**Review** Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

EDEC 205 Nutrition, Health, and Safety

Nutrition, health and safety as key factors for optimal growth and development of young children. Nutrient knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, management and safety. Prenatal through age 8.
3

EDEC 220 Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques

An overview of early childhood curriculum development. Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate instruction.
3

EDEC 240 Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Program

Examines Colorado's minimal licensing requirements, as well as optimal standards pertaining to the operation of programs for young children. Focuses on the director's administrative skills and role as a community advocate for young children. Addresses ages birth through 12.
3

EDEC 241 Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood

Human relations component of an early childhood professional's responsibilities: director-staff relationships, leadership strategies, parent partnerships and community interaction.
3

EDEC 250 Diverse Early Language and Literacy

Foundational study of oral language development and early literacy learning in multi-cultural and multi-linguistic classrooms.

3

Prerequisites

Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Early Childhood (and) Elementary Education (and) Theatre Arts Major(s)

EDEC 262 ECE Practicum Field Experience I

Field-based learning practicum in partnership schools under the supervision and coordination of university faculty and partner school personnel for 16 weeks. S/U graded.

2

Prerequisites

Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP

Corequisites

EDEC 250

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Early Childhood Major(s)

Course Fee

Supervision Fee Required