CIEC - 3200 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE
[3 hours] The course emphasizes the role, attitude and characteristics of the
effective teacher of young children. Prerequisite: TSOC 1500
CIEC - 3250 PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
[2 hours] Designed to heighten an awareness about the effect of public
policy on young children, their educational opportunities and their parents, and sensitize students to advocacy and its many manifestations.
Prerequisite: Jr. standing
CIEC - 3310 CURRICULUM AND METHODS FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
[4 hours] In-depth study of curriculum development, designing learning
environments and anti-bias procedures for preschool children. Students will plan and implement learning activities in field placement.
Prerequisite: CIEC 3200; EDP 2970; Adv Prof Stand
CIEC - 3320 PLAY AND LEARNING
[3 hours] A study of the young child's play and its relationship to learning. Students will design
activities and a socio-dramatic play kit to facilitate play in assigned early childhood settings. Prerequisite: CIEC 3200; EDP 2970; Adv Prof
Stand
CIEC - 4350 INFANT/TODDLER CURRICULUM
[3 hours] Sequential development of the young child from birth to 3 years. Taken in conjunction
with placement in early childhood setting, permitting opportunities to participate in the caregiving of infants/toddlers. Prerequisite: EDP 2970;
CIEC 3200; Adv Prof Stand
CIEC - 4380 PRACTICUM: PRESCHOOL
[1 - 2 hours] Practicum experience in preschool settings where students will observe, plan, implement
and evaluate activities. Students will spend two half days per week in their field placements. Prerequisite: CIEC 3200, 3310, 3320; EDP 2970
Corequisite: CIEC 4390
CIEC - 4390 PRESCHOOL SEMINAR
[2 hours] Planning, teacher made materials and managing classrooms will be covered. Prerequisite: EDP
2970; CIEC 3310, 3320; Adv Prof Stand Corequisite: CIEC 4380
CIEC - 4510 LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
[3 hours] A study of the language, literacy, and concept development of the young child with emphasis
on the factors which influence this development and classroom practice which fosters their development.
CIEC - 4520 MULTISENSORY EXPERIENCES
[3 hours] Developmental, sensory and neurological principles underlying the planning and
implementation of developmentally appropriate learning activities for young children. Prerequisite: CIEC 3200; EDP 2970; Adv Prof Stand
CIEC - 4530 AFFECTIVE EXPERIENCES
[3 hours] Emphasizes the rationale and methods for providing a wholesome affective environment for
young children in preschool and primary settings. Prerequisite: CIEC 3200; EDP 2970; Adv Prof Stand
CIEC - 4540 PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS
[3 hours] Provides early childhood educators with skills and knowledge related to the successful
operation of an early childhood center, school, or program. Standards and regulations as set forth by State licensing agencies as well as
accreditation by NAEYC will be covered. Prerequisite: CIEC 3200; EDP 2970; Adv Prof Stand
CIEC - 4580 PRACTICUM: INFANT/TODDLER
[1 hour] Practicum experience in infant/toddler settings where students will observe, plan,
implement and evaluate activities. Prerequisite: CIEC 4350; EDP 2970 Corequisite: CIEC 4590
CIEC - 4590 INFANT/TODDLER SEMINAR
[2 hours] Planning, teacher made materials and the environment for infant and toddlers will be
covered. Prerequisite: CIEC 3200, 4350; EDP 2970 Corequisite: CIEC 4580
CIEC - 4750 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
[3 hours] This course focuses on methods of assessment in early childhood
classrooms. Issues covered include methods of observation, interpreting formal assessment results and using information gained from assessment to
plan curriculum. Prerequisite: CIEC 3200; EDP 2970; Adv Prof Stand Corequisite: CIEC 4760
CIEC - 4760 PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM
[4 hours] A study of the principles and knowledge base for designing
developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom environments. Principles of anti-bias education are also addressed. Students make
observations in four K to grade 3 classrooms. Prerequisite: CIEC 3200; EDP 2970; Adv Prof Stand Corequisite: CIEC 4750
CIEC - 4770 PRACTICUM: KINDERGARTEN
[2 hours] Practicum experience in kindergarten settings where students will observe, plan,
implement and evaluate activities. Prerequisite: CIEC 4750, 4760; Adv Prof Stand Corequisite: CIEC 4790
CIEC - 4790 KINDERGARTEN SEMINAR
[2 hours] Planning, research, teacher made materials appropriate for environments for kindergarten
children will be covered. Prerequisite: CIEC 4750, 4760 Corequisite: CIEC 4770
CIEC - 5380 PRACTICUM: PRESCHOOL
[1 - 2 hours] Practicum experience in pre-kindergarten settings where students will observe, plan,
implement and evaluate activities. Students will spend two half-days per week in their field placements. Prerequisite: CIEC 6/8310; Child
Development. Course; CIEC 6/8320 Corequisite: CIEC 5390
CIEC - 5390 PRESCHOOL SEMINAR
[2 hours] Planning, teacher made materials and managing classrooms will be covered. Prerequisite: CIEC
6/8310; Child Development. Course Corequisite: CIEC 5380
CIEC - 5520 MULTISENSORY EXPERIENCES
[3 hours] Development and sensory principles underlying the planning and implementation of
developmentally appropriate learning activities for young children. Technical content will include the physical and neurological bases for
learning.
CIEC - 5530 AFFECTIVE EXPERIENCES
[3 hours] This course focuses on teacher planning and activities that support the socio-emotional
development of young children.
CIEC - 5540 PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS
[3 hours] Focuses on the successful operations of an early childhood program. Covers topics such
as licensing and certification standards, staff development selection and purchase of equipment, and proper food and health services.
CIEC - 5580 PRACTICUM: INFANT/TODDLER
[1 hour] Practicum experience in infant/toddler settings where students will observe, plan,
implement and evaluate activities. Prerequisite: CIEC 5350; Child Development. Course Corequisite: CIEC 5590
CIEC - 5590 INFANT TODDLER/SEMINAR
[2 hours] Planning, research, teacher-made materials appropriate for environments for infants and
toddlers will be covered. Prerequisite: Child Development; CIEC 5350 Corequisite: CIEC 5580
CIEC - 5770 PRACTICUM: KINDERGARTEN
[2 hours] Practicum experience in kindergarten settings where students will observe, plan,
implement and evaluate activities. Prerequisite: CIEC 6/8310; Child Development. Course, CIEC 6/8320 Corequisite: CIEC 5790
CIEC - 5790 KINDERGARTEN SEMINAR
[2 hours] Seminar to accompany the 2, half days per week in-field experience related to CIEC 5570.
Planning, research, teacher made materials appropriate for environments for kindergarten children will be covered. Prerequisite: Child
Development Course; CIEC 6/8310; CIEC 6/8320 Corequisite: CIEC 5770
CIEC - 5800/7800 TEACHER/PARENT CHILD RELATIONS
[3 hours] This course is designed to assist the classroom teacher in building positive
relationships with the parents of students and to develop effective strategies for communicating with them.
CIEC - 6310/8310 PRE-K/PRIMARY CURRICULUM
[3 hours] The study and design of early childhood curriculum from a best
practice/developmental perspective including integrated curriculum, anti-bias approaches, authentic assessment, direct learning strategies.
Student self assessment and change project required.
CIEC - 6320/8320 MEANING AND DEVELOPMENT OF PLAY BEHAVIOR
[3 hours] Theoretical bases of play behavior and its role in curriculum
development/assessment. Students implement and evaluate a sociodramatic play kit and conduct library research on one aspect of play behavior.
Prerequisite: Child Development. Course
CIEC - 6330/8330 LANGUAGE AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
[3 hours] Study of the language and literacy development of the young child with
emphasis upon the factors that influence and support this development. Students will do projects to implement their learnings.
CIEC - 6340/8340 CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
[3 hours] Introduction to the sequential development of the young child
from birth to 3 years. Students will engage in field hours in infant-toddler settings, design learning materials, and critique research in topics
related to infant/toddler curriculum. Prerequisite: EDP 3220; CIEC 3200
CIEC - 6750/8750 DEVELOPMENTAL AND CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT
[3 hours] Focuses upon teaching and learning in a developmental learning
environment. Emphases includes observing the developmental characteristics of young children and assessment for prescriptive teaching.
CIEC - 6950/8950 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
[3 hours] Review and analysis of theory and research related to rationale and
methods for program options for young children. Critique research and prepare a review of synthesis of research.