Early Childhood Education Class Schedule

Spring 2025

EDEC

  • A105 *Intro to Early Childhood Ed 3 Credits

    *Intro to Early Childhood Ed

    Surveys historical, social, and philosophical foundations of the field of early childhood education. Includes developmentally appropriate practices, observation and documentation, culturally relevant practices, survey of types of early childhood settings, ethics, and professionalism.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:36326 1H1 M 10:15AM - 11:45AM OFC CMPS Hayes, Molly January 6 - May 21 16
    View detailed information for CRN:36326 1H1 TWRF 9:15AM - 11:15AM OFC CMPS Hayes, Molly January 6 - May 21 16
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    View detailed information for CRN:35042 1D1 Clark, Ariane January 13 - March 8 12
    View detailed information for CRN:35181 IW1 Dusek, Lynn January 13 - May 3 9
    View detailed information for CRN:35181 IW1 Dusek, Lynn January 13 - May 3 9
  • A106 Creativity Early Childhood 3 Credits

    Creativity Early Childhood

    Explores creativity and culturally-rich, art-integrated curriculum in Early Childhood classrooms. Promotes innovative and collaborative practices that highlight ways to connect one's personal identity and build connections to place and culture.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30721 201 - DIST ONLINE Ouwerkerk, Anne January 13 - May 3 15
    View detailed information for CRN:30721 201 W 5:30PM - 7:30PM BMH 243 Ouwerkerk, Anne January 13 - May 3 15
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    View detailed information for CRN:35180 IW1 Dusek, Lynn January 13 - May 3 2
    View detailed information for CRN:35180 IW1 Dusek, Lynn January 13 - May 3 2
    View detailed information for CRN:35244 202 Baldiviez, Jenna January 13 - March 8 13
    View detailed information for CRN:35244 202 Baldiviez, Jenna January 13 - March 8 13
  • A107 Child Development and Learning 3 Credits

    Child Development and Learning

    Introduces the cognitive, physical, emotional, social and communicative development of children from birth through age 12. Explores the patterns and sequences of development in terms of learning that is occurring in the home, school or community environment. Applies human development and learning theories to formal and informal learning, including cultural considerations. Introduces appropriate teaching and curricular requirements to meet the needs of diverse learners, including children with exceptionalities and dual language learners. Special Note: This course requires a 10 hour field experience observation. Students must show documentation of a clear background check.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:36268 2H1 M 11:20AM - 12:05AM OFC CMPS Galanin, Margaret January 8 - May 21 16
    View detailed information for CRN:36268 2H1 WF 10:20AM - 11:45AM OFC CMPS Galanin, Margaret January 8 - May 21 16
    View detailed information for CRN:36325 1H2 M 1:05PM - 2:35PM OFC CMPS Hayes, Molly January 13 - May 3 16
    View detailed information for CRN:36325 1H2 TWRF 12:35AM - 2:35PM OFC CMPS Hayes, Molly January 13 - May 3 16
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    View detailed information for CRN:34160 1D1 Oliver, Anne January 13 - May 3 9
    View detailed information for CRN:35245 202 Sweet, MiCall January 13 - May 3 2
    View detailed information for CRN:35245 202 Sweet, MiCall January 13 - May 3 2
    View detailed information for CRN:35986 1D2 Oliver, Anne January 13 - May 3 11
  • A108 Health Nutr Wellness Children 3 Credits

    Health Nutr Wellness Children

    Examines concepts of health, wellness, safety and nutrition and the relationship to the growth and development of the young child. Emphasizes promoting positive attitudes, working with culturally diverse families, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30723 201 Hayes, Molly January 13 - May 3 1
    View detailed information for CRN:30724 202 Hinderberger, Joanna January 13 - May 3 19
    View detailed information for CRN:35246 203 Sohm, Chelsea January 13 - May 3 17
  • A190 Selected Topics in EC 1 - 3 Credits

    Selected Topics in EC

    Examines current issues, themes, strategies and/or trends in the field of early childhood education. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.

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    View detailed information for CRN:35260 200 Ball, Michelle January 13 - May 3 0
    View detailed information for CRN:35260 200 Ball, Michelle January 13 - May 3 0
  • A206 Interdisciplinary Curriculum 3 Credits

    Interdisciplinary Curriculum

    Examines interdisciplinary curriculum models for young children. Explores interest-based, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, and standards-based curriculum. Special Note: 30 field hours are required. Head Start or Title One recommended.

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    View detailed information for CRN:35037 1D1 Clark, Ariane January 13 - May 3 12
  • A210 Guiding Young Children 3 Credits

    Guiding Young Children

    Examines the learning principles relevant to guidance of young children. Introduces the social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children and examines implications for effective child guidance and motivation in the classroom. Special Note: This course requires a 12-hour field experience observation. Students must show documentation of a clear background check.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30727 201 Hsiao, Wei-Ying January 13 - May 3 5
    View detailed information for CRN:30727 201 Hsiao, Wei-Ying January 13 - May 3 5
  • A241 Infant & Toddler Development 3 Credits

    Infant & Toddler Development

    Examines the development of infants and toddlers, infant and toddler care programs, the roles of caregivers, and ways to build culturally responsive family engagement. Emphasizes cognitive, language, social, emotional, motor development and the importance of relationships in the care and education of infants and toddlers. Special Note: Requires 10 observation hours. Students must provide documentation of a clear background check.

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    View detailed information for CRN:35038 1D1 Clark, Ariane January 13 - May 3 1
  • A242 CRT Family Engagement 3 Credits

    CRT Family Engagement

    Examines the importance and complexity of building culturally responsive classrooms that support family and community engagement. The course explores programs that support family-centered principles underlying program planning, implementation, environments and relationship building.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30729 201 - DIST ONLINE Ouwerkerk, Anne January 13 - May 3 2
    View detailed information for CRN:30729 201 R 4:00PM - 5:15PM PSB 110 Ouwerkerk, Anne January 13 - May 3 2
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A292 Early Childhood Seminar 3 Credits

    Early Childhood Seminar

    Provides an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and experiences during the practicum field placement. Students discuss and evaluate developmentally appropriate practices and reflect on ethics and professionalism using the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards and Code of Ethical Conduct. Registration Restrictions: Must be admitted to practicum, and to the Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development or the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

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    View detailed information for CRN:30730 201 Hsiao, Wei-Ying January 13 - May 3 8
    View detailed information for CRN:30730 201 Hsiao, Wei-Ying January 13 - May 3 8
    View detailed information for CRN:35839 1D1 Clark, Ariane January 13 - May 3 13
  • A295 Early Childhood Practicum 3 Credits

    Early Childhood Practicum

    Supervised field experience in early childhood classroom. Students develop, implement and evaluate elements of a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environment. Special Note: Requires 150 hours of field experience. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval, admission to practicum and AAS Early Childhood Development

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    View detailed information for CRN:34317 IW1 Dusek, Lynn January 13 - May 3 2
    View detailed information for CRN:35248 200 Sohm, Chelsea January 13 - May 3 8
  • A303 Young Child/Inclusive Settings 3 Credits

    Young Child/Inclusive Settings

    Examines the principles, issues and concepts of inclusive teaching practices to support young children from birth through age eight. Focuses on research-informed inclusive practices for young children with exceptionalities and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Special Note: This course requires a 10-hour field experience observation. Students must show documentation of a clear background check.

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    View detailed information for CRN:35249 200 Ouwerkerk, Anne January 13 - May 3 0
    View detailed information for CRN:35249 200 Ouwerkerk, Anne January 13 - May 3 0
  • A407 EC Assessment 3 Credits

    EC Assessment

    Examines the process of observation, documentation, assessment, and analysis. Focuses on this process as a cycle of inquiry and action. Covers formal and informal assessment systems will be covered in relation to literacy and language development. Applies performance evidence to plan next steps of instruction. Special Note: 15 hours of field experience are required. Not available for credit to students who have completed EDEC A607. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the School of Education. May be stacked with: EDEC A607

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30731 201 Wallace, Sophie January 13 - May 3 13
    View detailed information for CRN:30731 201 Wallace, Sophie January 13 - May 3 13
  • A408 Children's Lit: EC Years 3 Credits

    Children's Lit: EC Years

    Explores a variety of children's literature with emphasis on selecting, interpreting, and using quality literature with young children. Discusses current theories and methods about integrating literature into all curriculum areas. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed EDEC A608. May be stacked with: EDEC A608

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:35250 200 Baldiviez, Jenna January 13 - May 3 13
    View detailed information for CRN:35250 200 Baldiviez, Jenna January 13 - May 3 13
  • A490 Selected Topics in EC 3 Credits

    Selected Topics in EC

    Examines current issues, themes, strategies and/or trends in the field of early childhood education. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits with a change of topic.

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    View detailed information for CRN:36207 801 Staff, UA January 13 - May 3 19
    View detailed information for CRN:36207 801 Staff, UA January 13 - May 3 19
  • A492Z EC Capstone Sem 3 Credits

    EC Capstone Sem

    Focuses on performance-based assessment systems with an emphasis on classroom guidance, planning, facilitating instruction, and assessment practices. Includes discussion and reflection of developmentally appropriate practices and professionalism/ethics using the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards and Code of Ethical Conduct. Registration Restrictions: Admission to School of Education Early Childhood Student Teaching.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30733 201 Sohm, Chelsea January 13 - May 3 17
    View detailed information for CRN:30733 201 Sohm, Chelsea January 13 - May 3 17
  • A495Z Early Childhood Stu Teach 2 9 Credits

    Early Childhood Stu Teach 2

    Supervised student teaching in early childhood classrooms, culminating with a residency. Allows for application of theoretical concepts and principles in the early childhood classroom environment. Emphasizes classroom management, developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum instruction, planning, assessment, reflection, and professional skills for the field. Special Note: Students must be admitted to Student Teaching 2 in Early Childhood Education. Registration Restrictions: Department approval

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:30734 201 Roth, Karen January 13 - May 3 17