2024–2025 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 103 DIG4540C Digital Video Production 60 hours, 4 credits This course will explore the organizational, technical, and creative aspects of professional-level video productions. Basic project management, shooting and production, and technical aspects of shot selection will be explored. Applying these processes and techniques will result in a final production with appropriate scene selection, sound production, video formatting, and professional- level video output. Prerequisite: GRA3600C Designing for the User Experience DIG4800C Senior Design Portfolio 70 hours, 4 credits Students will create an online portfolio representing their creative and technical accomplishments that highlight their potential for further professional development. The collected work will demonstrate a breadth of design solutions aimed at a diverse group of target markets. Students will polish their communication skills through discussing and presenting their work. Prerequisite: Must be taken at the end of the program/last term DIG4970C Senior Design Capstone 70 hours, 4 credits This course further refines students’ skills in Design Thinking, research and synthesis, design practice, and the user experience in preparation for a graphic design career. This course prepares designers to ideate and produce innovative advertising and marketing campaigns through the development of creative design strategies, using current and emerging technologies in solving complex design problems Prerequisite: Must be taken in student’s last quarter 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 In this course, students will study the personal and professional characteristics necessary to obtain and maintain employment. Students will assess their professional goals and research viable positions in their fields of study. The course includes an in-depth study of self-marketing approaches, resume writing, job interviewing techniques, and professionalism. 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 for students to gain an understanding of managerial economics. Students will delve into microeconomics by applying it to advanced business models. Managerial economics will be applied to business environments that affect production decisions and economic output. 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. Prerequisite: None 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: None 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. Pre- or corequisite: EEC1970 Early Childhood Education Exploration I: Knowledge 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. Pre- or corequisite: EEC1971 Early Childhood Education Exploration II: Planning EEC2213 Language and Literacy Acquisition 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore how children develop language and literacy skills as both single and dual language learners. Students will learn typical language and speech acquisition patterns, supportive practices for language acquisition and to support inclusion of dual-language learners in group settings. Students will also explore how to promote the development of literacy skills and behaviors for our youngest children. Prerequisite: EEC1700 Foundations of Child Development EEC2225 Guiding Children’s Behavior 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore how to use positive behavior guidance practices in the early childhood setting, with an emphasis on culturally responsive supports, trauma sensitivity and powerful interactions. Students will discuss how educators and adults can promote self-regulation and incorporate positive behavior practices into their everyday work with children’s social-emotional development. Prerequisite: None EEC2270 Introduction to English Language Learners 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore effective ways to support English language learners in our increasingly diverse population of young children and families. Students will consider language and speech development from both an English and dual-language learner perspective, as well as the promotion of supportive environments and activities. Additionally, students will consider how personal biases may influence interactions and behavior towards children and families of English language learners. Prerequisite: EEC1700 Foundations of Child Development EEC2271 Curriculum and Instruction for Children with Special Needs 40 hours, 4 credits Students will explore strategies to adapt developmentally appropriate curriculum and collaborate with families and professionals to support developmental goals for children with special needs. Topics include creating inclusive learning environments, differentiating instruction, using assessment data to establish curriculum, and assessing the progress of children with special needs. Prerequisite: EEC1202 Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
