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ECE 110B Communication and Langauge: Early Literacy for Children - Module B
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Study of oral and written language acquisition and emergent literacy. Includes examination of emergent literacy
acquisition and the developmental theories of language, development of language-rich environments that include 2nd
language acquisition, developmentally appropriate children’s literature, and involving families and community in children’s
literacy development.
Information:
ECE 110A and 110B together replace CDA 141 and 225.
ECE 110A and 110B together constitute ECE 110.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 112 Music and Art for Children
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Survey of principles, materials, techniques, and resources for teaching music/art to children. Includes selection of
appropriate materials and activities, integration with basic child development ages/stages, creating the appropriate
environment, integration with other subject areas, and role of the teacher.
Information:
This course replaces CDA 201, 202, and 203.
ECE 112A and 112B together constitute ECE 112.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 112A Music and Art for Children: Module A
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Survey of music and art for children. Includes selection of a variety of musical works from various cultures and artists,
creation of a developmentally appropriate environment, integration of music activities into other curriculum areas, and
examination of the role of the teacher in early education music programs.
Information:
This course replaces CDA 201.
ECE 112A and 112B together constitute ECE 112.
All courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 112B Music and Art for Children: Module B
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Survey of art and creative media for children. Includes selecting a variety of art and creative media from various cultures,
the relation of the developing creativity of children to the whole child, the importance of the integration of art and creative
media activities into various curricula areas, and the role of the teacher in creating a developmentally appropriate
environment for young children.
Information:
This course replaces CDA 202 and 203.
ECE 112A and 112B together constitute ECE 112.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 114 Effective Parenthood
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Identification and discussion of determinants of positive child rearing practices. Includes genetic factors, parental factors,
healthy and safe environments, parental practices, communication, guidance, problem-solving, discipline techniques,
challenges of parenting, and community resources.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 117.
Information: All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 115 Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Programs
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Analysis of elements for planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating early childhood education programs.
Includes program assessment, philosophy and mission statements, basic business operations, ethics, engaging
stakeholders, regulating agencies, and child advocacy.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 082.
Information: All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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