Course Descriptions

Early Childhood
COE 234, 657-2338

EC/RD/SPED 502 Research in Special Programs 3 cr. Prerequisite: EDF 501.  Guides graduate students in application of different types of research in their professional setting.  Types of research may include individual case studies, action research, quasi-experimental design, ethnographic studies, or others as appropriate.

EC/SPED 521 Models of Early Intervention Services 3 cr. Prerequisites: Professional Core: EDF 501, EDF 530, SPED 504.  Focuses on the identification of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs and the delivery of early intervention services.

EC/SPED 526 Special Education Interventions and Adaptations for Children (0-6) 3 cr. Prerequisites: Professional Core: EDF 501, EDF 530, SPED 504.  Focuses on teaching strategies and adaptations for young children with special needs, with an emphasis on communication strategies.

EC 532 Advanced Physical/Cognitive Development 3 cr.  Provides students with an in-depth theoretical and research base for facilitating the physical and cognitive development of children.

EC 533 Advanced Social/Emotional Development 3 cr.  Provides an in-depth theoretical study of concepts and applications related to the social and emotional development of young children.

EC 534 The Role of Play in Development 3 cr.  Presents research, theory, applied activities related to the role of play in relation to content learning.

EC 535 Discipline Theory and Strategies 3 cr.  Surveys theoretical underpinnings on a continuum of discipline strategies from internal control models to external control models.

EC 536 Parent/Child/Professional Relationships 3 cr.  Considers common issues professionals address when working with parents and families.  Provides a framework for exploring current issues and framework for designing individual parent interactions.

EC 537 Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Studies 3 cr.  Prepares students to develop and utilize appropriate early childhood education curricula for children, infant through 2nd grade.  The development of curricula will stress the important dynamics of teacher-pupil-parent needs and will require students to analyze, write, utilize, and evaluate Early Childhood curriculum plans.

EC 590 Internship V 1-6 cr. Prerequisite: Approved plan of study and approved internship application.  Provides experience as an assistant in an early childhood setting.

EC 591 Independent Study V 1-6 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor, approval of the department chairperson and Dean of Education and Human Services, and Independent Study contract filed with the Office of Graduate Studies.  Provides an opportunity for students of superior academic standing to explore material not covered by regular graduate courses in Early Childhood.

EC 592 Seminar V 1-6 cr.  Provides an opportunity to investigate topics at the advanced level pertinent to the area of Early Childhood.

EC 593 Workshop V 1-6 cr.  Provides an opportunity for experimental study at the advanced level in an area of Early Childhood.

EC 594 Clinic V 1-6 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.  Provides an opportunity to explore and develop advanced skills in working with individuals in early childhood settings.

EC 597 Action Research Project and Seminar 3 cr. Prerequisite: 75% of the plan of study completed successfully.  Supports student research in areas relevant to instructional practices, diagnostic procedures, and theoretical issues in early childhood.

EC 599 Thesis 6 cr. Prerequisite: EDF 501 or equivalent and an approved plan of study required.  This course may be given the grade of “T” until research and writing is completed and accepted within the time limit of the degree.

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