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2018-2019 Graduate Studies Bulletin
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2018-2019 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
 
  May 21, 2024
 
2018-2019 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    EDCE 510 - Introduction to Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Orientation to the profession of counseling including its historical, social, and cultural foundations.

    Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing

  
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    EDCE 555 - Theory and Practice of College Mentoring

    Credits: 3

    Emphasis on current professional approaches to college mentoring and development of leadership and mentoring skills. Students must participate in Minority Assistance Program.

    Prerequisites: Upper division undergraduate standing or admission to a graduate program and consent of instructors

  
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    EDCE 570 - Seminar in Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Declaration of the minor in counseling

  
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    EDCE 600 - Communications Skills in Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Human relations principles applied to the counseling interview.

  
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    EDCE 650 - Counseling Student Athletes

    Credits: 3

    Issues facing student athletes regarding their personal and career development beyond athletics.

    Cross-listed Course: PEDU 660

  
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    EDCE 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    EDCE 700 - Cross-Cultural Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Basic concepts and procedures related to cross-cultural counseling; relevant issues which constitute the core of counseling effectively from a cross-cultural perspective; the development of specific learning strategies through which counselor trainees acquire fundamental skills of cross-cultural counseling.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

    Note: (This course number and title will be offered with a specific perspective each time, such as blacks, women, ethnic groups, etc.)

  
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    EDCE 701 - Counseling Parents of Exceptional Children

    Credits: 3

    Principles and techniques of counseling parents of exceptional children.

  
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    EDCE 702 - Counselor as Consultant

    Credits: 3

    History, theories, and practices of consultation and counseling program coordination.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 510

  
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    EDCE 704 - Theory and Procedures of Group Counseling

    Credits: 3

    A comparative study of major theories of group counseling and related research with emphasis on group interaction within a counseling setting. Laboratory applications expedite understanding of theory and practice.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 721, 722

  
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    EDCE 705 - Educational Measurement

    Credits: 3

    The history of educational and psychological measurement. Consideration of concepts such as validity and reliability of educational and psychological measures, the rationale of the development and use of instruments for educational purposes.

  
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    EDCE 706 - Assessment in Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge and application of assessment techniques and instruments utilized in school, career, individual, and family counseling.

  
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    EDCE 707 - Career Development

    Credits: 3

    Career development principles and practices in school and other settings.

  
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    EDCE 708 - Critical Issues in School Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Study of school counseling programs, including school counseling issues; program development, implementation, and evaluation; and current trends.

  
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    EDCE 709 - Counseling Through Play

    Credits: 3

    Interpreting play and using play techniques to facilitate the counseling process.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 510, EDCE 600, or consent of instructor

  
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    EDCE 710 - Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Ethical concerns and legal mandates and constraints related to the counseling profession including issues regarding education, supervision, research, and policy development.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 510

  
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    EDCE 711 - Advanced Family Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of children within the context of family counseling theories.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 503 or equivalent

  
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    EDCE 712 - Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Study of the elements of and practices in a comprehensive developmental school counseling program.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 510

  
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    EDCE 714 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Surveying required knowledge and skills for the clinical mental counselor.

    Note: Restricted to Counselor Education Students

    Special Permission by Instructor

  
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    EDCE 715 - Sexuality Counseling

    Credits: 3

    An overview of a family systems approach to understanding and treating clinical issues related to human sexuality.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 503, EDPY 705

  
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    EDCE 716 - Leaders in Counselor Education

    Credits: 3

    Survey and analysis of the works of prominent leaders in counselor education (i.e., behavioral, cognitive, existential approaches).

    Note: Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

  
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    EDCE 717 - Career Practicum

    Credits: 3

    A supervised experience in an approved setting that develops and assesses the individuals facilitation skills in career development.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 502, 600, 700, 706, and 707

  
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    EDCE 720 - Theories of Counseling

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to counseling theories and models.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 600

  
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    EDCE 721 - Techniques of Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Emphasis on development of techniques for assisting clients’ personal, social, spiritual, and career development.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 510, 700, 712, and 720

  
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    EDCE 722 - Group Procedures in Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Group process and dynamics applied to counseling in group settings.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 510 and 720

  
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    EDCE 723 - Counseling Supervision Theory

    Credits: 3

    Comparative study of major approaches to counseling supervision and related research with emphasis on historical foundations of supervision, supervisee characteristics, and application of concepts and techniques to specific practice settings.

    Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor

  
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    EDCE 724 - Techniques of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Assisting clients with personal, social, spiritual and career development.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 600 and EDCE 720

  
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    EDCE 730 - Counseling and Spirituality

    Credits: 3

    Current knowledge about counseling and spirituality, including theories of spiritual development, assessment of spirituality, and best practices interventions with children and families.

  
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    EDCE 769 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Child Abuse and Neglect

    Credits: 3

    Current knowledge about child abuse and neglect, including typologies, etiology, effects, and current practice interventions.

    Cross-listed Course: CRJU 743, HPEB 769, NURS 726 SOWK 769

  
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    EDCE 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    EDCE 800 - Special Topics in Counseling

    Credits: 1-3

    Advanced study of children within the context of family counseling theories.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 503 or equivalent

  
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    EDCE 801 - Advanced Techniques in School Counseling

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to help students understand the connection between theory and practice and give them an opportunity to try out this new knowledge. This additional work in both theory and practice will help students to be better prepared for their practicum and internship experiences.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 721

  
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    EDCE 802 - Practicum in Human Development and Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Supervised counseling experience in an approved institution or agency.

    Prerequisites: Full admission into a counselor program and program-specific prerequisites as approved by program faculty

  
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    EDCE 802E - Elementary School Counseling Practicum

    Credits: 3

    Supervised counseling experience in an approved elementary school setting.

    Prerequisites: Approved elementary school counseling practicum application

  
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    EDCE 802F - Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling Practicum

    Credits: 3-6

    Supervised counseling experience in an approved institution or agency.

  
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    EDCE 802P - Practicum in Play Therapy

    Credits: 3

    Supervised counseling experience in an approved setting focusing on play therapy, counseling through play and expressive arts therapy.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 709; EDCE 809; EDPY 705; EDCE 810; EDCE 811

  
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    EDCE 802S - Secondary School Counseling Practicum

    Credits: 3

    Supervised counseling experience in an approved secondary school setting.

    Prerequisites: Approved secondary school counseling practicum application

  
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    EDCE 803 - Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Supervised counseling experience in an approved mental health agency or practice.

    Prerequisites: Full admission into the counselor education program and program specific prerequisite courses as approved by program faculty.

  
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    EDCE 804 - Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Credits: 3-6

    Supervised counseling experience in an approved clinical mental health setting.

    Prerequisites:  EDCE 803 Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  
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    EDCE 805 - Counseling Internship

    Credits: 3-6

    Counseling experience will be gained in a work setting similar to that in which a counselor will eventually be employed.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 802 and consent of instructor. Internship application must be submitted early in the semester preceding enrollment

  
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    EDCE 805E - Elementary School Counseling Internship

    Credits: 3-6

    Counseling experience in an elementary school setting.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 802S and approved internship application

  
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    EDCE 805F - Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling Internship

    Credits: 3-6

    Counseling experience will be gained in a work setting similar to that in which a counselor will eventually be employed.

  
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    EDCE 805S - Secondary School Counseling Internship

    Credits: 3-6

    Supervised counseling experience in an approved secondary school setting.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 802E

  
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    EDCE 807 - Advanced Career Development

    Credits: 1-3

    Theories of career development and career decision making. Critique of career development programs in institutions and agencies. Students may repeat the course for up to a total of 3 credit hours.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 707 and consent of the department

  
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    EDCE 809 - Advanced Counseling Through Play

    Credits: 3

    Development of advanced theoretical and skill-based competencies in the practices of play therapy.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 709, 802

  
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    EDCE 810 - Theory and Practice of Play Therapy

    Credits: 3

    Basic concepts and practices related to the history of play therapy, developmental issues and ethical considerations in working theory to the practices of play therapy.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 510, EDCE 600 or Consent of the Instructor

  
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    EDCE 811 - Creative Arts in Counseling

    Credits: 3

    An examination of the history, rationale, theories, research and techniques of using the creative arts in counseling. Particular attention will be given to the therapeutic values or visual and verbal arts.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 510, EDCE 600 or Consent of the Instructor

  
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    EDCE 812 - Counseling Skills Assessment Lab

    Credits: 3

    Emphasis on assessment of counseling skill development and application of theory to practice through supervised work with clients in a laboratory setting in preparation for field-based practicum.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Meets concurrently with EDCE 813.

  
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    EDCE 813 - Professional Issues in Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Emphasis on ethical issues related to counseling practice, research, writing, and continuing education including assessment and development of professional writing skills.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

    Note: Meets concurrently with EDCE 812.

  
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    EDCE 820 - Advanced Transcultural Counseling

    Credits: 3

    Advanced principles and practices for transcultural counseling.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 700

  
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    EDCE 822 - Advanced Practicum

    Credits: 3

    Doctoral level supervised counseling experience in field settings relevant to students professional goals.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program in Counselor Education

  
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    EDCE 823 - Advanced Counseling Theory

    Credits: 3

    Emphasis on formulation and evaluation of the theoretical basis for approaches to counseling including, study of historical and contemporary perspectives.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 802 and consent of instructor

  
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    EDCE 825 - Empirical Basis of Counseling

    Credits: 3

    An analysis of the empirical basis of counseling practice and theory with attention to special problems related to counseling research.

  
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    EDCE 830 - Pedagogy in Counselor Education

    Credits: 3

    Examination of pedagogy instructional principles, and evaluation procedures for counselor education in higher education settings.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program in Counselor Education

  
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    EDCE 832 - Practicum in Counseling Supervision

    Credits: 3

    Seminars and directed practice in counseling supervision. Contact department for application deadline.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 822 and 830; internship application must be completed early in the semester preceding enrollment

  
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    EDCE 855 - Internship in Counselor Education

    Credits: 1-3

    Teaching, consultation, counseling, and/or supervision experience is gained in field settings relevant to student’s professional goals; includes clinical supervision and professional development.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program in counselor education

  
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    EDCE 856 - Supervised Internship in Counselor Education - Teaching

    Credits: 3

    Teaching experience is gained in field settings relevant to student’s professional goals; includes supervision of teaching and professional development.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 830

    Note: Restricted to students admitted to the Ph.D. in Counselor Education

  
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    EDCE 879 - Group Counseling Practicum

    Credits: 1-3

    Supervised experience in group counseling. Students may repeat the course for up to a total of 3 credit hours.

    Prerequisites: EDCE 802 or consent of instructor

  
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    EDCE 890 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3

  
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    EDCE 899 - Dissertation Preparation

    Credits: 1-12

  
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    EDCS 625 - Solving Practical Problems in the School Curriculum

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to current and promising designs and approaches to curriculum development from grades K-12.

  
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    EDCS 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    EDCS 710 - Diversity Training for Staff Development

    Credits: 3

    Review of the history, concepts, current techniques, skills, and issues in diversity training as it applies to effective staff development.

  
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    EDCS 720 - Introduction to Diversity and the Curriculum

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the vast array of differences among children, youth, and adults and the impact of these differences on the curriculum, their learning, and their social and emotional development.

  
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    EDCS 721 - Social Class Diversity and the Curriculum

    Credits: 3

    The interplay of social class diversity, curriculum development, and success in formal schooling. Promising programs and practices for educating children of poverty are critically examined.

  
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    EDCS 722 - Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the Curriculum

    Credits: 3

    A critical examination of theories of race and ethnicity and their impact on the curriculum. The dynamics of dominance, issues of social justice, and means of social action are explored.

  
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    EDCS 723 - Understanding Sexual Diversity in Schools and Other Social Institutions

    Credits: 3

    An examination of issues and concepts relating to sexual diversity as it applies to formal and nonformal educational settings with particular emphasis on curriculum, educational policy, and school practice.

  
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    EDCS 724 - Gender Diversity in Schools and Communities

    Credits: 3

    A study of gender, culture, and power; research and theory from educational psychology, sociology, history, and current feminist scholarship.

  
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    EDCS 725 - Principles of Curriculum Construction

    Credits: 3

    Presentation of methods and procedures to design, develop, implement, and evaluate curricula.

  
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    EDCS 726 - Curriculum Leadership

    Credits: 3

    Study of theory, research, and practice of curriculum leadership as a transformative enterprise with particular focus on embracing diversity and fostering social justice in schools and other social institutions.

    Prerequisites: EDCS 725

  
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    EDCS 727 - Curriculum Issues in Practice

    Credits: 3

    Each student identifies and studies a contemporary curriculum issue pertaining to diversity. Under faculty supervision, observations and interviews in schools and/or community agencies will take place throughout the semester.

    Prerequisites: EDCS 725 or equivalent

  
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    EDCS 728 - Curriculum of Higher Education

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the design and development of post-secondary curriculum.

  
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    EDCS 729 - Organizational Change in Education

    Credits: 3

    Investigation of the process of diffusion and adoption of innovations and change in schools and communities, with a particular emphasis on the inclusion of and impact on diverse populations.

  
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    EDCS 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    EDCS 812 - Principles of Action Research

    Credits: 3

    Introductory analysis, interpretation, and systematic study, using action research methodology, of a significant question or issue related to teaching or administration in K12 schools, higher education, and/or other social institutions.

    Note: Restricted to Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction students.

  
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    EDCS 813 - Advanced Principles of Action Research

    Credits: 3

    Advanced analysis, interpretation, and systematic study, using action research methodology, of a significant question or issue related to teaching, administration in K12 schools,  higher education, and/or other social institutions.

    Note: Restricted to Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction students.

  
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    EDCS 820 - Advanced Study of Diversity and Curriculum

    Credits: 3

    The formulation and use of interpretive frameworks to study and understand the relationships among human diversity, school structures, and the curriculum.

  
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    EDCS 821 - Curriculum Theory

    Credits: 3

    An advanced curriculum course designed to allow students to investigate and analyze curriculum studies discourse and its application to issues of diversity.

  
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    EDCS 822 - Curriculum Classics: Trends and Issues

    Credits: 3

    The systematic presentation of classic curriculum works as they relate to current theoretical issues in education.

  
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    EDCS 823 - Curriculum Inquiry

    Credits: 3

    Examination of empirical, critical, and phenomenological methods and issues in conducting curriculum research.

  
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    EDCS 824 - Curriculum Seminar

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of a designated topic influencing curriculum theory and/or practice.

  
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    EDCS 890 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3

  
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    EDCS 899 - Dissertation Preparation

    Credits: 1-12

  
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    EDEC 510 - Parent/Family Dynamics in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3

    Principles, practices, and content of family dynamics, including practicum/service learning.

  
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    EDEC 540 - The Young Child: Behavior and Development in Early Childhood

    Credits: 3

    Service-learning and seminar experiences addressing intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, prenatal through grade three, within an ecological context. Child’s critical thinking, creative expression, and diagnosis/assessment emphasized.

  
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    EDEC 541 - Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum

    Credits: 3

    Integration of content areas within the curriculum emphasizing mathematics and the sciences. Learning activities, materials, and equipment. Multicultural influences and needs of exceptional children addressed.

    Corequisite: EDEC 542, EDEC 544

    Prerequisites: EDEC 310, EDUC 402

  
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    EDEC 546 - Education of Young Children: An Ecological Approach

    Credits: 3

    An ecological study with emphasis on home-school relations, parent involvement, and community resources. Multicultural perspectives and needs of exceptional children addressed.

    Corequisite: EDEC 469

  
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    EDEC 547 - Field Problems: Teaching Mathematics Using Manipulative Materials, Grades K-3

    Credits: 3

    Instructional approaches and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics, grades K-3.

  
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    EDEC 570 - Internship in Environments for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to early childhood education related to curriculum design and assessment.

    Prerequisites: admission to the professional program in early childhood education

  
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    EDEC 591 - Seminar on Teaching in Early Childhood

    Credits: 3

    Exploration of the principles and theories about teaching and learning as they apply to early childhood education in the context of schools in democratic societies.

    Corequisite: EDTE 590A, B, and C

    Prerequisites: admission to internship in early childhood education

  
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    EDEC 608 - Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of programs and practices for involving parents in early childhood educational settings. Emphasizes objectives, methods, techniques, and materials for program development. Community resources for supporting programs for children in various instructional settings.

  
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    EDEC 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    EDEC 712 - Practicum in Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3

    School- and home-based experience with parents. Emphasis upon home-school relationships and their effects upon the young child’s development and learning. Participation with advisory groups, parent activities in the classroom, home visits, and parent-teacher communication. Weekly seminar sessions.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 540 and 608 or 610

  
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    EDEC 740 - The Young Child: Applying Theory and Research

    Credits: 3

    Analysis and discussion of theory and research related to the education of young children. Intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of infants, toddlers, and young children will be examined. Special emphasis on implication for developing early childhood education instructional programs.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 540 and EDPY 705

  
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    EDEC 742 - Advanced Study of Early Childhood Curricula and Program Models

    Credits: 3

    An analysis of early childhood program models and curricula with theoretical orientation, related research, societal needs, and the student’s philosophy of education.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 540, 542, 544

  
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    EDEC 744 - Advanced Study of Language Development and Communication Skills in Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3

    Provides classroom teachers with an overview of the development of language and communication skills in children, birth through eight.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 544 or equivalent

  
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    EDEC 745 - Emergent Literacy

    Credits: 3

    Theories of emergent literacy and implications for literacy learning and instruction.

    Prerequisites: EDEC 744

  
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    EDEC 750 - Play Theory and Early Learning

    Credits: 3

    Theory, research, and practice related to the play of young children in various settings.

  
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    EDEC 754 - Studies and Internship I in Teaching Social Studies—Early Childhood

    Credits: 3

    Planning, designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate socio-cultural curriculum for young children, preschool through grade four.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T. program

  
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    EDEC 755 - Studies and Internship in Teaching Science

    Credits: 3

    The study and practice of science education for preschool and primary students focusing on appropriate content, goals, and methods.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T. program

 

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