EDU 223 – Specific Learning Disabilities

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a comprehensive study of characteristics, alternative assessments, teaching strategies, placement options, inclusion, and family intervention for children with specific learning disabilities. Topics include causes, assessment instruments, learning strategies, and collaborative/ inclusion methods for children with specific learning disabilities. Upon completion, students should be able to assist in identifying, assessing, and providing educational … Read More

EDU 234 – Infants, Toddlers, & Twos

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed on typical and atypical child development, working with diverse families to provide positive, supportive, and engaging early learning activities and interactions through field experiences and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and … Read More

EDU 235 – School-Age Development &Programming

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings for school-age children. Emphasis is placed on principles of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss developmental principles for all children age’s five to twelve and plan and implement developmentally- appropriate activities.

EDU 247 – Sensory & Physical Disabilities

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers characteristics, intervention strategies, assistive technologies, and inclusive practices for children with sensory and physical disabilities. Topics include inclusive placement options, utilization of support services, other health impairments and family involvement for children with sensory and physical disabilities. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and utilize intervention strategies and service delivery … Read More

EDU 248 – Developmental Delays

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the causes and assessment of developmental delays and individualized instruction and curriculum for children with developmental delays. Emphasis is placed on definition, characteristics, assessment, educational strategies, inclusion, family involvement, and services for children with developmental delays. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, assess, and plan educational intervention strategies for children … Read More

EDU 251 – Exploration Activities

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology, engineering, math and social studies through investigative experiences. Emphasis is placed on exploring fundamental concepts, developmentally appropriate scope and sequence, and teaching strategies to engage each child in the discovery approach. Upon completion, students should be able to understand major concepts in each … Read More

EDU 251A – Exploration Activities Lab

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Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides a laboratory component to practice content knowledge gained from EDU 251. Emphasis is placed on practical experience that enhances the fundamental concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the discovery approach to teaching and plan appropriate science, technology, engineering, math, and social studies experiences for each child.

EDU 259 – Curriculum Planning

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to focus on using content knowledge to build developmentally effective approaches for culturally/linguistically/ability diverse young children. Topics include components of curriculum, a variety of curriculum models, authentic observation and assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able … Read More

EDU 261 – Early Childhood Administration I

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally … Read More

EDU 262 – Early Childhood Administration II

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Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/ community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/ accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/ mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components of early childhood programs, … Read More
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