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Counseling, Development and Higher Education
Child Development, EDCD = 0518
1250. Infant and Toddler Development. 3 hours. (3;1) The growth and development of the child from conception to three years, including the influence of the family and environment. One hour observation per week of infants and toddlers. Suitable for non-majors.
1260. Infant 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. 15 hours field observation in infant/toddler day care. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 1250.
2000. Marriage and Family Living. 3 hours. Factors of dating, courtship, marriage and family relationships.
2010. Parent, Family and Caregiver Skills. 3 hours. Cross-cultural orientation in family life, roles of family members, family law, caregiving and parenting skills, and parent/teacher/school interactions. Satisfies Diversity in the United States requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
3000. Advanced Marriage and Family Living. 3 hours. Family, beginning with marriage through remaining life cycles.
4330. Cognitive and Language Development. 3 hours. A comprehensive developmental sequence of cognitive development and language acquisition from birth through preadolescence; the relationship between language and thought; how language is acquired and used and the role of adults in the development of cognition and language. Fifteen hours of field observation and participation required. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 1250 or 4500, or equivalent course.
4500. Preprimary Through Adolescent Development. 3 hours. (3;1) Theories and characteristics of the development of children from early childhood through adolescence. Effects of family, school, community and other factors on development. Observations 14 hours per semester with a preschool child in the University Child Development Laboratory and later participation with an older child. Suitable for non-majors.
4510. Guidance of Children. 3 hours. Focus on guidance and management that is developmentally appropriate for children birth to age 8. Research-based, crosscultural, 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. 3 hours. (3;2) Developmentally appropriate practice in the education and care of young children, including learning environment, curriculum planning and organization. Practical training in appropriate guidance and teaching techniques during two hours per week in the UNT Child Development Laboratory in addition to three hours per week in class. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 4500, 4510 (CD majors) or EDEC 3350 (Option IV).
4600. Advanced Field Experience. 3 hours. One hundred twenty hours of supervised practical experiences in UNT Child Development Laboratory, business, agency or institution are required for 3 hours credit, plus one-hour weekly seminars and conference time. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 4590; apply previous semester.
4601. Infant-Toddler or School-Age Practicum. 3 hours. (1;0;120 hours practicum) Leadership experiences in a program for infants and/or toddlers, or school-age children. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 1250, 1260 for Infant-Toddler Practicum and 4500 for School-Age Practicum. Students must apply for placement the semester prior to the practicum. The practicum requires a minimum of 120 hours of experience with infants and/or toddlers or school-age children, plus one-hour weekly seminars and conference times. Pass/no pass only.
4602. Preprimary Practicum. 3 hours. (1;0;120 hours practicum) Leadership experiences in a program for preprimary children. Prerequisite(s): EDCD 4500, 4590. Students must apply for placement the semester prior to the practicum. The practicum includes a minimum of 120 hours of experience with preprimary aged children, plus one-hour weekly seminars and conference time. Pass/no pass only.
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; 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 Young Children. 3 hours. Analysis of programs, personnel policies, facility administration and related topics for teachers and administrators who work with young children. Prerequisite(s): course in child development.
4800-4810. Studies in Child Development. 3 hours each. Organized classes for specific program needs and student interests. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Limited-offering basis. May be repeated for credit.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
Counselor Education, EDSS = 0510
4610. Appraisal Techniques. 3 hours. Principles, concepts, procedures of appraisal, and utilizing tests and non-test instruments and techniques. Prerequisite(s): EDSS 3610, 3620, 3630 and 3640, or consent of department.
4620. Interpersonal Skills in Helping Relationships and Addictions Counseling. 3 hours. Didactic and experiential training in interpersonal relationships; analysis and application of effective counseling activities. Special emphasis placed on chemical abuse counseling. Prerequisite(s): EDSS 3610, 3620, 3630 and 3640, or consent of department.
4630. Counseling Associate Practicum I. 3 hours. Laboratory experience to acquaint counseling associates with agency organization and administrative structure; policies and procedures; community involvement and referral agencies. Prerequisite(s): EDSS 4610 and 4620, and a 2.75 grade point average.
4640. Counseling Associate Practicum II. 3 hours. Laboratory experience under supervision of qualified agency counselors; development of specific proficiencies of the counseling associate to assist professional counselors in a specific work setting. Prerequisite(s): EDSS 4610 and 4620, and a 2.75 grade point average.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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