Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022

EDEC 400 Child Development in Context (0-8 years)

This course encompasses early childhood development (0-8 years) and research based classroom adaptations of the four domains: physical, psycho-social, cognitive, and language development. Observations are required for understanding child development within the context of pluralistic environments.
3

EDEC 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

EDEC 450 Family Diversity and Involvement Early Childhood Education

The major purpose of this course is to present the theoretical foundation and practical applications of family diversity and parent involvement in early childhood education.
3

EDEC 455 Creative Expression and Play in Early Childhood

Addresses the importance of high quality and meaningful play and creative arts experience across the early childhood curriculum. Applies the creative arts to enhance the development of basic skills.
3

EDEC 461 Early Childhood Curriculum Language Arts

Developmentally appropriate programming for children ages 3-8 in the curriculum areas of literacy and the social world. Appropriate assessment for programming will be included.
3

Prerequisites

(GPA-3.0) and (EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP) and (EDEC 360 with a minimum grade of D-)

EDEC 463 Early Childhood Curriculum Social Studies

This course teaches teachers of young children the subject area of social studies in K-3 curriculum. Content knowledge and teaching strategies will be the focus of the course. During the semester, students will be in a field experience associated with the literacy methods course that will allow them to also focus on the area of social studies within an elementary primary classroom.
3

Prerequisites

(GPA-3.0) and (EDFE 120 or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)

Corequisites

EDEC 464 and EDEC 465 and EDEC 480

EDEC 464 Early Childhood Curriculum Language Arts

The focus of this course is on teaching young children in K-3 classrooms appropriate language arts and literacy instruction. It is designed to provide early childhood education students with an overview of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to successfully teach and support young learners in the area of language arts. Eighty hours of field experience are also required for this course. The field experience will focus on observations of literacy instruction and assignments that integrate literacy with other content areas.
4

Prerequisites

(GPA-3.0) and (EDFE 120 or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)

Corequisites

EDEC 463 and EDEC 465 and EDEC 480

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Early Childhood Major(s)

EDEC 465 Managing Early Childhood Classrooms

Examine components of effective classroom management procedures with children in groups. Topics include theoretical perspectives, rules and organization, pro-social behavior, and effective pedagogical decisions.
2

Prerequisites

(GPA-3.0) and (EDFE 120 or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)

Corequisites

EDEC 463 and EDEC 464 and EDEC 480

EDEC 475 Assessment for Primary Classrooms

Assessment issues, practices, and techniques in the K-3 elementary school classrooms.
3

EDEC 480 Early Childhood Curriculum II Mathematics and Science

Subject areas of mathematics and science in K-3 curriculum. Content knowledge, effective teaching strategies, and assessment will be the focus of the course. Ninety-six hours of field experience required.
6

Prerequisites

(GPA-3.0) and (EDFE 120 or Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP)

Corequisites

EDEC 463 and EDEC 464 and EDEC 465

EDEC 490 Early Childhood Student Teaching

This is a field-based course, providing full-time focused teaching experience in grades K-3 for 16 weeks (640 clock hours). Main Campus students must take 12 credits. Urban Education students must take 6 credits. S/U graded.
6-12

Prerequisites

(GPA-3.0) and (EDFE 130 with a minimum grade of S or (Passed Required Praxis and Completion of Application for Student Tching))

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

Course Fee

Supervision Fee Required