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Course Descriptions
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theory, ideas, and developmentally appropriate
activities learned in ECE 113 to the work at
the practicum site. Interactions that support a
professional relationship between parents and
early childhood educators will be expected to
be practiced. Each student is responsible for
arranging a schedule (usu ally morning) and
transportation that will assure the completion of
the required num ber of hours and assignments
for this course. Prerequisites: ECE 100 and PSY
114; Co-requisite: ECE 113.
ECE 298 Capstone in Early Childhood
Education
6 Credits (2 Lecture 0 Lab 4 Field Experi ence)
14 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 12 Hrs. Field
Experience) *15 wks
As a fi nal practicum experience, students will
work in an approved early childhood setting
under the supervision of an experi enced professional.
Students will choose the age range
of children for their work, and will also attend
seminars with the course instructor to discuss
their experiences and professional portfolios.
Evidence of student’s ability to relate theory to
practice must be clear when the instructor visits
the practicum site while the student is working.
The student is responsible for arranging
a schedule and transportation that will assure
the completion of the required number of hours
and assignments for successfully completing
this course. Prerequisites: All Early Childhood
Courses, except ECE 210 or instructor permission
Economics (ECO)
ECO 201 Introduction to Macroeconomics
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is intended to introduce the student
to the macro aspects of the econo my such as
demand and supply, national income, unemployment,
infl ation, business cycles, aggressive
spending, fi scal policy, monetary policy, money
and banking, economic growth and international
trade. This course promotes an understanding
of the economic environment in which businesses
operate.
ECO 202 Introduction to Microeconomics
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is intended to introduce the student
to the analysis of individual mar kets: the functioning
of prices in a market economy, economic
decision making by producers and consumers
and market structure. Topics discussed include
consumer preferences and consumer behavior,
production theory and production costs, resource
pricing and the monopoly firm. Additional
topics are determined by individual instructors.
Education (EDU)
EDU 101 Introduction to Education
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This survey course will introduce the stu dent to
education in America and the basic elements of
its structure. The course will explore education’s
history, examine the role of public education in a
democracy and identify current trends affecting
education today. The course will also examine
the relationship between education and socie ty
to analyze the impact they have on each other.
The course will emphasize the role of educational
staff in the contemporary schools environment.
EDU 155 Psycho/Social Needs of Students
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is designed as an overview of
the psychoemotional and social factors that
play a role in the student’s concept of self as
learner. The educational environment will be
viewed through the lenses of the teacher and
the student, with discussions focused on what
classroom practices work and why. Potential
educational problems and appro priate interventions
will take center stage. The area of student
aspirations will also be one of the focal points of
the course.
EDU 161 Technology in Education
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This survey course will expose students to the
increasing role of technology in education. It will
explore application of technology in the teaching/
learning process and the appropriateness of applied
methodologies. Topical areas to be covered
include adap tive equipment, distance education
and internet support of academic outcomes.
EDU 185 Fundamentals of Educating
Students with Special Needs
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will survey a variety of special needs
issues including condition syn dromes, common
limitations, mitigation strategies, adaptive equipment
and frequently suggested accommodations.
This course examines the fundamentals
of working with students identifi ed as having
special needs and includes an overview PL 94-
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study the referral process, evalu ation methodologies,
the PET process, IEP implementation
strategies, transition plans, least restrictive environments,
inclusion and other current principles
in the field.
EDU 261 Fundamentals of Literacy
Education
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
In this course, students will examine the fundamentals
of literacy and explore the ways in
which individuals acquire initial reading skills
and understand print across content areas. This
course will also exam ine a variety of pedagogical
models com monly found in literacy education to
familiarize students with standard practices and
procedures. Prerequisite: Successful completion
of ENG 101 or registration in ENG 101.
EDU 271 Fundamentals of Mathematics
Education
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will provide students with an understanding
of the foundation for teach ing
mathematics in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
The six Principles for school mathematics will
be integrated into the five Content Standards
of Number and Opera tions, Algebra, Geometry,
Measurement, Data Analysis and Probability,
and the five Process Standards of Problem
Solving, Reasoning and Proof, Communication,
Connections, and Representation. Stu dents will
develop activities that promote the understanding
of the NCTM (National Council of Mathematics)
Standards at the Pre-K to Grade 2, Grades
3 - 5, Grades 6 8, or Grades 9 - 12 level, depending
upon their individual need.
EDU 285 The Theory and Practice of
Educational Support
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The capstone seminar is designed for stu dents
to demonstrate their knowledge of educational
practices, policies and resources. The students
will learn to use that knowledge in order to analyze
prob lems, synthesize appropriate actions
and evaluate the outcomes of those actions.
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