Early Learning & Teacher Education
Health Sciences, Education & Wellness
- ECED 132 Techniques for Teaching child with special needs . 5 CR
- Overviews information concerning the systematic instruction of children with special needs, including methods for inclusion. Students become familiar with individual and group activities and strategies for implementation in the classroom.
- ECED 135 Practicum for Special Education . 5 CR
- Provides supervised learning experiences in a school setting for children with special needs at the primary or preschool level. A qualified instructor closely supervises participation. Course includes nine hours of directed participation and two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Conversational English skills and permission of instructor.
- ECED 136 Practicum for Special Education . 5 CR
- Provides supervised learning experiences in a school setting for children with special needs at the primary or preschool level. A qualified instructor closely supervises participation. Course includes nine hours of directed participation and two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Conversational English skills and permission of instructor.
- ECED 150/151/152 Special Experiences: Childcare/Preschool Teachers . V1-2 CR
- Provides opportunities for childcare and preschool teachers to explore different skill areas of science, language, parent contacts, child development, and others.
- ECED 156 Basic Child Development . 3 CR
- Covers early child development from birth through eight years old. Format combines direct instruction and practical laboratory experience. Intended for students in the Early Childhood Work Based Learning Certificate program.
- ECED 170 Basics of Childcare . 2 CR
- Meets the key learning outcomes mandated by state legislation and outlined by the Washington State Training and Registry System (STARS) for all childcare and school age providers.
- ECED 171 Introduction to Early Childhood Education . 5 CR
- Presents theories and practices of Early Childhood Education. Format includes observations in preschools, childcare centers, Head Start agencies, kindergartens, and elementary schools.
- ECED 172 Learning Environments & Social Relationships . 5 CR
- Presents materials, methods, and professional practices of the early childhood curriculum. Includes the planning and preparation of the learning environment, the selection of appropriate equipment and materials, and the teachers and learners' role in the learning process. Also addresses positive child guidance. Includes active participation in an early childhood setting.
- ECED 175 Portfolio I: Early Childhood Education Majors . V1-3 CR
- Helps students integrate knowledge and experience gained in courses. Students strengthen their written communication skills, increase their ability to articulate practices and philosophies in early childhood education, and make connections with prospective employers. Prerequisite: Permission of program chair.
- ECED 180 Connecting with Infants & Toddlers . 4 CR
- Surveys brain development, developmental milestones, partnerships with parents, appropriate activities, healthy environments, and guidance techniques. Open to anyone interested in the child from birth to age three. Format includes lecture and worksite experience.
- ECED 181 Children's Creative Activities . 5 CR
- Presents practical ways to plan, select, prepare, and use creative curriculum materials and activities for young children. Students focus on creative activities for groups. Format includes laboratory participation. Prerequisite: Conversational English.
- ECED 182 Preparation for Teachers in EC Math Education . 3 CR
- Examines the fundamental concepts of a comprehensive early childhood mathematics curriculum. Students learn to create an active, hands-on learning environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, confidence, and persistence.
- ECED 183 Art Experiences for Early Childhood Education . 3 CR
- Studies creativity and art in the development of the young child. Students practice working with various media and materials as used with the young child. Format includes lecture, discussion, and participation.
- ECED 184 Musical Experiences for Young Children . 3 CR
- Presents developmentally appropriate musical activities with emphasis on movement, songs, and simple dances. Students learn basic skills on simple musical instruments. Format includes lecture, discussion, and participation.
- ECED 191 Early Childhood Education Practicum I . 5 CR
- Focuses on lesson planning, use of materials and equipment as teaching tools, and the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices. Students get closely supervised experience in a school (primary grades), preschool, childcare center, or Head Start agency. Requires nine hours of directed participation per week in the educational setting. Prerequisite: Conversational English, completion of one or more early childhood education courses, and permission of instructor.
- ECED 192 Early Childhood Education Practicum II . 5 CR
- Focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum for young children. Related topics include lesson planning, environmental arrangement, the appropriate use of materials and tools, and making positive connections with young children and their families. Format includes nine hours per week of supervised laboratory participation. Prerequisite: ECED 191, conversational English, completion of one or more early childhood education courses, and permission of instructor.
- ECED 193 Early Childhood Practicum III . 3 CR
- Students identify an area of concentration to develop and implement a related research project with practical application to an early childhood education setting. Includes 669 hours participation in the early childhood setting. Prerequisite: ECED 191 and 192, conversational English, and permission of instructor.
- ECED 198 Special Seminar in Early Childhood Education . V1-5 CR
- Allows study of special topics related to early childhood education. Topics are announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
- ECED 199 Independent Studies in Early Childhood Education . V1-5 CR
- Covers special projects or supervised independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- ECED 201 Family & Community Involvement . 3 CR
- Develops interviewing skills and competency in parent contacts. Students learn to involve parents in understanding the child's home and school environment. Other topics include community resources and referral agencies. Format includes lecture and discussion.
- ECED 203 Early Childhood Curriculum . V1-5 CR
- Explores developmentally appropriate curriculum in early childhood education. Students learn through lecture, on-site observations and participation, demonstration, videos/DVDs, and discussions. Students also develop specific curriculum to use in teaching.
- ECED 204 Child Health & Safety . 3 CR
- Focuses on creating and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for the young child. Students learn about the basic nutritional needs of children, good health practices, and accident prevention in the home and classroom.
- ECED 206 Childcare Management Techniques I . 3 CR
- Provides an in-depth, practical look at the fundamentals of directing a quality childcare or early childhood education program.
- ECED 207 Childcare Management Techniques II . 5 CR
- Continues ECED 206, developing practical skills needed to be an effective administrator in various Early Childhood Education fields. Prerequisite: ECED 206 recommended.
- ECED 275 Portfolio II: Early Childhood Education Majors . 1-3 CR
- Continues ECED 175. Students continue to strengthen their writing communication skills, increase their ability to articulate practices and philosophies in early childhood education, and mentor the first-year portfolio students. Recommended: ECED 175.
- ECED 293 Basic Techniques & Ideas for Preschool Teachers . 3 CR
- Explores fundamental preschool techniques, emphasizing new approaches in the field. Resource speakers present transitions, music, puppetry, science, and special techniques for the individual child.
- ECED 295 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education . V1-5 CR
- Allows in-depth study or approved work experience in the field of early childhood education. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
- ECED 296 Special Seminar in Early Childhood Education . 5 CR
- Allows study of special topics related to early childhood education. Topics are announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- ECED 298 Special Seminar in Early Childhood Education . V1-5 CR
- Allows study of special topics related to early childhood education. Topics are announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
- ECED 299 Independent Studies in Early Childhood Education . V1-5 CR
- Covers special projects or supervised independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.