Early Childhood Education (ECE)

ECE S420 Developing Literacy in the Early Years

3 credits (3+0)
Developmentally appropriate and research-based procedures for facilitating young children's explorations of emergent reading and writing. Integrating written language experiences with oral language development. This course entails a number of activities that may include observation and fieldwork with young children.

ECE S609 Classroom Management and Child Guidance in ECE

3 credits (2+2)
Cross-listed as EDSE S609. Guidance and management practices based on multiple aspects of typical and atypical child development; current research and theories of child development; using developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families; techniques to support trust building and promote healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children with and without exceptional learning needs. 25 hours lab required. Grade of B or better required for degree program.

ECE S661 Literacy and Young Children

3 credits (2+2)
Developmentally appropriate procedures to facilitate young children's explorations in reading and writing. Integrating written language experiences with oral language development during preschool and primary grade years. Additional 25 hours lab required. Successful course completion with a grade of B (3.00) or better required for degree program.