1 Credit
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
1 Credit
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
1 Credit
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
1 Credit
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
1 Credit
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

Child/Family Studies Courses:

CFS176
Child Development
3 Credits
Study of human development from the prenatal stage through adolescence, with consideration of parent and adult roles in the life experience of the growing child.  Independent observation of children and personal investigation into child-related issues in contemporary America.
Prerequisites: None

CFS192
Child Care Center Staff Development
1 Credit
Presents strategies to administrators and supervisors in child care centers for developing the personal and professional growth of child care staff.
Prerequisites: None.

CFS284AB
Early Childhood Teaching Internship
3 Credits
Work experience in child care centers. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of 6 credits allowed.
Prerequisites: CFS/ECH176 and permission of department.
Corequisites: CFS/ECH269.

CFS285AA
Family-School Interaction:  Preschool
1 Credit
Interaction among parents, teachers and the preschool. Emphasis on methods used cooperatively by parents and preschool teachers to provide for education and developmental needs.
Prerequisites: CFS176 or CFS278 or permission of instructor.