EEC 1223 OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. This course is a study of the theory and practice of observation and assessment of young children. Emphasis is on the use of various types of informal measurements along with the appropriate use of standardized assessments. Issues of professionalism including confidentiality, absence of bias, and ethical behaviors are addressed. 47 contact hours.

EEC 1308 EARLY CHILDHOOD PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 3 credits

Pre- or corequisite: EEC 1603. This course is designed to give students practice in lesson planning, scheduling, and evaluating the activities of young children in early childhood care and education settings. 47 contact hours.

EEC 1600 GUIDING THE YOUNG CHILD 3 credits

This course is designed for parents and professionals who care for and work with young children. It examines the range of appropriate and acceptable behaviors, consistent limits, communication patterns and styles, and simple rules that clearly define behavioral approaches employed to guide young children in a variety of settings. 47 contact hours.

EEC 1602 BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION AND SCREENING IN CHILD CARE 1 credits

This course teaches observation and screening principles and skills to providers in the early childhood care and education field. Course content will assist the student in appropriately determining developmental levels, the need for formal developmental assessments or the need to make referrals for early intervention programs and specialized services. 17 contact hours.

EEC 1603 EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 3 credits

This course is the study of the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional developmental processes of children from conception to age eight. Emphasis is twofold: on understanding the sequential dynamics of growth, development, behavior and understanding the uniqueness of each child. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2002 FOUNDATIONS OF CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION 3 credits

This course is designed to meet Florida educational requirements for the Foundational Level Child Care and Education Director Credential. The course content emphasizes the development of skills and a knowledge base for problem solving, planning, implementing and evaluating a quality child care and education program for child care administrators. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2271 INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 3 credits

This course introduces the student to the study of young children, birth through five years of age, with special needs, within the context of their family unit. The content includes the study of possible causes of developmental delays, disabilities or established conditions; a historical overview of federal laws; understanding biases and attitudes toward children with disabilities and the recognition of the importance of early identification during critical periods of development. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2272 PRACTICES FOR WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN INCLUSIVE SETTINGS 3 credits

This course introduces the concept of inclusion of young children with special needs in early care and education settings. The course will present a model for effective inclusion; raise awareness of adult personal attitudes toward inclusive care and present theories of play development. Course content also includes the organization of the environment, provision of emergent literacy opportunities, management of challenging behaviors and the development of partnerships among parents, professionals and community agencies. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2300 DEVELOPING COGNITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. This course focuses on developing appropriate cognitive teaching and learning strategies for children from infancy to age eight. The student will examine methodological principles from the following curricula areas: mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, and health. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2312 DEVELOPING CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. This course focuses on developing appropriate creative teaching/learning strategies for children from infancy to age eight. The student will examine creative teaching/learning strategies from the following curricula areas: art, music/movement, language arts and socio-dramatic play. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2500 CHILD DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW 1 credits

The focus of this course is to give the student a basic knowledge of the developmental stages, behavior management, age appropriate activities and communications with families as related to childcare. 17 contact hours.

EEC 2521 CHILD CARE REGULATIONS 1 credits

The focus of this course in Florida child care laws, Children Department of Children and Families standards and local licensing requirements which build the framework for providing a safe and healthy environment for children in child care. 17 contact hours.

EEC 2523 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF CHILD CARE PROGRAMS 3 credits

This course is designed to meet the State of Florida's requirements for one of four required college courses child care directors/administrators must take to earn an Advanced Level Child Care and Education Director Credential. Course design emphasizes the development of administrators' skills and knowledge related to organizational leadership and management. Course content includes staff development, evaluation, and retention; personnel policies and relationships; leadership, ethics, professionalism; and organizational structure and dynamics. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2907 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER TRAINING 3 credits

Prerequisites: This course must be taken during the student's last term in the program after completion of EEC 1603, EEC 2300, EEC 2312, LAE 2000, EEC 1308, EEC 1600, EEC 2271 and Program Director approval. This course is a practicum experience in an early childhood care and education setting. Emphasis is upon student interaction with young children under the supervision of the classroom teacher or center director. Class meets two hours per week in the classroom and a minimum of 60 hours in the child care setting is required. 90 contact hours.

EEC 2943 INSERVICE TRAINING: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CDA 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. A course designed for teachers in the early childhood profession which aids in achieving the required competencies for the National Child Development Associate Certificate. Approximately 2 hours per week on campus classwork and 70 hours "on-the-job" work required.

EEC 3005 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Educational Studies BS program. This course is the study of child growth and development from conception to age eight. The focus is on cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development of the young child. Course content will include theories of child development, the means through which young children learn, and the role of adults in children's development. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3009 FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. In this course students will explore the historical, social, political, economic and philosophical foundations of early education, early intervention models and approaches, the role of early childhood education in children's lives, relevant learning theories and their application to early education and public policy, governance and advocacy issues. The course provides a context for a dialogic process that encourages reflective inquiry and collaborative thinking. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3204 CURRICULUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is a study of the components of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Students will evaluate learning environments, analyze classroom schedules and write age appropriate lesson plans for young children, birth to age eight. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3403 YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course introduces the student to the study of young children, birth through eight years of age, with special needs. The content includes an overview of historical and legal perspectives; the family-based model of service delivery; the importance of early identification and strategies for teaching young children with special needs including the preparation of the learning environment and curriculum design. This course requires 5 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3413 WORKING WITH DIVERSE FAMILIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to provide students with a general knowledge of how to serve families they will meet, not only in their early childhood setting, but in the community at large. It will explore issues of human rights, multiculturalism, and also variations in family lifestyles. This course will provide both an historical and current context for cultural understanding in an atmosphere of open dialogue and reflective inquiry. This course requires 5 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3731 HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course will prepare students to manage the diverse issues related to health, safety and nutrition, specifically as applied to children from birth to age eight. The course examines existing early childhood health, safety, disease control and nutritional policies; explores development of health and nutrition standards for children ages birth to eight based on current public policy; investigates healthy and safe school environment practices for children ages birth to eight; researches materials and methods for teaching health, safety and nutrition in primary elementary education. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4207 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Corequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase the student's effective use of assessment and evaluation procedures in early childhood and primary education settings. The student will review appropriate observation and documentation procedures. Students will also compare, analyze and interpret assessments and results to plan curriculum that is responsive to and supports the development and learning of young children, birth to age 8. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4210 INTEGRATED CURRICULUM I FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase understanding of creative experiences for children three to eight years of age (prekindergarten to grade three). Emphasis is placed on creating and adapting meaningful, challenging and engaging developmentally supportive learning experiences in art, music, movement and physical skills, and drama. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. The course promotes methods to incorporate creativity into all aspects of the curriculum. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4211 INTEGRATED CURRICULUM II FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course will focus on exploring sequential math development, identifying how concepts are developed and acquired, and promoting young children's concept development through problem solving, and assessing the child's developmental level. It will also focus on teaching science strategies using concept development, process of inquiry, planning for fundamental concepts in science including activities for young children at the appropriate stages of cognitive development, while utilizing appropriate technology to support teaching and learning. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4212 MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 4 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course presents the process of introducing science, technology, and math for young children to age 4. It includes planning and implementation of appropriate activities and development of methods and techniques of delivery, fostering an exploration of methods and materials for teaching young children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4227 CREATIVE ARTS FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase understanding of the development of creativity and the importance of creative experiences from birth through four years of age. Emphasis is placed on creating and adapting meaningful, challenging, engaging and developmentally supportive learning experiences in art, music, movement, and dramatics. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. The course incorporates methods to promote creativity into all aspects of the curriculum. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4408 FAMILY, TEACHER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to prepare the student to acquire an understanding of diversity within families and the development of positive relationships between teachers and families. Implications from this knowledge will guide the development of systems and programs that promote sustained collaboration between families and schools for children, birth to age 8. This course requires 5 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4706 EARLY AND EMERGENT LITERACY IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase understanding of the emergence of human language and the fundamentals of early literacy development in children from birth to four years of age. Communication ranging from prenatal interactions through the preschool years will be explored along with the understanding that communication is a whole process in which speaking, listening, using written symbols and reading symbols are closely connected. Language, communication, literacy theory and current research are used to encourage the development of informed practices that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the child. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.