ECE 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
| Description: | ECE 101 offers an introduction to the early childhood education and education field with emphasis on the history of early childhood education, the variety of operations, services, facilities, career opportunities, and basic child development principles. The laboratory includes field studies in a variety of early childhood centers. Reading of periodical articles is required to introduce the student to early childhood education and the authors and publications of the profession. Students are required to complete fifteen hours of classroom observation in an educational setting. |
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| Credit hours: | 3-0-3 |
| Prerequisite(s): | eligibility for ENGL 090 and ENGL 097 |
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| Offered: | Offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer. |
Spring 2010 Offerings
| Course | Sec | Beg | End | Days | Instructor | Notes |
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| ECE 101 | V1 | Online | Helm, J |
Fall 2009 Offerings
| Course | Sec | Beg | End | Days | Instructor | Notes |
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| ECE 101 | V1 | Online | Helm, J |
Early Childhood Education Courses
| Number | Title | Hours |
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| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3-0-3 |
| ECE 102 | School-Age Child Care | 2-0-2 |
| ECE 103 | Child Guidance | 2-0-2 |
| ECE 110 | Health, Nutrition, and Safety for Young Children | 3-0-3 |
| ECE 111 | Children's Literature | 3-0-3 |
| ECE 112 | Math & Science for Young Children | 2-2-3 |
| ECE 113 | Art, Music, & Drama for Young Children | 2-2-3 |
| ECE 114 | Play Activities for Young Children | 2-2-3 |
| ECE 116 | Infant/Toddler Development | 3-0-3 |
| ECE 203 | Child, Family, and Community | 3-0-3 |
| ECE 210 | Curriculum Design for Early Childhood | 3-0-3 |
| ECE 220 | Child Care Administration & Organization | 3-0-3 |
| ECE 230 | Early Childhood Program Management | 4-0-4 |
| ECE 235 | Early Childhood Business Management | 3-0-3 |
| ECE 290 | Work Experience Practicum & Seminar | 1-1-1 to 3 |
