2021–2022 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS E102 Pathway to Patient Care Seminar 0 hours, 0 credits This seminar course prepares students for completing the TEAS exam and exploring career opportunities in healthcare. Students will learn skills to support effective studying and test- taking in the TEAS areas of math, reading, and science. Prerequisite: Student must have evidence on record with the University of a TEAS attempt within the past 12 months. E242 Career Development 20 hours, 2 credits This course is designed to study the personal and professional characteristics necessary for obtaining and maintaining suitable employment. The student will assemble a complete job-seeking portfolio including their resume and references, letters of application and appreciation, documentation of work and educational history, and demonstration of skills through examples of student work. The course includes an in-depth study of self-marketing approaches, job interviewing techniques, and professionalism as well as participation in a mock interview. Prerequisite: Expected to be completed in the student’s second-to-last or final quarter of the applicable credential level. ECO1000 Principles of Economics 40 hours, 4 credits This course offers a broad overview of economic theory, history, and development. Philosophies, policies, and terms of market economies will be explored. This course includes microeconomics and macroeconomic concepts. Prerequisite: None ECO3250 Managerial Economics 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to enable students to assess, understand, and evaluate managerial economics in the context of large and small businesses. Students will gain knowledgeable insight of how to solve real-life problems through questions and answers, problem sets, and a systematic approach to applying advanced concepts of both macroeconomics and microeconomics to business environments. Prerequisite: None ECO4223 Money and Banking 40 hours, 4 credits This course is an examination of the structure and operations of our monetary systems. In this course, topics covered include the fundamentals of money and financial markets, commercial banking, and its regulation. Prerequisite: None EEC1202 Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides a foundation for establishing curriculum and instruction practices for children from Birth to Age 8. This course will connect developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to developing young children’s individual goals and curriculum to support learning across domains and content areas. Pedagogical methods and approaches for early childhood programming will be introduced. Students will continue to prepare for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) standards and application requirements. Pre- or co-requisite: Foundations of Child Development EEC1700 Foundations of Child Development 40 hours, 4 credits This course explores developmental domains, theories, and characteristics of children from birth to age 8. Students become familiar with the core considerations of developmentally appropriate practice and learning theories to support children throughout development. Students are introduced to the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) standards and application requirements. Prerequisite: None EEC1735 Health, Safety, and Nutrition/CDA Application 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the standards and procedures governing safety, health, and nutrition practices in early childhood education. Students examine guidelines for establishing safe and healthy environments for children from birth to age 8. Students learn strategies for establishing appropriate nutrition, controlling illness, and addressing children’s special health needs. Students also explore the Child Development Associate Degree (CDA) standards and application requirements and, if eligible, students may apply for the CDA Credential at the completion of this course. Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction EEC1960 Field Experience I: Knowledge 60 hours, 4 credits Under externship supervision, the student will observe and implement developmentally appropriate practices while interacting with children and adults. Prerequisite: None EEC1961 Field Experience II: Planning 60 hours, 4 credits Students continue their externship experience in an early childhood setting. The focus is on developmentally appropriate practices and leadership. Prerequisite: EEC1960 Field Experience I: Knowledge EEC1962 Field Experience III: Reflection 60 hours, 4 credits Students will complete their externship experience in an early childhood setting. The focus is on developmentally appropriate practices and leadership. Prerequisite: EEC1961 Field Experience II: Planning EEC1970 Early Childhood Education Exploration I: Knowledge 40 hours, 4 credits This course is an introduction to early childhood education as a profession and practice. It explores the history, policies and standards for early childhood education programs. It introduces to developmentally appropriate practices for young children and developing relationships through positive communication. Prerequisite: None EEC1971 Early Childhood Education Exploration II: Planning 40 hours, 4 credits This course continues to focus on early childhood education as a profession and practice from the perspective of planning for the learning environment. It explores the early childhood education environment, schedule, routines, experiences and learning activities. It continues the conversation on developmentally appropriate practices including demonstrating a respect for diversity and equity. Prerequisite: EEC1970 Early Childhood Education Exploration I: Knowledge ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 99 EEC1972 Early Childhood Education Exploration III: Reflection 40 hours, 4 credits This course continues to focus on early childhood education as a profession and practice from the perspectives of developing professional, ethical, and equitable relationships with children, families, and colleagues. It will introduce students to reflective practices encouraging growth and development as professional educators. It will also cover national position statements on equity, ethical conduct, and the professional standards for early childhood educators. Prerequisite: EEC1971 Early Childhood Education Exploration II: Planning EEC2213 Language and Literacy Acquisition 40 hours, 4 credits Students will examine how infant, toddler, preschool, and school-aged English language learners acquire language and literacy. They will be exposed to early childhood programs that support children’s home languages, and explore how to create an environment that sustains English language learners. Prerequisite: EEC1700 Foundations of Child Development EEC2225 Guiding Children’s Behavior 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore how to use guidance in the early childhood setting, with an emphasis on understanding why young children exhibit certain behaviors, and how we can meet the child’s needs effectively and with support. Students will learn how to provide positive guidance to young children with challenging behavior. Prerequisite: Foundations of Child Development EEC2270 Introduction to English Language Learners 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore effective ways to adapt English language instruction to teach learners in our increasingly diverse population of young children and families. They will examine a range of communication styles, learning styles, and behaviors that affect English language teaching and learning. They will analyze the development of English language skills in all domains through social and cultural lenses. Prerequisite: EEC1700 Foundations of Child Development EEC2271 Curriculum and Instruction for Children with Special Needs 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore how to adapt developmentally appropriate curriculum to support the development of children with special needs. They will learn strategies for effective partnering with other professionals and parents to ensure the achievement of developmental goals. Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction EEC2272 The Inclusive Classroom 40 hours, 4 credits Students will learn strategies for promoting and supporting an inclusive classroom. They will analyze environmental restrictions and explore how to support young children with special needs in the early childhood setting. Prerequisite: Foundations of Child Development EEC2329 Parent Education and Support 40 hours, 4 credits Students will investigate how resources are assessed, allocated, and utilized within families. They will explore strategies for helping families manage resources through various problem- solving methods. Prerequisite: Foundations of Child Development EEC2401 Dynamics of the Family 40 hours, 4 credits This course will focus on the family’s influence on the growth and development of children. Family systems and parenting styles will be discussed. The course will explore issues that families of today face and how educators can support their success through communication and engagement. Prerequisite: Foundations of Child Development EEC2403 Advocating for Children with Special Needs 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore current trends, resources, and advocacy on behalf of young children with special needs. They will examine their role in supporting and advocating for young children with special needs and their families. Prerequisite: Foundations of Child Development EEC2500 Infant and Toddler Development 40 hours, 4 credits This course will provide the foundation for responsive, relationship-based curriculum for infants and toddlers in group care. This course will introduce the philosophy and theory behind primary care, continuity of care, and respectful care as it relates to brain and attachment research. Explores ways of creating environments for infant/toddler group care which foster optimum social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Prerequisite: Foundations of Child Development EEC2613 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore effective strategies for observation and assessment in early childhood education. They will understand the observation, assessment, and planning cycle and its impact on promoting children’s development. Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction EEC2935 Summative Project for Early Childhood Education 20 hours, 2 credits This course culminates a student’s learning from throughout their early childhood education program. Students will assemble a cumulative portfolio to share their competence with the Transferable Skills in the areas of family engagement, observation and assessment, behavior guidance, culturally responsive practices, curriculum development and advocacy in the early childhood education field. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed