5123 Seminar in Development in Early Childhood and Infancy
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: EDP 5013 or consent of instructor. Studies of the results of stimulating sensory equipment in the early years and investigation of insufficient psychological and physiological nourishment. Includes relevant research-suggested practices that may enable future generations to avoid developmental disruptions and alleviate existing developmental handicaps.
5133 Language and Discourse Development in Preschool-Primary Children
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Study of early acquisition and development of language skills. Emphasis on identifying the sequence of normal expressive and receptive language development in terms of the child’s related abilities and learning experiences. Language acquisition and discourse in linguistically and culturally diverse children. Identification of atypical patterns of language development.
5453 Classroom Behavior Problems in Children
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Study of behavioral problems encountered by teachers in elementary and early childhood classrooms. Emphasis on understanding factors that influence the development of problem behavior within the context of children’s social and emotional development. Focus on prevention, early identification, and intervention methods and techniques. Study of curricular, environmental, and socio-organizational strategies for teachers. Analysis of research-based models for classroom management and discipline.
5503 Theoretical Foundations of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Opportunity is provided for a systematic analysis of theoretical foundations of early childhood and elementary education, including an application of theoretical principles to instructional objectives, organizational schemes, teaching strategies, and materials. (Same as C&I 5503. Credit cannot be earned for both ECE 5503 and C&I 5503.)
5513 Curriculum, Methods and Materials in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. A study of curriculum and instructional methods in early childhood and elementary classrooms. Emphasis on planning and curriculum design, methods of instruction and materials for teaching at the level of student ability.
5523 Metacognitive Thinking and Learning Strategies Across Instructional Domains
(3-0) 3 hours credit. An analysis of the basis for curriculum planning in early childhood and elementary content areas; consideration of developmental levels, domains of learning, and taxonomies of objectives, with special attention to the role of the teacher and the student, the uses of materials, the classroom environment, and special student populations. (Same as C&I 5523. Credit cannot be earned for both ECE 5523 and C&I 5523.)
6123 Administration of Early Childhood Programs
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course is designed for those who are interested in managing the care and education of young children in various contexts, including community child care and public school settings. Students explore the various components related to administration of early childhood programs including advocacy, human resource management, curriculum development, fundraising, strategic planning, parental involvement, and legal issues. Emphasis is on national guidelines and recommendations for effective practice in inclusive settings.
6163 Biological Basis of Child Development: Brain Based Research and Learning
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: One course in general biology or general psychology or consent of instructor. Analysis of biological and psychological perspectives on child growth and development. Emphasis on theoretical aspects of biopsychological and social factors influencing cognitive and learning functions.
6183 Seminar in Early Childhood Education in Cross-Cultural Perspective
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An examination of contrasting strategies of socialization employed by societies around the world, past and present; limit of and alternatives to formal early childhood education in the current Western sense. Readings are drawn from ethnographic and theoretical sources in anthropology, psychology, and education.
6213 Current Issues in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Studies of current issues and problems in preschools and elementary schools and other educational settings. Investigation of research, practices, and positions related to the issues studied. Exploration of available models for possible solutions or resolution of issues, as well as factors that may have an impact on desired outcomes.
6303 Advanced Methods in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: C&I 5003 or consent of instructor. Specialized studies in early childhood and elementary education are offered through course section in these areas:
6373 Inclusive Teaching Strategies in a Diverse Classroom
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Application of instructional strategies for promoting the learning of diverse groups of children in typical classrooms. Implementing teaching strategies and techniques matched to individual learners, characteristics of subject matter and demands of the learning environment. Emphasis on acquiring a variety of teaching strategies to differentiate instruction within a social learning environment. (Formerly ECE 5473. Credit cannot be earned for both ECE 6373 and ECE 5473.)
6453 Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Evaluation and research on student development and learning, educational programs, processes, products, instructional objectives, and alternative approaches to attain objectives. A disciplined inquiry into trends and issues in assessment and evaluation in early childhood and elementary education.
6473 Seminar in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Examination of issues in early childhood and elementary education, including an extensive study of research findings, publications of related professional organizations, and research methodology applied to early childhood and elementary programs.
6513 Advanced Approaches to Interdisciplinary Teaching
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Examination of theory and practice that impacts current interdisciplinary teaching and learning elementary education. Emphasis is on the interrelationships of subject area concepts and themes as they are applied to the early childhood elementary curriculum.
6523 Social Policy for Families and Children
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Examination of social policy and its implications for communities, families and children. Students analyze national, state, and local policy for educational settings and investigate local and regional resources for the teaching and learning process.
6643 The Teacher as Researcher
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: EDU 5003. Application of research concepts and skills to classroom field studies. Participants conduct directed research on classroom practice in early childhood and elementary school settings.
6723 Integrating Technology Across the Early Childhood and Elementary Curriculum
(3-0) 3 hours credit. An investigation into the design and use of innovative technological tools and instructional techniques across the early childhood and elementary education curriculum. Opportunities for design and use of educational experiences for children incorporating technological innovations. Includes use of technology to customize instruction to meet the individual learning needs of children.
6943 Instructional Internship
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Approval of the Graduate Advisor of Record. Individually supervised full-time field experience in assigned classrooms for one semester. May be repeated for credit.
6953 Independent Study
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.
6973 Special Problems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.
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