2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
developmentally appropriate for young children; curricular integration to support physical,
social, emotional, language, cognitive, spiritual and aesthetic development.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the School of Education and EDU220 and EDU301 and
EDU302 and PSY211
ECE345 Emergent Literacy credits: 2
Research-supported theories, philosophy and teaching strategies aimed at supporting the
young child's emergent reading, writing, speaking and listening behaviors; selecting and
using high-quality picture books. Includes 10 hours supervised clinical experiences.
PREREQUISITES: EDU341
ECE405 Early Childhood Education Program Admin credits: 3
Skills and understandings needed to provide effective leadership for child care centers and
preschool programs, including budgeting and finances, health and safety issues, staff management,
licensing processes, and ongoing program improvement. PREREQUISITE:
Admission to the School of Education and EDU220 and EDU301 and EDU302 and PSY211
ECE410 Learning through Creative Activities credits: 3
Use of the fine arts, including music, art, movement and dramatic play, as a central and
integrating component of the curriculum for young children. Includes 20 hours of supervised
clinical experience. PREREQUISITES: ECE320
ECE415 Partnerships for Early Childhood credits: 3
Research and strategies related to strengthening the school/family/community
partnership, including communication, shared decision-making, identification
of services, and parenting skills. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the School of Education and
EDU220 and EDU301 and EDU302 and PSY211
ECE420 Math and Science for Young Children credits: 2
Current research, theories and practices regarding the early development of mathematical
understandings and scientific reasoning; strategies for supporting children's exploration and
understanding of the world through inquiry-based, hands-on activities. Includes 10 hours
of supervised clinical experience. PREREQUISITES: ECE320
ECE450 Early Childhood Practicum credits: 1
A one-week, full time clinical experience in a licensed infant/toddler child care program.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of at least 50% of Early Childhood Education minor course
requirements and ECE201 and ECE310 and ECE320
ECO200 Economics credits: 3
In this course, students will gain knowledge and understanding of basic principles and
theories of macro and microeconomics. Key topics covered include the laws of supply and
demand, the business cycle, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, competition,
oligopoly, and monopoly. PREREQUISITES: MAT111
ECO201A Microeconomics credits: 3
Provides a basic overview of economic theory and microeconomic topics including supply
and demand, the nature and types of competition, and the role of the government in the
markets. (ADP)
ECO202A Macroeconomics credits: 3
Provides a basic overview of macroeconomics including the determination of economic
growth and employment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. (ADP)
ECO257 LLP credits: 0
The student has the opportunity to earn credit by writing a college-level paper reflecting
learning in this subject through experience, reflection, concept formation, and application
of those concepts to new situations. The paper is evaluated by a Concordia faculty member.