ECED 2050 Psychomotor Development (3) The major theories of
psychomotor development and the application to the development
of the young child. Particular emphasis is placed on the positive
development of motor skills. Laboratory observation and interaction.
PREREQUISITE: ECED 1010.

ECED 2060 Development of Exceptional Children (3) This course
covers physical disabilities, mental retardation, sensory impairment,
the gifted child, and the accessing and coordinating of community
resources to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment
and services. Students will learn to interpret diagnostic instruments
and to write programs to meet the special needs of exceptional
children. Laboratory observation and interaction. PREREQUISITE:
ECED 2050.

ECED 2070 Developmental Assessment (3) A study of the basic
instruments and checklists leading to competency in screening
children for developmental problems. The course will also consider
appropriate community support programs and referral procedures.
Laboratory observation and interaction. PREREQUISITE: ECED
2050.

ECED 2080 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood (3) The
research-based principles and practices for providing young children
age birth to nine a strong foundation in language and literacy within
a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experiences required.

ECED 2085 Math and Science in Early Childhood (3) A course on
the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and
science to young children age birth to nine. An emphasis will be
placed on developing an integrated math and science curriculum that
includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials,
and child-centered choices. Field experiences required.

ECED 2090 Creative Development (3) A course dealing with
theories, teaching techniques, and basic program components of
early childhood art instruction. Emphasizes value of art in physicalmental
and social-emotional growth of young children. Explores use
of art media, creative play activities, and methods of incorporating
creativity into other curricular areas.

ECED2100 The Mentoring Teacher (3) A study of the philosophy,
principles, and methods of mentoring adults who have varying
levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as
facilitators of adult learning while simultaneously addressing the
needs of children, parents, and other staff.

ECED 2110 Advanced Learning Environments (3) This course
focuses on the skill, knowledge, and materials development which
are necessary in the provision of a developmentally appropriate
environment for young children. Laboratory observation and
interaction. PREREQUISITES: ECED 2015 and ECED 2020.

ECED2120 Administration of Child Care Centers (3) A Study of
organization and administration practices applicable to the child care
center. Topics of special consideration will be staff-management
relations, state and local licensing standards, national accreditation,
CDA standards, tax laws, legal liabilities, and the effect these topics
will have on the care of the child. Laboratory observation and
interaction.

ECED 2130 Clinical Practicum I (2) Supervised pre -or in-service
practicum. Minimum of 45 clock hours must be completed in an
NAEYC, NAFDDS, or NSACA accredited agency, or TECTA
approved site. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of ECED
1010, ECED 2015, ECED 2010, and ECED 2020.

ECED 2140 Clinical Practicum II (2) Supervised pre- or in-service
practicum. Minimum of 45 clock hours must be completed in an
NAEYC, NAFCC, or NSACA accredited agency, or TECTA approved
site. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of ECED 2130 and
ECED 2040.

ECED 2150 Clinical Practicum III (2) Supervised practicum
experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock
hours of approved early childhood practical experiences. This
course focuses on the student's demonstration of competencies that
produce developmental outcomes for young children age birth to
nine.

Economics

ECO 211 Principles of Economics I (3) Introduces the economics
dilemma, supply and demand, and the roles of major sectors within
the economy. Explores the process of national income and output
determination and the use of monetary and discretionary fiscal
policies to control inflation and unemployment. Keynesian
economics, the Monetarist School, and modern classical
macroeconomics are examined and compared. PREREQUISITES: An
acceptable placement score, or DSPM 0800, or Business Mathematics;
an acceptable placement score, or DSPR 0800.

ECO 212 Principles of Economics II (3) Explores the role of
markets in capitalistic economics, the theory of consumer choice,
and production cost. Also includes the economics of the firm, an
examination of government regulation of business, the operation of
resource markets and the determination of income distribution, and
international trade. PREREQUISITE: ECO 211.

Education
EDU 101 Introduction to Education (3) A short survey of the field
of education, in which the history of American education, present
philosophies of education, major problems of education, present
practices, and the school as a social institution are considered.

EDU 102D Human Growth & Development (3) A study of the
concepts and theories of human psychological and physical
development from conception to death. Emphasis will be placed on
education and psychological learning theories.(Same as PSY 222D)