CIEC 3200 Early Childhood Education: Philosophy And Practice

[3 credit hours]

The course emphasizes the role, attitude and characteristics of the effective teacher of young children.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

CIEC 3350 Child, Family & Public Policy In Early Childhood

[3 credit hours]

This course is designed to establish awareness of public policy issues and advocacy techniques, knowledge of family systems, effective home/school communication and collaborative procedures.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

CIEC 3380 Practicum I

[1 credit hour]

Practicum is a supervised opportunity for students to gain experience in the classroom and other settings that provide instruction to children in a pre-kindergarten classroom. Students will focus on lesson plan implementation, differentiated instruction, behavior management strategies and assessment of student learning in their practicums. The course further assists students in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills needed to function as an educator in a changing and diverse society. Furthermore, the field activities will assist students in the field of early childhood education to: understand learners and the learning processes; gain experience using instructional technology necessary for professional practice; work effectively in both professional and community roles.

Prerequisites: Upper Division with a score of 1

Corequisites: CIEC 4070

Term Offered: Fall

CIEC 4070 Effective Teaching Practices, Pre-K To 3rd Grade

[3 credit hours]

This course is designed to apply characteristics of best practice to curriculum development and implementation with adherence to the national and state curriculum standards as they apply to children, age 3 to 8, with diverse educational needs.

Prerequisites: Upper Division with a score of 1 and CIEC 3200 with a minimum grade of C and CIEC 4340 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisites: CIEC 3380

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

CIEC 4340 Infant/Toddler Curriculum

[3 credit hours]

Sequential development of the young child from birth to 3 years. Taken in conjunction with placement in early childhood setting, permitting opportunities to participate in the caregiving of infants/toddlers.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

CIEC 4460 Science Methods For Early Childhood Education

[3 credit hours]

This course is designed to help teachers of science in grades Pre-Kindergarten through third to understand the concepts, ideas and applications of science in the real world. Students will learn how scientific thinking involves collecting data, analyzing data, making decisions and taking action based on those decisions. Students will learn how to plan effective science experience for young children that cause them to explore environments and act upon their descoveries. Students will learn how to assess the scientific thinking of young children appropriately, using formal and infornal strategies.

Corequisites: CIEC 4480

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

CIEC 4480 Practicum II

[1 credit hour]

Practicum is a supervised opportunity for students to gain experience in the classroom and other settings that provide instruction to children in a Kindergarten through 5th grade classroom. Students will focus on lesson plan implementation, differentiated instruction, behavior management strategies and assessment of student learning in their practicums. The course further assists students in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills needed to function as an educator in a changing and diverse society. Furthermore, the field activities will assist students in the field of early childhood education to: understand learners and the learning processes; gain experience using of instructional technology necessary for professional practice; work effectively in both professional and community roles. Students in this field practicum will focus their planning on Literacy, Reading Development, Phonics and Science content standards, while practicing integrated curricular design and developmentally appropriate practices for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Prerequisites: Upper Division with a score of 1 and CIEC 3380 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisites: CIEC 4460

Term Offered: Spring

CIEC 4550 Teaching Methods For Early Childhood Social Studies

[3 credit hours]

In depth study of methods and materials for teaching social studies from pre-school to third grade. Implementation of early childhood curriculum with the context of current technology and the development of critical thinking skills.

Prerequisites: (CIEC 3200 with a minimum grade of C and EDP 3210 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

CIEC 4750 Developmental Assessment In Early Childhood

[3 credit hours]

This course focuses on methods of assessment in early childhood classrooms. Issues covered include methods of observation, interpreting formal assessment results and using information gained from assessment to plan curriculum.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

CIEC 4770 Practicum III

[1 credit hour]

Practicum is a supervised opportunity for students to gain experience in the classroom and other settings that provide instruction to children in an early childhood setting. Students will focus on lesson plan implementation, differentiated instruction, behavior management strategies and assessment of student learning in their practicums. The course further assists students in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills needed to function as an educator in a changing and diverse society. Furthermore, the field activities will assist students in the field of early childhood education to: understand learners and the learning processes; gain experience using of instructional technology necessary for professional practice; work effectively in both professional and community roles.

Prerequisites: CIEC 4480 with a minimum grade of C and Upper Division with a score of 1

Corequisites: CIEC 4550

Term Offered: Fall

CIEC 4900 Internship/Student Teaching Seminar

[3 credit hours]

A seminar designed to reflect on the student teaching experience and to enhance the student teacher's final preparation for employment. Professional issues, ethical behavior, resume and interview techniques and other processes and professional entry concerns. For early childhood student teachers.

Prerequisites: Upper Division with a score of 1

Corequisites: CIEC 4930

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

CIEC 4930 Internship/Student Teaching in Primary Education

[9 credit hours]

Internship is a supervised opportunity for students to gain experience in the classroom and other settings that provide instruction to children in a primary education setting. Students will focus on lesson plan implementation, differentiated instruction, behavior management strategies and assessment of student learning in their internships. The course further assists students in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills needed to function as an educator in a changing and diverse society. Furthermore, activities will assist students in the field of primary education to understand learners and the learning processes; gain experience using of instructional technology necessary for professional practice; work effectively in both professional and community roles.

Prerequisites: Upper Division with a score of 1 and CIEC 4770 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisites: CIEC 4900

Term Offered: Spring

CIEC 4980 Special Topics In Early Childhood Education

[1-5 credit hours]

Topics of interest and concern to preservice, inservice and non-degree teachers within districts and community agencies served by the Center for Educational Development. May be included in an undergraduate degree program.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

CIEC 4990 Undergraudate Independent Study In Early Childhood Education

[1-5 credit hours]

Individual study designed to provide a student the opportunity to work individually on professional problems under the direction of the Early Childhood faculty.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall