Early Childhood Education Class Schedule
Spring 2026
EDEC
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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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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35499 001 T 5:30PM - 6:45PM PSB 110 Mayberry-Burke, Lynn January 12 - May 2 15 View detailed information for CRN:35507 1H1 M 10:15AM - 11:45AM OFC CMPS Hayes, Molly January 5 - May 20 16 View detailed information for CRN:35507 1H1 TWRF 9:15AM - 11:15AM OFC CMPS Hayes, Molly January 5 - May 20 16 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:34941 1D2 Clark, Ariane January 12 - March 6 7 View detailed information for CRN:34941 1D2 Clark, Ariane January 12 - March 6 7 View detailed information for CRN:35508 202 Hsiao, Wei-Ying January 12 - May 2 7 View detailed information for CRN:35508 202 Hsiao, Wei-Ying January 12 - May 2 7 View detailed information for CRN:36206 2H2 Sweet, MiCall January 19 - May 2 14 View detailed information for CRN:36206 2H2 Sweet, MiCall January 19 - May 2 14 -
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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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:34511 IC1 M 4:00PM - 5:30PM DIST ONLINE Cannava, Katrina January 12 - May 2 18 View detailed information for CRN:34511 IC1 S 9:00AM - 4:30PM WARD 102 Cannava, Katrina January 12 - May 2 18 View detailed information for CRN:35858 PX1 T 5:30PM - 6:45PM DIST ONLINE Sohm, Chelsea January 12 - May 2 7 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:33339 202 Baldiviez, Jenna March 10 - May 2 1 View detailed information for CRN:33339 202 Baldiviez, Jenna March 10 - May 2 1 -
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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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:33340 002 W 5:30PM - 6:45PM PSB 110 Hayes, Molly January 12 - May 2 8 View detailed information for CRN:35509 1H1 M 1:05PM - 2:35PM OFC CMPS Hayes, Molly January 5 - May 20 16 View detailed information for CRN:35509 1H1 TWRF 12:35AM - 2:35PM OFC CMPS Hayes, Molly January 5 - May 20 16 View detailed information for CRN:35517 1H2 M 2:35PM - 3:25PM OFC CMPS Galanin, Margaret January 6 - May 20 20 View detailed information for CRN:35517 1H2 R 2:00PM - 3:25PM OFC CMPS Galanin, Margaret January 6 - May 20 20 View detailed information for CRN:35517 1H2 T 2:00PM - 3:25PM OFC CMPS Galanin, Margaret January 6 - May 20 20 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:34574 1D1 Oliver, Anne January 12 - May 2 1 View detailed information for CRN:34574 1D1 Oliver, Anne January 12 - May 2 1 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:32598 201 Baldiviez, Jenna January 12 - May 2 4 View detailed information for CRN:35859 PX1 Sohm, Chelsea January 12 - May 2 2 -
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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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35511 2H1 - ARR ARR Hayes, Molly January 5 - May 20 16 View detailed information for CRN:35511 2H1 - DIST ONLINE Hayes, Molly January 5 - May 20 16 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35510 201 Gall, Meg'n January 12 - May 2 0 View detailed information for CRN:35510 201 Gall, Meg'n January 12 - May 2 0 -
A203
Math for Early Child Teachers
3 Credits
Math for Early Child Teachers
Applies effective methods to build and strengthen young children’s problem-solving and reasoning processes. Develops strategies to teach developmental progressions for geometry, measurement, algebraic thinking, statistics, data science, and probability. Creates meaningful learning experiences for young children connecting informal and formal mathematical knowledge with their cultural, linguistic, home, and community experiences.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:34942 1D1 Powers, Sarah January 15 - March 6 20 View detailed information for CRN:34942 1D1 Powers, Sarah January 15 - March 6 20 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:34633 1D1 Clark, Ariane January 12 - May 2 11 View detailed information for CRN:34633 1D1 Clark, Ariane January 12 - May 2 11 -
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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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35860 PX1 W 5:30PM - 6:45PM DIST ONLINE Sohm, Chelsea January 12 - May 2 11 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:32600 201 Hsiao, Wei-Ying January 12 - May 2 12 View detailed information for CRN:32600 201 Hsiao, Wei-Ying January 12 - May 2 12 -
A241
Infant and Toddler Development
3 Credits
Infant and 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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:34634 1D1 Clark, Ariane March 17 - May 2 5 View detailed information for CRN:34634 1D1 Clark, Ariane March 17 - May 2 5 View detailed information for CRN:34943 1D2 Clark, Ariane January 12 - May 2 11 View detailed information for CRN:34943 1D2 Clark, Ariane January 12 - May 2 11 -
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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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35498 201 - DIST ONLINE Mayberry-Burke, Lynn January 12 - May 2 16 View detailed information for CRN:35498 201 M 5:30PM - 6:45PM PSB 109 Mayberry-Burke, Lynn January 12 - May 2 16 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36376 IW1 Archer Olson, Katie January 12 - March 7 1 View detailed information for CRN:36376 IW1 Archer Olson, Katie January 12 - March 7 1 -
A292
Early Childhood Seminar
3 Credits
Early Childhood Seminar
Provides an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and experiences during the practicum field placement. Evaluates developmentally appropriate practices and reflects 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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35947 IW1 Archer Olson, Katie January 12 - May 2 5 View detailed information for CRN:35947 IW1 Archer Olson, Katie January 12 - May 2 5 View detailed information for CRN:36529 1D1 Clark, Ariane January 12 - May 2 20 View detailed information for CRN:36529 1D1 Clark, Ariane January 12 - May 2 20 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:34365 IW1 Dusek, Lynn January 12 - May 2 3 View detailed information for CRN:35861 PX1 Sohm, Chelsea January 12 - May 2 1 View detailed information for CRN:36490 200 Mayberry-Burke, Lynn; Sohm, Chelsea; Sohm, Chelsea; Sohm, Chelsea January 12 - May 2 5 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:34944 1D1 Deal, Kitty March 16 - May 2 2 View detailed information for CRN:34944 1D1 Deal, Kitty March 16 - May 2 2 -
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:35948 IW1 Archer Olson, Katie January 12 - May 2 7 View detailed information for CRN:35948 IW1 Archer Olson, Katie January 12 - May 2 7 -
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:33345 200 Baldiviez, Jenna January 12 - May 2 6 View detailed information for CRN:33345 200 Baldiviez, Jenna January 12 - May 2 6 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35513 201 Ball, Michelle January 12 - May 2 13 View detailed information for CRN:35513 201 Ball, Michelle January 12 - May 2 13 View detailed information for CRN:35514 202 Baldiviez, Jenna January 12 - May 2 9 View detailed information for CRN:35514 202 Baldiviez, Jenna January 12 - May 2 9 -
A492
Early Childhood Pro Seminar
3 Credits
Early Childhood Pro Seminar
Provides an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and experiences during the internship experience. Opportunities for discussion, evaluation, collaboration, and reflection on professional practices. Special Note: May be repeated once for credit. Registration Restrictions: Department approval and admission to an internship
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35515 201 Ouwerkerk, Anne January 12 - May 2 16 View detailed information for CRN:35515 201 Ouwerkerk, Anne January 12 - May 2 16 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:32605 201 Mayberry-Burke, Lynn January 12 - May 2 16 View detailed information for CRN:32605 201 Mayberry-Burke, Lynn January 12 - May 2 16 -
A494B
Apprentice Teacher Capstone
3 Credits
Apprentice Teacher Capstone
In this two-semester course, apprentices demonstrate STEM and literacy skills through planning, assessment, and teaching. Emphasizing culturally responsive, ethical, and developmentally appropriate practices, they compile a portfolio showcasing professional growth and alignment with national early childhood educator standards, submitted in the spring. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship and have successfully completed 100, 200, and 300 early childhood education level courses.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35500 201 Mayberry-Burke, Lynn January 12 - May 2 0 -
A495
Early Childhood Internship
3 - 12 Credits
Early Childhood Internship
Advanced professional internship in an early childhood community setting such as Head Start, childcare, hospital, or other agency that serves children and families. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Community settings must be approved by the department. Registration Restrictions: Department approval and admission to an internship
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36306 201 Ouwerkerk, Anne January 12 - May 2 1 -
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:36378 201 Roth, Karen January 12 - May 2 16