HHS - EARLY CHILDHOOD COURSE DESCRIPTION PAGE

ED11 / EDU101 - Foundations Of Early Childhood Education
	Overview of early childhood education theory, history, philosophy and psychology. Current issues also examined and critiqued. Includes 10 hours of field visits to various early childhood programs. Credits: 3. No prerequisite. Offered On: Ammerman Campus, Eastern Campus, Grant Campus

ED22 / EDU111 - Early Childhood Activities
	Concepts, objectives and instructional techniques for developmentally appropriate experiences for the young child. Learning activities for all curriculum areas included. 10 hours of practicum visits to early childhood programs required as in ED11. Credits: 3. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED11. Offered On: Ammerman Campus, Eastern Campus, Grant Campus

ED23 / EDU113 - Infants And Toddlers: Programs And Care

Study of programs, curriculum and care of children ages 6 weeks through the second year who are in group care settings. Appropriate techniques for fostering emotional, physical, social and cognitive development of the very young are examined. Field visits to infant and toddler programs required as in ED11 and ED22.
Credits: 3. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED11.
Offered On: Ammerman Campus, Eastern Campus, Grant Campus

ED25 / EDU115 - Creative Activities: Art

Study of developmental levels in children’s art. Means and appropriate techniques by which a child’s development is fostered through a variety of media are examined.
Credits:  3.
Prerequisites or corequisites: ED11 and PC11, and enrollment
                         in Early Childhood Education curriculum or
                         permission of department or appropriate campus
                         administrator.
Offered On: Ammerman Campus, Eastern Campus, Grant Campus

ED33 / EDU211 - Instructing The Young Child

Examination of role of early childhood worker in educational setting and in relationships with children, parents, staff and directors, and other program workers. Fosters development of observational skills and instructional techniques. Registration in course requires students to purchase liability insurance through the college. (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. practicum.)
Credits:  3.
Prerequisite: ED22. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in
                      or completion of ED25, ED35 or ED45.
                      (offered fall semester only)
Offered On: Ammerman Campus, Eastern Campus, Grant Campus
Course Fee applies

ED35 / EDU215 - Creative Activities: Music

Study of musical needs of young children and appropriate instructional techniques. Emphasis on understanding rhythms and creating and using suitable materials.
Credits:  3.
Prerequisite: ED11 and enrollment in Early Childhood
                     Education curriculum or permission of department or
                     appropriate campus administrator.
Offered On: Ammerman Campus, Eastern Campus, Grant Campus

ED44 / EDU221 - The Child And His/Her World

Study of the young child’s development of self-image and his/her perception of life, death and family roles. Registration in this course requires students to purchase liability insurance through the college. (2 hrs. lecture, 6 hrs. field work.)
Credits:  3.
Prerequisite:   ED33. Recommended: concurrent enrollment
                       in or completion of ED25, ED35, or ED45.
                       (offered spring semester only)
Offered On: Ammerman Campus, Eastern Campus, Grant Campus
Course Fee applies

ED45 / EDU202 - Creative Activities: Literature
	Survey of all forms of children’s literature and developmentally appropriate presentation techniques. Credits: 3. Prerequisite: ED11 and enrollment in Early Childhood Education curriculum or permission of department or appropriate campus administrator. Offered On: Ammerman Campus, Eastern Campus, Grant Campus