The Early Childhood studies program faculty recognize the importance of the three-fold mission of the University and actively seek to prepare early childhood educators who possess the competencies to provide for the education and care of a diverse group of children in inclusive early childhood programs. Effective early childhood programs can alter the lives of children, families, and communities that result in academic, social, personal, and economic benefits. Highly qualified teachers play a critical role in ensuring the success of young children in early childhood programs.
Degrees Offered with a Major in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Education
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
Early Childhood Education Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EEC 6205 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 6304 | Creativity in the Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 6525 | Issues in Child Care Administration | 3 |
| EEC 6615 | Early Childhood Education: Background and Concepts | 3 |
| EEC 6905 | Individual Work | 1-4 |
| EEC 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| EEC 6933 | Special Topics | 1-12 |
| EEC 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| EEC 7056 | Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| EEC 7617 | Early Childhood Asessment & Evaluation | 3 |
| EEC 7666 | Theory and Research in Early Childhood Studies | 3 |
| EEC 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| EEC 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies Departmental Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EEC 6205 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 6304 | Creativity in the Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 6326 | Social and pre-academic instructional methods for young children | 3 |
| EEC 6405 | Families as a Context in Early Childhood Studies | 3 |
| EEC 6419 | Families, Disabilities, and Diversity | 3 |
| EEC 6525 | Issues in Child Care Administration | 3 |
| EEC 6615 | Early Childhood Education: Background and Concepts | 3 |
| EEC 6636 | Examining Practices, Policies, and Key Issues in Early Childhood Policy | 3 |
| EEC 6665 | History, Child Development, and Equity in Early Childhood Policy | 3 |
| EEC 6667 | Theory and Analysis in Early Childhood Policy | 3 |
| EEC 6818 | Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
| EEC 6905 | Individual Work | 1-4 |
| EEC 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| EEC 6933 | Special Topics | 1-12 |
| EEC 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| EEC 7056 | Early Childhood Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| EEC 7617 | Early Childhood Asessment & Evaluation | 3 |
| EEC 7666 | Theory and Research in Early Childhood Studies | 3 |
| EEC 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| EEC 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
| EEX 6053 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EEX 6056 | Foundations of Special Education 2 | 3 |
| EEX 6072 | Accessing Academic and Social Communities for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EEX 6099 | Social Perspectives on Disability | 3 |
| EEX 6125 | Interventions for Language and Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EEX 6135 | Foundations of Literacy Development and Dyslexia | 3 |
| EEX 6136 | Dyslexia: Language and the Brain | 3 |
| EEX 6137 | Dyslexia: Assessment for Intervention | 3 |
| EEX 6138 | Dyslexia: Methods for Intervention | 3 |
| EEX 6219 | Reading Assessment and Intervention for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EEX 6222 | Evaluation in Special Education | 3 |
| EEX 6233 | Fundamentals of Academic Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EEX 6266 | Strategies for Tching and Lrng | 3 |
| EEX 6296 | Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| EEX 6308 | Single Subject Research Design | 3 |
| EEX 6347 | Meta-Analysis in Prevention and Intervention Science | 3 |
| EEX 6525 | Disability Related Policy and Legislation | 3 |
| EEX 6661 | Fundamentals of Behavior Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EEX 6745 | Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Disability in Education | 3 |
| EEX 6750 | Families and Transition for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EEX 6778 | Community and Work Access for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| EEX 6786 | Collaborative Practice in Inclusive Schools | 3 |
| EEX 6841 | Practicum in Special Education: Mild Disabilities | 1-6 |
| EEX 6855 | Dyslexia: Practicum in Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EEX 6863 | Supervised Practice in Special Education | 1-6 |
| EEX 6905 | Individual Work | 1-4 |
| EEX 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| EEX 6930 | Seminar in Disabilities | 3 |
| EEX 6936 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| EEX 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| EEX 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
| EEX 6973 | Project in Lieu of Thesis | 1-6 |
| EEX 7303 | Inquiry in Special Education: Analysis of the Literature | 3 |
| EEX 7304 | Introduction to Field of Inquiry in Special Education | 3 |
| EEX 7526 | Grant Writing Seminar in Education | 3 |
| EEX 7787 | School Improvement for All Students | 3 |
| EEX 7934 | Seminar: Trends in Special Education | 3 |
| EEX 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| EEX 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
| EEX 7981 | Inquiry in SPED: Proposal Dev | 3 |
| SPS 5000 | Introduction to Psychoeducational Assessment | 3 |
| SPS 6052 | Issues and Problems in School Psychology | 3 |
| SPS 6191 | Psychoeducational Assessment I | 3 |
| SPS 6192 | Psychoeducational Assessment II | 3 |
| SPS 6193 | Academic Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| SPS 6195 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| SPS 6197 | Psychoeducational Assessment III | 3 |
| SPS 6410 | Direct Interventions I: Applied Behavior Analysis for School Psychologists | 3 |
| SPS 6707 | Interventions in School Psychology II: Cognitive Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| SPS 6708 | Interventions in School Psychology III: System Level Interventions for Children and Youths | 3 |
| SPS 6815 | Law and Ethics in Psychology | 3 |
| SPS 6905 | Individual Study | 1-3 |
| SPS 6918 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| SPS 6937 | Special Topics in School Psychology | 1-3 |
| SPS 6941 | Practicum in School Psychology | 1-4 |
| SPS 6942 | School Psychology Practicum II | 1-6 |
| SPS 6945 | Advanced Practicum in School Psychology | 1-6 |
| SPS 6948 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| SPS 7205 | School Psychology Consultation | 3 |
| SPS 7931 | Seminar in School Psychology | 1-3 |
| SPS 7949 | Internship in School Psychology | 3-6 |
| SPS 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| SPS 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
Early Childhood Education (MAE)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Apply advanced levels of knowledge in the following core areas: a) curriculum and instruction; b) child development and assessment; c) family, diversity, and community relations; and, d) transition and public policy.
SLO 2 Skills
Apply advanced levels of skill in the following core areas: a) curriculum and instruction; b) child development and assessment; c) family, diversity, and community relations; and d) transition and public policy.
SLO 3 Professional Behavior
Displays ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate professional conduct & communication.
Early Childhood Education (MEd)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Candidates completing the M.Ed. as part of the Unified Early Childhood Teacher Education Program will know and apply early childhood concepts, principles, and teaching theory.
SLO 2 Skills
Candidates will learn and apply effective planning and implementation of classroom-based assessment and instruction.
SLO 3 Professional Behavior
Candidates will display ethical behavior and appropriate professional conduct & communication.
SLO 4 Professional Behavior
Candidates will know and apply cultural sensitivity and teamwork.