Updated: April 2, 2004
Course Number
|
Course Name |
Course Description |
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FCSC 2121 |
Child
Development (4) |
Incorporates
classroom instruction with laboratory application of child development
research and theory in physical, intellectual and social/emotional
domains. Emphasizes early childhood
years. Prerequisite: sophomore
standing |
|
FCSC 2122 |
Laboratory
(1) |
This
laboratory observation course is designed for students with a background in
child development theory. Students
will learn child observation techniques, how to write laboratory reports, and
how to apply them to evaluating a child’s development in all domains |
|
FCSC 2131 |
Family
Relations (3) |
This course
provides an overview of current research on family relations, family theory,
and family dynamics across the lifespan.
An ecological and family system approach will be used, with particular
focus paid to the understanding of contextual influences on families. |
|
FCSC 4124 |
Families
of Children with Special Needs (3) |
Deals
with importance of including family in the process of early intervention with
the preschool child with special needs.
Prerequisite:
junior/senior standing or consent of instructor. (Normally offered
fall semester) |
|
FCSC 4130 |
Internship
in Child Development (6-8) |
Provides
professional child development and early childhood education majors with an
in-depth experience working with children from birth to age five. Students will gain experience including
planning lessons, teaching, assessing children and conducting parent conferences. Prerequisites: FCSC 2121; FCSC 4128 or EDEC 3210;
junior status. (Offered all semesters) |
|
FCSC 5129 |
Seminar
in Child Development (3) |
Advanced
study of the cognitive, social-emotional, communicative, moral, and
physical/motor development of children and adolescents, with an emphasis on
cultural and contextual influences on development. |
|
EDCI 1020 |
Introduction
to Early Childhood Education (3) |
Introduces
the student to the field of early childhood education through lecture
discussion, observation, and participation.
The student will be exposed to different programs in the
community. Topics to be explored
include components of quality programs, child development theory, curriculum
development, learning environments, classroom management, parent-teacher
relationships, importance of play, and teaching as a profession. |
|
EDCI 1100 |
Observation
and Guidance of Young Children (2) |
Effective
methods of observation and guidance to meet the children’s needs individually
and in groups with an emphasis on promoting a positive and constructive
climate in the early childhood setting.
Topics include assessments, recording behaviors, planning
environments, materials and equipment, scheduling, discipline and
parent-teacher communication. Prerequisites: EDCI 1020, FCSC 2122, PSYC 2300, or
permission of instructor. |
|
EDCI 1105 |
Observation
and Guidance of Young Children Lab (1) |
Supervised
experience in the observation and guidance of young children at an early
childhood center. Offered on campus
spring semester. Prerequisite: EDCI 1100 (or concurrent enrollment). |
|
EDEC 1020 |
Introduction
to Early Childhood Education (3) |
Introduces
students to the field of early childhood education through lecture, discussion,
observation and participation. The
student will be exposed to different programs currently in operation in the
community and region. Special emphasis
will be placed on evaluating early childhood education as a career. |
|
EDEC 3000 |
Observing
Young Children (3) |
The
general goal of the course is to introduce students to observation and
recording techniques appropriate for assessing the growth and development of
young children in the school setting.
A secondary goal is to understand how observation and recording
techniques can facilitate curriculum planning and parent-teacher
conferences. Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 and FCSC 2121. |
|
EDEC 3220 |
School
Programs for Young Children (Math/Science & Humanities Methods) (3) |
Describes,
identifies, and examines programs and best practices of teaching young
children in school settings. Lecture
and discussion are supported by a two-hour practicum in an early childhood
school setting. Prerequisites: EDEC 1020, 3000 and FCSC 2121. |
|
EDEC 4320 |
Oral
and Written Language Acquisition (3) |
Introduces
the student to the nature of language development as it pertains to oral and
written communication in education.
Recent research in the areas of oral and written language acquisition
is compared and contrasted. Implications for facilitating the development of all language
modes in educational settings is emphasized. Prerequisites: EDST 2000 and junior class standing or
consent of instructor. |
|
EDEC 5210 |
Early
Childhood Education (2-3) |
This is
an advanced professional course for students interested in current practices,
curriculum, and research in the field of early childhood education. Prerequisite: B.A. in elementary education or consent of
instructor. |
|
PSYC 2300 |
Child
Psychology (3) |
Explores
development and behavior of children from conception to adolescence,
emphasizing major roles played by maturation and learning. Acquaints students with the area of child
study in terms of research. |