| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECD 101 |
Child DevelopmentIn this course, students receive an overview of growth and development of young children from birth through age eight. It includes areas of physical, language and communication, math and science, and social emotional development. Child development theory, theorists and current research on executive function and brain development are also examined. ... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 122 |
Essentials of Early Care and Education - IIn this course, students learn the basic components of early care and education. Students will identify developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education in the CDA functional areas of safety, health, learning environment, families, program management, and professionalism. They will construct competency statements and resource coll... |
(4 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 123 |
Essentials of Early Care and Education - IIIn this course, students learn the additional components of early care and education. Students will identify developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education in the remaining CDA functional areas of physical, cognitive, communication, creative, self, social, and guidance. They will construct competency statements in each of these ... |
(4 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 124 |
CDA Assessment PreparationIn this course, students prepare for the national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential process. Students compile the required professional portfolio, take practice exams and review the site visit procedures. This course was previously CCP 124. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; ECD 122, ECD 123, ECD 132 and E... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| ECD 132 |
Child Development Practicum IIn this course, students gain practical experience working with young children in early childhood programs. Students will make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of working with young children and their families. Students are observed twice by a practicum instructor and r... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| ECD 133 |
Child Development Practicum IIIn this course, students gain additional practical experience working with young children in early childhood programs. Students will continue to build on their experiences in ECD 132 by focusing on appropriate adult-child interactions and child guidance techniques. Students are observed twice by a practicum instructor and receive detailed feedback... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| ECD 142 |
Building Blocks of Early Care - IIn this course, students will learn the basic components of early care and education. Students will learn theories of child development and their influence on teaching practices. Students will identify developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education in the Child Development Associate (CDA) functional areas of safety, health, and ... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 143 |
Building Blocks of Early Care - IIIn this course, students will learn additional components of early care and education. Students will identify developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education in the CDA functional areas of physical, cognitive, communication, creative, self, social, and guidance. They will construct competency statements in the aforementioned func... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 144 |
Building Blocks of Early Care - IIIIn this course, students will identify developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education in the Child Development Associate (CDA) functional areas of families, program management, and professionalism. They will construct competency statements and resource collections in these functional areas meeting national CDA standards. Additio... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 180 |
Working with Families in a Diverse SocietyThis course explores the parent - professional partnership. Emphasis is on increasing knowledge and skills for working with diverse families, family differences and functions, communication strategies, and methods for increasing parent involvement in facilitating optimal child development. Advocacy on behalf of children and families, and resources ... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 200 |
Positive Child GuidanceIn this course, students will apply evidence-based practices to support each child's social-emotional learning and development. Students will learn developmentally appropriate expectations that take into account children's commonality, individuality, and context as well as how these factors influence behavior. Students will create supportive learni... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 205 |
Administration of Child Care ProgramsThis course meets Michigan's child day care administration requirement for program directors and site supervisors. The basis of effective program management is reviewed. Students acquire knowledge of policies relating to children, staff, parents and center operations. Students write policies and procedures required of a program director in Michigan... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 210 |
Curriculum for Young ChildrenThis course provides an overview of curriculum for young children from birth to age twelve with emphasis on two through five years old. The focus is on developing multi-cultural/anti-bias curriculum activities that are developmentally appropriate for various ages and stages of development. Experience with children in a group setting during the seme... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 220 |
Development and Care of Infants and ToddlersIn this course, students will learn about the care of children from birth through thirty-six months of age and how to develop appropriate curriculum for this group. Emphasis is on the care and education of infants and toddlers in licensed group settings with attention to caregiver interaction strategies and developing meaningful activities to suppo... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 221 |
Infant Toddler PracticumIn this practicum, students will conduct 36 hours of observation in an off-site National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited infant and toddler classroom. Students will observe, identify, and reflect on evidence-based strategies that support children's development, curriculum, and teaching strategies. Level I Prerequi... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| ECD 225 |
Infant-Toddler: Critical Competencies for Working with Young ChildrenIn this course, students will explore the critical role that the adult-child relationship plays in supporting infant and toddlers' optimal development and learning in three key areas: (1) social-emotional, (2) cognitive, and (3) language and literacy. Students will also gain knowledge and skills that support the unique characteristics of infants an... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 230 |
Child Observation and AssessmentIn this course, students will explore developmentally appropriate observation and assessment techniques for young children and early childhood programs. Students will learn to objectively record observations of young children, complete child assessments and use assessment data to inform instruction. Students will also be exposed to program assessme... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 240 |
Education of the Young Child with ExceptionalitiesThis course presents an overview of the major categories of exceptionality. Methods for identifying and working with young children in child care, recreational and educational settings are explored. Working with an interdisciplinary team and partnering with parents is a major focus. A working knowledge of resources, a comfort level for working with... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 280 |
The Developing Professional in Early Childhood EducationIn this course, students will learn to plan meaningful and engaging curriculum through lesson plans to support appropriate goals for young children. Students will learn and plan intentional adult-child interactions and child guidance strategies to support children's social and emotional development. Students will also explore the National Associati... |
(2 Credits) | View Schedule |
| ECD 281 |
Practicum for the Developing ECE ProfessionalIn this practicum course students gain teaching experience in an early childhood education classroom under the guidance of a master teacher. Students will implement curriculum and teaching strategies that provide active exploration and learning based on their knowledge of children's development and children's individual interests and characteristic... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
| ECD 282 |
Developing Professional: Child Development PracticumIn this advanced practicum course students assume the role of the lead teacher in an early childhood classroom. Students will implement curriculum and teaching strategies that provide active exploration and learning based on their knowledge of children's development and children's individual interests and characteristics. Students are observed twic... |
(1 Credit) | View Schedule |
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