CIEC - 2900 ECE LINKING SEMINAR II
[1 hour] A reading and discussion seminar that continues and intensifies the activities of CIEC 1900.
In addition, students will engage internet resources to explore the content of the Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences that inform and
influence Early Childhood curriculum. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and CIEC 1900; Co-requisite: enrolled in a Humanities, Science or
Social Science course
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 - 3350 CHILD, FAMILY & PUBLIC POLICY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as SPED 3350. This course is designed
to establish awareness of public policy issues and advocacy techniques, knowledge of family systems, effective home/school communication and
collaborative procedures. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing; Co-requisite: CIEC/SPED 3380, CIEC/SPED 3390, TSOC 3000
CIEC - 3380 FIELD EXPERIENCE: SOCIO-CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATION
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as SPED 3380. This course is
designed to explore the socio-cultural context of the school, family and community as important influences in learning. Students will be assigned
to work with a family, gather data and information about their field sites and attend IEP and IFSP conferences. Prerequisite: Admission to
professional standing; Co-requisite: CIEC/SPED 3350, CIEC/SPED 3390, TSOC 3000
CIEC - 3390 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR: SOCIO-CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATION
[3 hours] Seminar will provide opportunity for students and faculty to
share, discuss and explore the socio-cultural context of the schools in which they are doing their field experiences. Students will collect,
analyze and report data related to the setting where they are working. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing; Co-requisite: CIEC
3350, CIEC 3380, TSOC 3000
CIEC - 3900 ECE LINKING SEMINAR III
[1 hour] A culminating reading and discussion seminar that continues and intensifies the activities
of earlier seminars (CIEC 1900 and 2900). Emphasis will be on transforming the content of the Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences into
appropriate Early Childhood curriculum. Prerequisite: Junior standing, completion of CIEC 1900 and 2900; Co-requisite: enrolled in a
Humanities, Science or Social Science course
CIEC - 4070 EFFECTIVE TEACHING PRACTICES, PRE-K TO 3RD GRADE
[5 hours] This course is designed to apply characteristics of best practice
to curriculum development and implementation with adherence to the national and state curriculum standards as they apply to children, age 3 to 8,
with diverse educational needs. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing, TSOC 3000, CIEC 3350, CIEC 3430, CIEC 3390, CI 4510, CI 3430,
CI 3460; Co-requisite: SPED 4080, CI 3460, CIEC 4490
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 - 4480 INTEGRATIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE: BEST PRACTICES
[5 hours] Course is crosslisted as SPED 4480. A five half day a week field
experience in an inclusive Pre-K or primary classroom with focus on the implementation of content and skill based curriculum using the best
practice methods and the integration of appropriate technology. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing, TSOC 3000, CIEC/SPED
3350, CIEC/SPED 3380, CIEC 3390, CI 4510, CI 3430, CI 3460; Co-requisite: SPED 4080, CIEC/SPED 4490, CIEC 4070
CIEC - 4490 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR: BEST PRACTICES
[2 hours] A seminar designed to provide a forum for group sharing and reflection
about curricular design and implementation in the inclusive Pre-K and kindergarten-grade 3 field settings. Prerequisite: Admission to
professional standing, TSOC 3000, CIEC/SPED 3350, CIEC/SPED 3380, CIEC 3390, CI 4510, CI 3430, CI 3460; Co-requisite: SPED 4080, CIEC 4480, CIEC
4070
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 that 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 Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: CIEC 4770
CIEC - 4900 INTERNSHIP/STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
[2 hours] A seminar designed to reflect on the student teaching experience and to
enhance the student teacher�s final preparation for employment. Professional issues, ethical behavior, resume and interview techniques, and
other processes and professional entry concerns. For early childhood student teachers. Co-requisite: CIEC 4930.
CIEC - 4910 ECE SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT
[2 hours] The internship senior will complete an action research study or related topic about
student learning. In addition to a completed paper, the student will give a multi-media presentation that clearly articulates the research
question/problem, methods used in the study and the results of the study. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing; Co-requisite: CI 3430
CIEC - 4930 INTERNSHIP/STUDENT TEACHING
[8-16 hours] Planned experience in public school classrooms under direction of University
supervisor. Observation of teaching of experienced teacher; gradual acceptance of full responsibility by student etacher for planning,
instruction, evaluation and related duties. Prerequisites: 100 semester hours, Adv Prof Standing, 90% major/core, All Prof Courses, 2.5
GPA. Co-requisite: CIEC 4900, CI 4060 and 4070.
CIEC - 4950 WORKSHOP I EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-5 hours] Workshop developed around topics of interest and concern for
pre-service and in-service teachers and other education personnel. Practical application of workshop topics will be emphasized.
CIEC - 4980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-5 hours] Topics of interest and concern to preservice, inservice and
non-degree teachers within districts and community agencies served by the Center for Educational Development. May be included in an
undergraduate degree program.
CIEC - 4990 UNDERGRAUDATE INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-5 hours] Individual study designed to provide a student the
opportunity to work individually on professional problems under the direction of the Early Childhood faculty.
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 Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: 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 - 5950 WORKSHOP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-5 hours] Workshops developed around topics of interest and concern to
inservice teachers. Practical application of workshop topics will be emphasized. Students may include several workshops in their
master�s or specialist degree programs.
CIEC - 5980/7980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-5 hours] A course developed around topics of interest and concern
to inservice teachers within districts served by the Center for Educational Research and Services. Stresses solution and resolution of
educational problems occurring within the district.
CIEC - 5990 GRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-5 hours] Individual study designed to provide a student the
opportunity to work individually on professional problems under the direction of the faculty in Early Childhood Education.
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 learning.
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 - 6900 MASTERS RESEARCH SEMINAR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATON
[2-3 hours] Examination of research and current issues in early
childhood education. Emphasis on theory and research and evaluation models. Prerequisites: C&I 6490, 6590, 6690, 6790, or.
CIEC - 6920 MASTERS RESEARCH PROJECT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-3 hours] Student will complete an individual research project
under the direction of a committee of at least two faculty members in Early Childhood ordinarily involving the faculty advisor.
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.
CIEC - 6960 MASTERS THESIS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-3 hours] Students who elect this option will complete a thesis under
the direction of committee of at least two faculty members from Early Childhood Education, ordinarily including the faculty advisor.
CIEC - 7940 SPECIALIST PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-3 hours] Observation and supervised experience in an appropriate
setting. Students will be assigned to work as interns under the joint supervision of school and University personnel.
CIEC - 8900 DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[2-4 hours] This seminar will consider problems and provide advanced
study for doctoral students in Early Childhood Education.
CIEC - 8930 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[1-5 hours] Individual study is designed to provide the doctoral
student opportunity to work individually on professional problems under the direction of Early Childhood faculty.
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