Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
EDEC
Education - Early Childhood
EDEC 160 EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT EDEC 271 PARAPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDEC 288 SIGNING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS EDEC 292 EARLY CHILDHOOD INDEPENDENT STUDY EDEC 350 ENVIRONMENTS AND MANAGEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EDEC 362 DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING OF NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN EDEC 385 INTEGRATED CURRICULUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EDEC 430 SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN EDEC 450 LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDEC 453 HEALTH & MOVEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDEC 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EDEC 492 INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS EDEC 494 EARLY CHILDHOOD SEMINAR/WORKSHOP EDEC 496 EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVANCED PRACTICUM EDEC 498 EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERNSHIP EDEC 555 CURRENT RESEARCH IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT EDEC 556 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A CONSTRUCTIVIST PERSPECTIVE
Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
EDEC 160 EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- This course focuses on the development of children in early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence. Cognitive, psychosocial, moral and physical domains are examined in addition to developmental processes related to culture, gender, SES, ethnicity and education. Theory, research and application for practitioners are emphasized.
EDEC 271 PARAPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
F, S 1 cr. LAB 1.
PREREQUISITE: EDEC 160, sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
-- Work directly with young children, learn and use strategies of positive and supportive interactions with teachers, families, and children. Form foundational understanding of the complex roles of early childhood educators.
EDEC 288 SIGNING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Provides Level I skill acquisition in sign language to meet federal demand for inclusion practices in ECE and public school settings for hearing impaired, cognitive and language disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, etc.
EDEC 292 EARLY CHILDHOOD INDEPENDENT STUDY
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible conduct of research.
EDEC 350 ENVIRONMENTS AND MANAGEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: EDEC 271 and junior standing.
-- Current issues, research, theory, and practice related to planning and preparing learning environments for young children. Management principles including developmentally appropriate practices, promoting positive guidance, teacher-child relationships, learning environments in early childhood settings, nurturing diversity and social justice, promoting positive guidance, family-school relationships, ethics and professionalism.
EDEC 362 DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING OF NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN
Su on demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing in major.
-- The course emphasizes well-being indicators in Native American children from a developmental, educational, and community perspective. Exploration and understanding of deficit models and strength models of well-being are examined within the context of tribal communities.
EDEC 385 INTEGRATED CURRICULUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: EDEC 350
-- Curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation in early childhood classrooms. Laboratory experience in an early childhood classroom is required.
EDEC 430 SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
F, alternate years, offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing in major or consent of instructor.
-- Understanding social competence in young children in relation to familial, social and cultural contexts. Development of social skills, self-concept, peers and friendships, emotional development and resiliency.
EDEC 450 LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
F alternate years, offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITES: Junior standing in major or consent of instructor.
-- The course will focus on the development of literacy from birth to eight by integrating early childhood education and community literacy into a unified approach to literacy that supports early childhood education and family literacy. Scientifically-based reading/literacy research, policy and advocacy, literacy development in children and adults, learning environments, community supports and identification and development of early literacy materials.
EDEC 453 HEALTH & MOVEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
F, alternate years, offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1.
-- This course will focus on developmentally appropriate movement and health related activities in early childhood education including: designing physical activity programs and effective movement curricula in early childhood settings, appropriate teaching practices, understanding movement concepts, and helping guide children in becoming physically active and healthy for a lifetime.
EDEC 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
F,S,Su 1-6 cr. IND May be repeated. Maximum 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible conduct of research.
EDEC 492 INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor.
-- An individualized assignment with a professional agency to provide a guided field experience. All students must receive department permission prior to registration.
EDEC 494 EARLY CHILDHOOD SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
On Demand 1 cr. SEM Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level that are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting class materials.
EDEC 496 PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
F,S 3 - 6 cr. LAB Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in major and student teaching applicant screening required.
-- Senior capstone course. Supervised experience in programs for young children. Students will be responsible for lesson planning, teaching, supervising, and evaluation of young children in an NAEYC-accredited classroom.
EDEC 498 INTERNSHIP
F,S,Su 1 - 12 cr. IND.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor.
-- An individualized assignment with a professional agency to provide a guided field experience. All students must receive department permission prior to registration.
EDEC 555 CURRENT RESEARCH IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
On demand 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- Current research, issues and trends in child and adolescent development are examined.
EDEC 556 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A CONSTRUCTIVIST PERSPECTIVE
On demand 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: Upper division course work in early child education or elementary education.
-- To introduce the history, framework, concepts, and critiques of constructivism in early childhood education; to understand recent trends in constructivist early childhood research, theory, and practice; to apply practices in early childhood education to program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
