| FIRST YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway ORENG-119Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
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| ENG-120 | Composition I ENG-120Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.
| 3.0 |
| EDU-103 | Teaching/Learning W/Technology EDU-103This course features practical ways to use various types of technology for the K-12 classroom teacher. This is a basic course in microcomputers, their operation, and utilization in K-12 classrooms.
| 3.0 |
| EDU-100 | Introduction to Education EDU-100An overview of the American education system. Social, historical and philosophical foundations give perspective to an examination of current issues, policies and trends in the field of education, including cultural diversity. A 30 hours practical lab is required for this course.
| 3.0 |
| MAT-118 | Math for Elem Teachers I MAT-118A course designed for Elementary Education majors. Topics include number theory, probability and statistics, development of numeration systems, sets, functions, mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Counts as general education requirement for elementary education majors when taken in sequence with MAT-218.
| 3.0 |
| ECE-110 | Child Behavior Management ECE-110This course focuses on the use of positive redirective techniques in shaping behavior so children can learn self discipline and self control. Observation of discipline problems and analyzation of procedures are required of the student.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG-121 | Composition II *ENG-121Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.
| 3.0 |
| MAT-218 | Math for Elem Teachers II MAT-218The study of the concepts and theory of measurement and geometry via the problem-solving approach, using both calculators and microcomputers throughout. Designed for Elementary Education majors. Counts as general education requirement for elementary education majors when taken in sequence with MAT-118.
| 3.0 |
| HUM-150 | Humanities Through the Arts HUM-150Students will survey the human condition as revealed through the arts, including an examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, drama, film, photography, and music.
| 3.0 |
| BIO-100 | Bio Science I BIO-100This course provides an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things along with their applications to society.
| 4.0 |
| EDU-190 | 3.0 |
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Semester Totals |
16.0 | |
| SECOND YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication COM-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
| 3.0 |
| ECE-095 | Creative Activities for Children ECE-095This course provides students an understanding of the value of and practical experience in preparing creative activities and experiences for children. The student is given many opportunities to explore, develop, and appreciate various types of creative media for preschool children.
| 4.0 |
| ECE-102 | Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child ECE-102This course focuses on the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children in group settings as well as the personal health of the individual. Emphasis is placed on preventive health through education and the development of healthy habits.
| 3.0 |
| PSY-271 | Intr/Psychology ORPSY-271Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology.
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| HIS-153 | History/Culture of Third World HIS-153The course will introduce the student to history and culture in the third world from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course will focus upon broad themes in history and culture and will examine those themes in each major historical era.
| 3.0 |
| EDU-210 | Diversity in Schools and Societies EDU-210This course is a study of how schooling is shaped by and ought to respond to the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals | 16.0 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ECE-083 | Instructional Methods ECE-083This course enables students to do total program planning consistent with the developmental needs of children.
| 3.0 |
| ECE-120 | Field Experience Seminar ECE-120This course prepares the student for the Field Experience practicum (ECE125) and includes preparation of credentials for seeking employment.
| 1.0 |
| ECE-125 | Field Experience ECE-125Supervised practicum designed for Early Childhood and Child & Family Services and Paraprofessional Education majors to provide on-the-job experience. Practicum will include application of: program and classroom management skills, managing daily routines, curriculum development, agency policies and regulations, and enhancement of family involvement.
| 3.0 |
| EDU-200 | Educational Psychology EDU-200The application of psychology principles to education. Special emphasis on understanding growth and development, the learning process, motivation, intelligence, evaluation, measurement, creativity and the impact of culture on learning styles.
| 3.0 |
| PSY-274 | Child Development PSY-274Study of theories and research methods used to study development, from conception to adolescence. Topics include physical, sensory and perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and gender development, as well as family, peer, and institutional influences on development.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
13.0 | |
Total Program Hours | 60.0 |