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ECC 141: Infant & Toddler Development & Care
3 cr.
A study of the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual domains of early development with application to the unique care and guidance needs of very young children, birth through age 36-months. Procedures for objectively observing, recording, and analyzing the development of young children. Special emphasis on learning care giving techniques and providing a developmentally appropriate physical environment and curriculum for children under the age of thirty-six months. This course requires lab hours in the campus child development center.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ECC 146: Child Health & Safety
3 cr.
Methods of establishing a safe and healthy environment for children in P-3. The student will work to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. Students will be required to complete a criminal background check.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ECC 200: Language & Literacy Experiences for Young Children
3 cr.
Overview of early language and literacy development as well as methods and materials for fostering young children's listening, speaking, and emergent reading and writing skills. Students will also learn how to design and evaluate language-rich environments for young children and how to select, evaluate, and incorporate quality children's literature throughout the curriculum. This course includes practical application in campus early care and education center.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | AL212 |
ECC 205: Foundations in Early Child Care & Education
3 cr.
An introduction to Christian early care and education with an overview of the historical and theoretical foundations of developmentally appropriate practices. Candidates will write and team-teach a lesson in a K3-K5 setting. The course will also introduce students to state regulations and early learning standards with special emphasis on the importance of professionalism and applying a Scriptural, ministry-minded approach to working with young children and families.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 3:00–4:15 | AL103 |
ECC 210: Exceptional Young Children
2 cr.
Identification of the various classifications of exceptionality in young children. Students will be able to explain various causes for specific delays/disorders, describe environmental and educational accommodations that could be made to include children with exceptionalities, identify federal legislation affecting children with special needs and their families, and utilize various professional and community resources to support exceptional children and their families.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ECC 220: Methods & Materials for Early Care Professionals
2 cr.
Review of instructional materials and equipment used in early care and education settings, including commercial, teacher-made, and technology tools. Special emphasis is placed on documenting children's learning and encouraging family communication. Also an examination of the characteristics of effective early educators and on methods for creating supportive classroom routines and procedures.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 2:00–2:50 | AL217 |
ECC 221: Child Growth & Development
3 cr.
This course is an introduction to child growth and development, birth through age eight, with an emphasis on the interrelationships of the physical, intellectual, language, social, emotional and spiritual domains of development. Factors influencing development are also examined as are current and historical trends, issues, theories, research studies, and research methods used in the study of child development. Lab hours in the campus child early learning center are integral components of this course.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | AL204 |
ECC 235: Creative Experiences for Young Children
2 cr.
An examination of the content and methods available to facilitate children's expression and learning through art, music, storytelling, and dramatic play within early care and education settings. Special emphasis on multiple intelligence theory and the use of the arts and creative experiences to enhance development across the curriculum. Students in this course will complete lab hours within the campus school setting.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
ECC 244: Early Childhood Curriculum
3 cr.
Broad overview of materials and methods for teaching young children across developmental domains, with an emphasis on the SC Early Learning Standards. Candidate will design a kindergarten classroom with learning centers and state the rationale for using them.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 12:35–1:50 | AL204 |
ECC 251: Field Experience: Infants & Toddlers
3 cr.
Students complete a minimum of 60 hours of supervised field experience in infant and toddler settings in the campus early learning center. Students will fulfill professional responsibilities and apply understanding of development and developmentally appropriate practices with very young children, birth through age 3, and their families. Additionally, students meet weekly with their supervisor and review observation and assessment techniques, curriculum planning, and appropriate adult/child interactions.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 8:00–10:50 | AL300 |
ECC 252: Field Experience: Preschool
3 cr.
Students complete a minimum of 60 hours of supervised field experience in 3K and 4K settings in the campus early learning center. In this course, students expand their professional responsibilities by applying learning and development theories, demonstrating developmentally appropriate practices, and writing lesson plans for preschool children. Students meet weekly with their supervisor to review professional growth and development, appropriate adult/child interactions, effective curriculum planning, and appropriate assessment and documentation techniques.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | TBA | TBA |
ECC 345: Home, School & Community Relations
2 cr.
A study of child, family, school, and community partnerships, with a special emphasis on parent communication and education, parenting styles, family systems theories, child abuse/neglect, and strategies for creating respectful, reciprocal relationships with families, other professionals, and community organizations. Strategies for designing safe and healthy environments for young children, for linking families with school and community resources, and for involving families and communities in children's education are presented. Students complete an 8-10 hour service learning project in a local agency serving young children and families.
No sections offered in the fall semester…