The College of Education has filed a reorganization plan with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to move the Early Childhood Education program from the Department of Teacher Education and Administration to the Department of Counseling, Development and Higher Education. Proposed changes submitted are reflected here.
1210. Assessment and Observation. 3 hours. Methods in observation and reporting of child development. Developmental assessment of infants, children and adolescents. Methods, reading and reporting of research in human development and family studies.
1220. Human Development. 3 hours. Introduction to the theories and processes of physical, cognitive and social development of the individual from conception until death. Suitable for non-majors. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
2000. Marriage and Family Living. 3 hours. Factors of dating, courtship, marriage and family relationships.
2010. Parenting in Diverse Families. 3 hours. Commonalities and differences in parenting, caregiving and family life are emphasized from systems, ecological and cross-cultural perspectives. Parenting and caregiving in diverse family forms and cultures are studied in relation to adult-child interactions, parent/school/community relations, family roles, laws, and parenting skills. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours. Open to lower level students capable of developing a problem independently. Problems are chosen by the student and developed through conferences with the instructor.
3000. Advanced Marriage and Family Living. 3 hours. Family, beginning with marriage through remaining life cycles.
3110. Infant and Toddler Education and Care. 3 hours. Focus on developmentally appropriate interactions with infants and toddlers to promote optimal development in home and group education and care. Includes planning environments and choosing equipment and materials. Fifteen hours field observation in infant/toddler day care. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 3310.
3310. Infant and Toddler Development. 3 hours. The growth and development of the child from conception to three years, including the influence of the family and environment.
3320. Early Childhood Development. 3 hours. Physical, cognitive, emotional and social development in early childhood. Observation and case study of children ages 3 to 6.
4100. Family Resource Management. 3 hours. Application of principles of family resource management includes goal setting; decision making; and time, energy, financial, and consumer management.
4140. School-Age Child Care Programs. 3 hours. The components in before and after school child care and related programs that are developmentally appropriate and benefit children aged 5 through 12 are explored. These include planning, implementing and evaluating activities, facilities, programs, staff, budgets and other aspects necessary for providing healthy services for children.
4160. Family Life Education. 3 hours. The practice and process of family life education and training of professionals in the child development and family field. Curriculum and program development and evaluation. Teaching strategies and professional responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 2010 and 3000.
4500. School-age and Adolescent Development. 3 hours. Theories and characteristics of the development of school-age children and adolescents. Effects of family, school, community and other factors on development. Some observation required.
4510. Guidance of Children and Youth. 3 hours. Focus on guidance and management that is developmentally appropriate for children from birth through adolescence. Research-based, cross-cultural, with practical applications and case studies.
4550. Transitions in Family Living and Work. 3 hours. The effects of family living and work performance throughout the life cycle are considered. Selected skills are offered and/or practiced to enhance a better balance between family roles and the job.
4590. Preprimary Curriculum, Organization and Management. 4 hours. (3;3) Developmentally appropriate practices in the education and care of young children, including learning environment, curriculum planning, and organization. Practical training in appropriate guidance and teaching techniques during three hours per week in the UNT Child Development Laboratory in addition to three hours per week in class. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 3320, 4510 (CD majors) or EDEC 3350 (Option IV).
4600. Prepracticum. 1 hour. Professional seminar interrelates theoretical concepts with work experience. Professionalism, ethics, and problem solving are emphasized.
4601. Practicum I. 3 hours. The practicum requires a minimum of 150 clock hours of experience with children and/or families, plus one-hour weekly seminars and conference times. Students must have senior status and meet with an adviser the previous semester for approval of practicum site. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 4600.
4602. Practicum II. 3 hours. The practicum requires a minimum of 150 clock hours of experience with children and/or families, plus one-hour weekly seminars and conference times. Students must have senior status and meet with an adviser the previous semester for approval of practicum site. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 4600.
4610. Community Resources Related to Children and Families. 3 hours. Analyzing community resources and needs as related to the family life cycle; ecological approach; home, school and community collaboration; and exploration of careers related to children and families. Fifteen hours a semester in field work arranged. Same as EDEE 5570.
4620. Administration of Programs for Children, Youth and Families. 3 hours. Analysis of programs, personnel policies, facility administration and related topics for teachers and administrators who work with children, youth and families. Prerequisite(s): course in child development
4800. Studies in Child Development. 1-3 hours. Organized classes for specific program needs and student interests. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours. Open to advanced students capable of developing a problem independently. Problems chosen by student and developed through conferences with the instructor.
3426. Early Childhood Teaching/Learning I: the Young Child from Birth Through Prekindergarten. 6 hours. (4;4) Developmentally appropriate practice in interactions with and in the education of young children from birth through the age of four, including the learning environment, curriculum planning and program administration. Practical training in appropriate guidance and teaching techniques during three hours per week of supervised laboratory experience in the Child Development Laboratory, one hour per week in an approved infant and toddler program in addition to four hours per week in class. Prerequisite to all other Early Childhood courses. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310 and EDRE 4860.
4106. Student Teaching in the Kindergarten. 3-6 hours. Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3320, 4330, 4340, 4350, EDRE 4820 and 4860; plus Option IV courses must be within 6 hours of completion. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
4107. Student Teaching in Prekindergarten. 3-6 hours. Teaching under supervision, children ages 3 and/or 4. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3320, 4330, 4340 and 4350; EDRE 4820 and 4860; plus Option IV courses must be within 6 hours of completion. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
4426. Early Childhood Teaching/Learning II: the Young Child from Kindergarten Through the Primary Grades. 6 hours. (4;4) Developmentally appropriate practice in interactions with and in the education of young children from kindergarten through the primary grades, including the learning environment, curriculum planning and organization. Practical training in appropriate guidance and teaching techniques during 10 hours per week of supervised laboratory experience in the Early Childhood Professional Development School setting, along with four hours per week in class. Prerequisite to Early Childhood student teaching. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310 and EDEC 3426.
4433. Supporting the Individual Differences of Young Children in Early Childhood Programs. 3 hours. The wide variety of individual needs and strengths of young children are identified and examined. Assessment techniques and adaptation strategies, as well as information from other professionals, agencies and parents are analyzed and used as the basis for setting individualized education goals and plans within an inclusive environment. Developmentally appropriate practice and anti-bias curriculum are examined, adapted and implemented in a manner which best meets the needs of every young child. Skills are developed to help make the early childhood teacher a pro-active and effective member of the advocacy team for each child. Prerequisite(s): EDEC 3426.
4443. National, State and Local Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education. 3 hours. As the culminating course in the early childhood program, this seminar addresses current issues of interest, impact and concern for the field of early childhood education, for young children and their families, as well as for children's programs. Current national/world issues are examined along with the resulting trends where applicable. Sources including printed, broadcast and on-line news media are explored. Resource speakers add a broadening perspective of these issues. Professionalism and professional relations with peers are also explored. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in student teaching.
4450. Developmental Prereading and Reading for Young Children (Ages 3-8). 3 hours. Techniques and materials for the progress of each child in the development of prereading abilities, the transition to beginning reading and the basic reading skills. The reading process is related to characteristics of young children, prevention and/or diagnosis and solution of problems, and working with parents. Course includes 10-15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDEE 3310.
4800-4810. Studies in Education. 1-3 hours each. Organized class for program needs and student interest needs. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
3610. Principles of Counseling I. 3 hours. An introduction to the broad range of counseling services and their application to schools and community agencies. Prerequisite(s): admission to the counseling associate studies program or consent of the department.
3620. Principles of Counseling II. 3 hours. An integrated overview of counseling services through personal self-exploration by the counseling associate. Focus is on the understanding of interpersonal dynamics through self-awareness. Prerequisite(s): admission to the counseling associate studies program or consent of the department.
3630. Survey of Career Development and Career Guidance. Overview of current problems and developments in career choices. Prerequisite(s): EDSS 3610 and 3620, or consent of the department.
3640. Group Process in Helping Relationships. 3 hours. Group dynamics laboratory: group functions and leadership styles as related to helping relationships. Prerequisite(s): EDSS 3610 and 3620, or consent of the department.
4610. Appraisal Techniques. 3 hours. Principles, concepts, procedures of appraisal, and utilizing tests and non-test instruments and techniques. Prerequisite(s): EDSS 3610 and 3620, or consent of the department.
4620. Interpersonal Skills in Helping Relationships. 3 hours. Didactic and experiential training in interpersonal relationships; analysis and application of effective counseling activities. Prerequisite(s): EDSS 3610 and 3620, or consent of the department.
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