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ECE 101
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
3 CR. (3L)
CORQ: ECE 102. Provides an introduction to Early Childhood Education. Includes the eight key areas of professional knowledge: Child Growth and Development; Health, Nutrition and Safety; Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Guidance; Family and Community Relationships; Diversity; Professionalism; Administration and Supervision. Focuses on ages birth through age eight.
ECE 102
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB TECHNIQUES
3 CR. (1L/4 LBA)
CORQ: ECE 101. Focuses on a classroom seminar and placement in a child care setting. The supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe children, to practice appropriate interactions, and to develop effective guidance and management techniques. Addresses ages birth through age 8.
ECE 103
GUIDANCE STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: ENG 060, REA 060, or equivalent assessment test score. Explores guidance theories, applications, goals, techniques and factors that influence expectations, classroom management issues, and prosocial skills. Addresses ages birth through age 8.
ECE 111
INFANT AND TODDLER THEORY AND PRACTICE
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: ENG 060, REA 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. Presents an overview of theories, applications (including observations) and issues pertinent to infant and toddler development in group and\or family settings. Includes state requirements for licensing, health, safety and nutrition issues.
ECE 112
INTRO TO INFANT/TODDLERS LAB TECHNIQUES
3 CR. (1L/4 LBA)
CORQ: ECE 111. Includes a classroom seminar and placement in an infant and\or toddler setting. The supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe, to practice appropriate interactions and to develop effective guidance and nurturing techniques with infants and\or toddlers. Addresses ages prenatal through age 2.
ECE 178
High/Scope
CR. (3)
PRQ: REA 060 or equivalent assessment test score. High/Scope is a curriculum approach that provides students with an experiential learning opportunity.
ECE 195
SCHOOL AGE CHILD IN CHILD CARE
2 CR. (2L)
Explores important issues of before and after school care (school holiday and summer day camp), emphasizing child development, health, safety, and appropriate activities for school-age children in the child care setting.
ECE 205
NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: ENG 060, REA 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. Focuses on nutrition, health and safety as a key factor for optimal growth and development of young children. Includes nutrient knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities and communication with families. Addresses ages from prenatal through age 8.
ECE 220
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: METHODS AND TECHNIQUES
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: ECE 101, ECE 102, and CIS 110, ENG 090, REA 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development. Includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials and experiences, and quality in early childhood programs.
ECE 225
LANGUAGE AND COGNITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: ENG 060, REA 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. CORQ: CIS 110 or equivalent assessment test score. Examines theories of cognitive and language development as a framework for conceptualizing the way children acquire thinking skills. Includes observing, planning, facilitating, creative representation, and evaluating strategies within the context of play. Focuses on language, science, math, problem solving and logical thinking. Addresses ages birth through age 8.
ECE 226
CREATIVITY AND THE YOUNG CHILD
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: ENG 060, REA 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. Provides an emphasis on encouraging and supporting creative self expression and problem solving skills in children. Explores creative learning theories and research. Focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies in all developmental domains. Addresses ages birth through age 8.
ECE 228
LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
3 CR. (3L)
Presents strategies for optimum language development, literacy, social and emotional development. Supports children’s language and literacy in home, classroom, and community settings. Provides appropriate teacher/child verbal interactions, classroom environments, and activities. Addresses ages birth through age 8.
ECE 238
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
4 CR. (4L)
PRQ: CIS 110, ENG 090, REA 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains and the concept of the whole child and how adults can provide a supportive environment. Ages addressed: prenatal through age 12. This course has an early childhood laboratory component.
ECE 240
ADMINISTRATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: CIS 110 or equivalent assessment test score. ECE 101, ECE 102, ECE 103, ECE 220, ECE 238. CORQ: ENG 121 or equivalent assessment test score, ECE 241. Examines Colorado‘s minimal licensing requirements, as well as optimal standards pertaining to the operation of programs for young children. Focuses on the director’s administrative skills and role as a community advocate for young children. Addresses ages birth through age 12.
ECE 241
ADMINISTRATION: HUMAN RELATIONS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: CIS 110 or equivalent assessment test score. CORQ: ENG 121 or equivalent assessment test score. Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood professional’s responsibilities. Includes director-staff relationships, staff development, leadership strategies, parent-professional partnerships, and community interaction.
ECE 256
WORKING WITH PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY SYSTEMS
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: REA 090, ENG 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. CORQ: CIS 110 or equivalent assessment test score. Examines attitudes and family values systems and how they affect parent-professional partnerships. Addresses communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies. Plans effective activities and programs for parent involvement. Addresses ages birth through 8.
ECE 260
EXCEPTIONAL CHILD
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: CIS 110, ENG 090, REA 090, or equivalent assessment test scores. Presents an overview of typical and atypical developmental progression. Includes planning techniques, learning strategies, legal requirements and accommodations and adaptations that are necessary in order to create an integrated classroom environment for a child with a wide range of exceptionalities. Focuses on ages birth through age 8.
ECE 288
PRACTICUM: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
3 CR. (1L/4 PRC)
PRQ: CIS 110, ENG 090, REA 090, or equivalent assessment test score. Provides students with advanced field experience opportunities in early childhood education programs.
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