ECE 313 - Child Growth and Development
Hours: 3
This course focuses on child development as a multifaceted process of growth and change. Students will examine interrelating factors across developmental domains to evaluate developmentally appropriate practices.

ECE 320 - Assessments in Early Childhood
Hours: 3
This course explores the multiple purposes and types of assessment in early childhood. Students will evaluate and analyze assessment data as a tool to support teaching and learning.

ECE 321 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood
Hours: 3
This course focuses on creativity and the fine arts in a positive learning environment. Students will design a playful learning experience that integrates the fine arts to promote creativity and social-emotional development.

ECE 322 - Family and Community Connections in Early Childhood
Hours: 3
This course focuses on the dynamic influences of family and community in early childhood education. Students will plan a learning experience that connects family, community, and school to promote optimal child outcomes.

ECE 358 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
Hours: 3
This course focuses on language and literacy development emphasizing the interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will plan a language and literacy learning experience that incorporates developmentally appropriate practices.

ECE 364 - Educating Young Children
Hours: 3
This course focuses on inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environments that promote whole-child development. Students will evaluate developmentally appropriate practices in a variety of learning environments.

ECE 366 - Learning Environments
Hours: 3
This course focuses on the physical and affective learning environments with an emphasis on Social Studies. Students will design a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment that builds on children’s assets and fosters pro-social behaviors.

ECE 460 - STEM in Early Childhood
Hours: 3
This course examines early childhood pedagogy with a focus on science, technology, and math. Students will plan an authentic learning experience that integrates content areas and promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

ECE 489 - Independent Study
Hours: 1-4

ECE 490 - H Thesis
Hours: 3
Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member.

ECE 491 - Honors Reading
Hours: 3
As specified by Honors or department head.