Education

EDC  101            Intro. to Early Childhood Education & care     3 cr

This is a survey course that studies the physical, creative, language, cognitive, social, and moral development of children birth through age twelve, creating safe and healthy learning environments, how children learn, self-esteem and guidance, working with parents, and program management for group and family child care centers. This course serves as the required licensing course for family child care and group child care center teacher aides and provides the required additional ten hours of training required to serve infants, toddlers, and school-age children.   (Fall)

EDC  103            Creative Activities for the Classroom        3 cr

This course is designed for teachers, teacher-aides, and others involved in the education of children. Collaborative group discussion and hands-on experiences will help students plan classroom programs based on the developmental needs of children. (Spring)

EDC  110            Introduction to Higher Education        3 cr 

This course is intended to build skills that will help students succeed academically.  This is a required course for all students, and it should be taken during the student's first year at college.  Topics include study skills, time management, library skills, critical thinking, career development, and interpersonal skills. (Fall, Spring)

EDC 130            Child Growth and Development        3 cr 

This course is a cross-cultural study of the effects of genetics, heredity, and the environment on the growth of the human being from conception to puberty. The areas of physical, spiritual, cognitive, emotional, and social development will be explored. It is designed for teacher education candidates and parents searching for ways to prevent and solve children’s problems, adjust to the parenting role, and learn constructive disciplining techniques. (Fall)

EDC/(PSY)   230    Educational Psychology        3 cr

Course topics include the study of behavior, thought, learning, and problem solving processes, understanding cultural, social, emotional, and intellectual differences, self-esteem, motivation, and personality development. Implications of each of these principles with regard to the learning and teaching environment are stressed. (Spring)

EDC  250            Selected Studies        1-4 cr

Topics will reflect particular competencies of the faculty, and will consider the needs and requests of the student.  (Fall, Spring)

EDC  251            Environmental Ed. Teaching Techniques               3 cr

This course is designed for current and future teachers and educators.  Students will receive curriculum training and accreditation in projects WILD, AQUATIC, and LEARNING TREE.  The class will cover interpretive techniques and communication skills and ideas for incorporating environmental education into a variety of grades and subjects.  (Spring)

EDC  252            Intro. to Am. Indian Culture for Teachers         3 cr   

A survey of the historical, cultural, and community events that comprise tribal life.  This course will give teachers a framework for understanding and facilitating Native American learning environments that are accurate and supportive.  (Fall)

EDC  260      CHILD GUIDANCE AND SELF-CONCEPT        3 CR 

This course is a study of the moral development of children, their self-esteem and the relationship to child guidance strategies, both preventive and functionally related for normal to challenging behaviors. The course includes a broad understanding of the cultural, moral, social and familial contexts which children and their teachers bring to the relationship.  Pre-requisite: EDC 101 & 130 (Spring)

EDC 270   EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP PRACTICES 3CR                                               

This course is a study of the financial, personnel, policy and conceptual components of early childhood program management for public and private settings. It also focuses on the professional role in the field, with the community and with families. Pre-requisite EDC 101 & 130 (Spring)        

EDC  291            FIELD PRACTICUM        5 CR

Structured field experience that gives the student direct contact with various instructional and non-instructional aspects of education. (Fall, Spring)

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