Early Childhood Education Degree - Professional (A55220 P)
Fall Semester 1
Course | EDU 119 - Intro to Early Childhood Education
EDU 119 - Intro to Early Childhood Education
This course introduces the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive
early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences,
learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for
all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Topics include theoretical
foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning
and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism,
ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, guidance techniques, and curriculum
responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be
able to implement developmentally appropriate environments, guidance techniques, schedules,
and teaching strategies across developmental domains to support culturally, linguistically,
and ability diverse children and their families in inclusive settings, and design
a personal career/professional development plan.
Class: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
|
Class Hours | 4.00 |
Credits | 4.00 |
Course | ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety
of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis,
effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and
revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent,
well-developed essays using standard written English.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 144 - Child Development I
EDU 144 - Child Development I
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment,
milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately
36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental
sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication
and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast
typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental
factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing
development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 151 - Creative Activities
EDU 151 - Creative Activities
This course introduces developmentally supportive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive
creative learning environments with attention to divergent thinking, creative problem-solving,
evidence-based teaching practices, and open-ended learning materials and activities
that align with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is
placed on best practices providing process-driven culturally diverse, learning experiences
in art, music, creative movement, dance, and dramatic play integrated across all domains
and academic content in indoor/outdoor environments for every young child age birth
through age eight. Upon completion, students should be able to observe, examine,
create, adapt, and advocate for developmentally appropriate creative learning materials,
experiences, and environments for children that are culturally, linguistically, and
ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 153 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
EDU 153 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of every child.
Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining
safe and healthy learning environments, health benefits of active play, recognition
and reporting of abuse/neglect, and state regulations. Upon completion, students should
be able to apply knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development for
health, safety, nutritional needs and safe learning environments.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | |
Credits | Total: 16 |
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
EDU 119 - Intro to Early Childhood Education
EDU 119 - Intro to Early Childhood Education
This course introduces the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive
early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences,
learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for
all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Topics include theoretical
foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning
and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism,
ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, guidance techniques, and curriculum
responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be
able to implement developmentally appropriate environments, guidance techniques, schedules,
and teaching strategies across developmental domains to support culturally, linguistically,
and ability diverse children and their families in inclusive settings, and design
a personal career/professional development plan.
Class: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
|
4.00 |
|
|
4.00 |
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety
of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis,
effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and
revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent,
well-developed essays using standard written English.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 144 - Child Development I
EDU 144 - Child Development I
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment,
milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately
36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental
sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication
and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast
typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental
factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing
development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 151 - Creative Activities
EDU 151 - Creative Activities
This course introduces developmentally supportive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive
creative learning environments with attention to divergent thinking, creative problem-solving,
evidence-based teaching practices, and open-ended learning materials and activities
that align with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is
placed on best practices providing process-driven culturally diverse, learning experiences
in art, music, creative movement, dance, and dramatic play integrated across all domains
and academic content in indoor/outdoor environments for every young child age birth
through age eight. Upon completion, students should be able to observe, examine,
create, adapt, and advocate for developmentally appropriate creative learning materials,
experiences, and environments for children that are culturally, linguistically, and
ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 153 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
EDU 153 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of every child.
Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining
safe and healthy learning environments, health benefits of active play, recognition
and reporting of abuse/neglect, and state regulations. Upon completion, students should
be able to apply knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development for
health, safety, nutritional needs and safe learning environments.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
|
Total: 16 |
Spring Semester 1
Course | EDU 131 - Child, Family, and Community
EDU 131 - Child, Family, and Community
This course covers the development of partnerships among culturally, linguistically
and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of
evidence-based strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying
benefits for establishing and supporting respectful relationships between diverse
families, programs/schools, and community agencies/resources reflective of the NAEYC
Code of Ethical Conduct and the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators. Upon
completion, students should be able to identify appropriate relationship building
strategies between diverse families, children birth through adolescence, schools,
and communities and demonstrate a variety of communication skills including appropriate
use of technology to support every child.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 145 - Child Development II
EDU 145 - Child Development II
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment,
milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle
childhood. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental
sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication
and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast
typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental
factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing
development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 162 - Observation and Assessment in ECE
EDU 162 - Observation and Assessment in ECE
This course introduces the research, benefits, goals, and ethical considerations associated
with observation and formative assessment in early childhood education. Emphasis is
placed on the implementation of multiple observation/assessment strategies including
anecdotal records, event samples, rating scales, and portfolios to identify specific
needs of individual children with diverse abilities and to create appropriate learning
experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to practice responsible assessment
and effectively use tools to assess the child, teacher practices and indoor and outdoor
environments to enhance programming; and explain the importance of assessment partnerships
with families and other professionals.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 234 - Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
EDU 234 - Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging
relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed
on typical and atypical child development, working with diverse families to provide
positive, supportive, and engaging early learning activities and interactions through
field experiences and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and
Development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate responsive curriculum
planning, respectful relationships and exposure to a variety of developmentally appropriate
experiences/materials that support a foundation for healthy development and growth
of culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children birth to 36 months.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 280 - Language and Literacy Experiences
EDU 280 - Language and Literacy Experiences
This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy
experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Topics
include developmental sequences for children's emergent receptive and expressive language,
print concepts, appropriate observations/assessments, literacy enriched environments,
quality selection of diverse literature, interactive media, and inclusive practices.
Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally
appropriate language and literacy experiences for children who are culturally, linguistically
and ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | |
Credits | Total: 15 |
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
EDU 131 - Child, Family, and Community
EDU 131 - Child, Family, and Community
This course covers the development of partnerships among culturally, linguistically
and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of
evidence-based strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying
benefits for establishing and supporting respectful relationships between diverse
families, programs/schools, and community agencies/resources reflective of the NAEYC
Code of Ethical Conduct and the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators. Upon
completion, students should be able to identify appropriate relationship building
strategies between diverse families, children birth through adolescence, schools,
and communities and demonstrate a variety of communication skills including appropriate
use of technology to support every child.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 145 - Child Development II
EDU 145 - Child Development II
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment,
milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle
childhood. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental
sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication
and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast
typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental
factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing
development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 162 - Observation and Assessment in ECE
EDU 162 - Observation and Assessment in ECE
This course introduces the research, benefits, goals, and ethical considerations associated
with observation and formative assessment in early childhood education. Emphasis is
placed on the implementation of multiple observation/assessment strategies including
anecdotal records, event samples, rating scales, and portfolios to identify specific
needs of individual children with diverse abilities and to create appropriate learning
experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to practice responsible assessment
and effectively use tools to assess the child, teacher practices and indoor and outdoor
environments to enhance programming; and explain the importance of assessment partnerships
with families and other professionals.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 234 - Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
EDU 234 - Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging
relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed
on typical and atypical child development, working with diverse families to provide
positive, supportive, and engaging early learning activities and interactions through
field experiences and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and
Development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate responsive curriculum
planning, respectful relationships and exposure to a variety of developmentally appropriate
experiences/materials that support a foundation for healthy development and growth
of culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children birth to 36 months.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 280 - Language and Literacy Experiences
EDU 280 - Language and Literacy Experiences
This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy
experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Topics
include developmental sequences for children's emergent receptive and expressive language,
print concepts, appropriate observations/assessments, literacy enriched environments,
quality selection of diverse literature, interactive media, and inclusive practices.
Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally
appropriate language and literacy experiences for children who are culturally, linguistically
and ability diverse.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
|
Total: 15 |
*Add Math/Natural Science elective, see list below.
Fall Semester 2
Course | EDU 146 - Child Guidance
EDU 146 - Child Guidance
This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships
with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally
appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/supportive learning environments,
cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations,
the importance of communication with children/families including using technology
and the use of formative assessments in establishing intentional strategies for children
with unique needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect
strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive
behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children's social, emotional
and cognitive development.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 216 - Foundations of Education
EDU 216 - Foundations of Education
This course introduces the examination of the American educational systems and the
teaching profession. Topics include the historical and philosophical influences on
education, various perspectives on educational issues, and experiences in birth through
grade 12 classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to reflect on classroom
observations, analyze the different educational approaches, including classical/traditional
and progressive, and have knowledge of the various roles of educational systems at
the federal, state and local level.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 251 - Exploration Activities
EDU 251 - Exploration Activities
This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology,
engineering, math, and social studies through investigative experiences aligned with
NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on exploring
fundamental concepts, scope and sequence, and teaching strategies to engage each child
through play and open-ended discovery in indoor/outdoor environments. Upon completion,
students should be able to understand major concepts in each content area and implement
developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive experiences
for all young children.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 259 - Curriculum Planning
EDU 259 - Curriculum Planning
This course is designed to focus on using content knowledge to build effective developmentally
appropriate approaches that are culturally responsive, equitable, and ability diverse
for young children. Topics include components of curriculum, a variety of curriculum
models, authentic observation and assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate
experiences and indoor/outdoor environments aligned with the NC Foundations for Early
Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to understand,
evaluate, and use developmentally appropriate curriculum to plan for the individual/group
needs of young children.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 261 - Early Childhood Administration I
EDU 261 - Early Childhood Administration I
This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting
child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures,
NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration.
Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally appropriate
program philosophy, locate current state licensing regulations, analyze a business
plan and examine comprehensive program policies and procedures.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | COM 231 - Public Speaking
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | |
Credits | Total: 18 |
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
EDU 146 - Child Guidance
EDU 146 - Child Guidance
This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships
with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally
appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/supportive learning environments,
cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations,
the importance of communication with children/families including using technology
and the use of formative assessments in establishing intentional strategies for children
with unique needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect
strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive
behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children's social, emotional
and cognitive development.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 216 - Foundations of Education
EDU 216 - Foundations of Education
This course introduces the examination of the American educational systems and the
teaching profession. Topics include the historical and philosophical influences on
education, various perspectives on educational issues, and experiences in birth through
grade 12 classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to reflect on classroom
observations, analyze the different educational approaches, including classical/traditional
and progressive, and have knowledge of the various roles of educational systems at
the federal, state and local level.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 251 - Exploration Activities
EDU 251 - Exploration Activities
This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology,
engineering, math, and social studies through investigative experiences aligned with
NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on exploring
fundamental concepts, scope and sequence, and teaching strategies to engage each child
through play and open-ended discovery in indoor/outdoor environments. Upon completion,
students should be able to understand major concepts in each content area and implement
developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive experiences
for all young children.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 259 - Curriculum Planning
EDU 259 - Curriculum Planning
This course is designed to focus on using content knowledge to build effective developmentally
appropriate approaches that are culturally responsive, equitable, and ability diverse
for young children. Topics include components of curriculum, a variety of curriculum
models, authentic observation and assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate
experiences and indoor/outdoor environments aligned with the NC Foundations for Early
Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to understand,
evaluate, and use developmentally appropriate curriculum to plan for the individual/group
needs of young children.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 261 - Early Childhood Administration I
EDU 261 - Early Childhood Administration I
This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting
child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures,
NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration.
Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally appropriate
program philosophy, locate current state licensing regulations, analyze a business
plan and examine comprehensive program policies and procedures.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
COM 231 - Public Speaking
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
|
|
|
|
Total: 18 |
Spring Semester 2
Course | PSY 150 - General Psychology
PSY 150 - General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics
include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation,
cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge
of the science of psychology.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 221 - Children With Exceptionalities
EDU 221 - Children With Exceptionalities
This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings,
evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials,
and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities
and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental
screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community
partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities,
describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance
of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations
to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies
and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 235 - School-Age Development and Programs
EDU 235 - School-Age Development and Programs
This course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings for school-age
children. Emphasis is placed on principles of development, environmental planning,
and positive guidance techniques and program development. Upon completion, students
should be able to discuss developmental principles for culturally, linguistically,
and ability diverse children ages five to twelve and plan and implement developmentally
appropriate programs and activities.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 262 - Early Childhood Administration II
EDU 262 - Early Childhood Administration II
This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and
program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program
evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations,
leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood
advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components
of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community
into programs.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
Class Hours | 3.00 |
Credits | 3.00 |
Course | EDU 284 - Early Childhood Capstone Practicum
EDU 284 - Early Childhood Capstone Practicum
This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills in a three
star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment.
Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate
activities and environments for all children; supporting/engaging families; and modeling
reflective and professional practices based on national and state guidelines. Upon
completion, students should be able to apply NC Foundations for Early Learning and
Development to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate
guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors, including the use of appropriate
technology, as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty assessments.
Class: 1.00 Lab: 9.00
Credits: 4.00
|
Class Hours | 1.00 |
Lab Hours | 9.00 |
Credits | 4.00 |
Course | |
Credits | Total: 16 |
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
PSY 150 - General Psychology
PSY 150 - General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics
include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation,
cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge
of the science of psychology.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 221 - Children With Exceptionalities
EDU 221 - Children With Exceptionalities
This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings,
evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials,
and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities
and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental
screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community
partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities,
describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance
of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations
to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies
and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 235 - School-Age Development and Programs
EDU 235 - School-Age Development and Programs
This course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings for school-age
children. Emphasis is placed on principles of development, environmental planning,
and positive guidance techniques and program development. Upon completion, students
should be able to discuss developmental principles for culturally, linguistically,
and ability diverse children ages five to twelve and plan and implement developmentally
appropriate programs and activities.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 262 - Early Childhood Administration II
EDU 262 - Early Childhood Administration II
This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and
program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program
evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations,
leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood
advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components
of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community
into programs.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
|
3.00 |
|
|
3.00 |
EDU 284 - Early Childhood Capstone Practicum
EDU 284 - Early Childhood Capstone Practicum
This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills in a three
star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment.
Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate
activities and environments for all children; supporting/engaging families; and modeling
reflective and professional practices based on national and state guidelines. Upon
completion, students should be able to apply NC Foundations for Early Learning and
Development to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate
guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors, including the use of appropriate
technology, as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty assessments.
Class: 1.00 Lab: 9.00
Credits: 4.00
|
1.00 |
9.00 |
|
4.00 |
|
|
|
|
Total: 16 |
*Add Humanities Elective (See List)
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives List
ART-111 Art Appreciation (3)
MUS-110 Music Appreciation (3)
PHI-215 Philosophical Issues (3)
PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics (3)
Math/Natural Science Electives List
BIO-110 Principles of Biology (4)
BIO-111 General Biology I (4)
GEL-111 Geology (3)
MAT-110 Math Measurement & Literacy (3)
MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy (3)