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This course is an in-depth study of child development in children ages birth to 8, with an emphasis on the first three years. Students will examine the domains of development, developmental milestones, identifying developmental concerns and delays and planning for child development as an early childhood teacher - all through the lens of culture and developmentally appropriate practice. Fifty field experience hours are required in an infant/toddler setting for this class Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course will introduce candidates to the Early Childhood profession. Candidates will observe in a variety of developmentally appropriate infant, toddler and two-year-old programs. Various techniques and strategies for observation and assessment of infants, toddlers and two year olds will be used. Candidates will learn to evaluate programs and practices related to the education of infants, toddlers and two year olds. Candidates will also be introduced to using assessment tools for program evaluation purposes. 25 preclinical hours are required in this course. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 100 Current TB test and background check required. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

This course focuses on the history of ideas, individuals and events that have influenced the curriculum, organization, policies and philosophies of education in the United States. A special topic option allows teacher candidate to pursue topics of interest within the education spectrum (early child education, elementary education and special education). This course requires a field-based assignment that will allow the teacher candidate to explore the relationship between the school and the surrounding community. The field –based assignment requires a minimum of 10 hours. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours

Students will construct an understanding of speech and language acquisition in children birth through five years of age. An examination and analysis of typical, a typical and bilingual language patterns and their relationship to cognitive and social development will be included. Activities and strategies will be explored regarding early literacy and classroom intervention. Educational issues related to linguistically diverse children and families will be researched using the Internet as a resource. This course requires 15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): Psychology of Early Childhood or an equivalent course in Developmental Psychology, current TB test and background check required Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours

This course examines the dynamics of family life, family challenges, family stresses, and their impact on child development. The course explores the ecological contexts in which children live, the relationships among families, child care settings, communities, and broader social and cultural systems, and the personal and cultural filters through which early childhood professionals view children and their families. Emphasis is on the current social, political, legislative, and economic status of children and their families and the crises they face. Students will study existing community interventions that support children and their families and discuss the issue of public policy and private advocacy. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours