Education Early Childhood (EDEC)
EDEC 598 Field Experience Practicum: Early Childhood 0 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5) and EDEC 670
This course will be used to provide field experiences for students desiring licensure in conjunction with certificate programs.
Offered: Online
EDEC 653 Current Issues in Early Childhood Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
An examination of current standards and exploration of controversies related to early childhood education.
Offered: Online
EDEC 655 Organization and Administration of Pre-Schools 3 Credit Hour(s)
Philosophy, objectives and methods for organizing and operating a kindergarten, nursery school, day-care center and play group for children below six years of age. Also includes the planning of preschool facilities and the selection of equipment and personnel.
Offered: Online
EDEC 670 Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
The course is designed to show current trends in curriculum organization, the effects of environment on learning and adapting curriculum content and methods to maturity level of the young child. Emphasis will be placed on designing individual educational programs for all children.
Offered: Online
EDEC 698 Directed Practicum Capstone: Early Childhood 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: (Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5) and (Add-On Licensure Gate 3 with a score of 5 or EDUC 681)
A planned program of practice in an educational setting under the direct supervision of University faculty and/or appropriate school administrator. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
Offered: Online