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2014-2015 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2014-2015 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Classification of Courses

The following classification of courses is furnished for clarification to assist students in choosing appropriate courses:

  1. Courses numbered lower than 1000 are designated as learning support courses. These may not be used to satisfy degree or certificate requirements. Enrollment in these courses is limited to students who are placed in them according to the college’s placement procedure.
  2. Courses numbered 1000 – 1999 are freshman level and those numbered 2000 – 2999 are sophomore level. However, students having necessary prerequisites may take any course.

Course Descriptions

Two types of courses are offered: institutional credit non-transfer courses not applicable to a degree or certificate and regular college credit courses.

Regular College Credit Courses

The following abbreviations indicate the term in which the course is offered:

F — Fall

S — Spring

Su — Summer

UD — Upon Demand

♦ — Courses which fulfill minimum degree requirements. For more information, see General Education Course Requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science, under » Academic Information .

 — Not part of the Tennessee Transfer Path.

 

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II

    4 credit(s)


    Spectroscopic characteristics of organic compounds; and introduction to proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, fats and heterocyclic compounds.  Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2010.) S
  
  • CHEM 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Chemistry

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in chemistry. UD
  
  • CHEM 2900 - Individualized Studies in Chemistry

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in chemistry. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Communication

  
  • COMM 1010 - Introduction to Mass Communication

    3 credit(s)


    Journalism, broadcasting, public relations, film, magazines and the recording industry. Three hours per week. F
  
  • COMM 1020 - Writing for the Mass Media

    3 credit(s)


    Information gathering and writing under deadline for print and broadcast media, including news and promotional copy. Preparation of news, advertising and persuasive texts. Comparison of styles and organizational techniques. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • COMM 1030 - Introduction to Broadcasting

    3 credit(s)


    Domestic and international radio, TV and cable; job opportunities; organizational structure of stations, networks and cable facilities; and audio and video productions. Three hours per week. F
  
  • COMM 1510 - Journalism Practicum I

    1 credit(s)


     Newspaper production including news writing, headlining, copy preparation and proofreading, page design, news evaluation, staff organization, reporting, interviewing and photography. Student newspaper assignments required. One hour per week. F
  
  • COMM 1520 - Journalism Practicum II

    1 credit(s)


     Newspaper production including news writing, headlining, copy preparation and proofreading, page design, news evaluation, staff organization, reporting, interviewing and photography.  Study newspaper assignments required. One hour per week. S
  
  • COMM 2020 - Introduction to Television Production

    3 credit(s)


    Television production including studio procedures, video, audio and lighting. Three hours per week. S
  
  • COMM 2110 - Advertising

    3 credit(s)


     Advertising including consumer behavior, media, budgeting and planning, and creation and production of messages. Three hours per week. F
  
  • COMM 2130 - Introduction to Public Relations

    3 credit(s)


     Public relations functions including publicity, communication and influencing various publics. Three hours per week. S
  
  • COMM 2510 - Journalism Practicum III

    1 credit(s)


     Newspaper production including news writing, headlining, copy preparation and proofreading, page design, news evaluation, staff organization, reporting, interviewing and photography.  Student newspaper assignments required. One hour per week. F
  
  • COMM 2520 - Journalism Practicum IV

    1 credit(s)


     Newspaper production including news writing, headlining, copy preparation and proofreading, page design, news evaluation, staff organization, reporting, interviewing and photography.  Student newspaper assignments required. One hour per week. S
  
  • COMM 2610 - Communication Practicum

    3 credit(s)


     Supervised activities in a radio or television station, cable-TV facility or advertising or public relations agency for a minimum of 80 hours. (Prerequisite(s): two three-credit hour Communication courses.) F, S
  
  • COMM 2710 - TV News I

    3 credit(s)


     The study of television news, including the production of a campus newscast. Three hours per week. F
  
  • COMM 2720 - TV News II

    3 credit(s)


     Advanced topics in television news, including the production of campus newscast. Three hours per week. S
  
  • COMM 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Communications

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in communications. UD
  
  • COMM 2900 - Individualized Studies in Communications

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in communications. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Computer Information Technology

  
  • CIT 1100 - Computer Networking I

    3 credit(s)


     Topics covered include: designing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing basic networks, ethernet cable media, hubs, switches, bridges and routers; network cards; and operating system network configuration. Prepares the student to take the Comp TIA Network + industry certification exam. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • CIT 1601 - Hardware/Operating Systems

    3 credit(s)


     Topics covered include: installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and performing preventative maintenance of basic personal and portable computer hardware and operating systems, as well as printers, scanners and security components. This course prepares the student to take CompTIA A+ Essentials industry certification exam. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CIT 1602 - IT Support Functions

    3 credit(s)


     Topics covered include: installation, upgrade, repair, component replacement, configuration, optimization, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems, as well as supporting PC hardware and software in a business setting. This course prepares the student to take the CompTIA A+ Practical Application certification exam. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CIT 2030 - Servers/Network Operating Systems

    3 credit(s)


     Topics covered include: planning network and application services, designing core identity and access management components, designing support identity and access management components, designing for business continuity and data availability. Prepares the student to take the Microsoft Windows Server perating system and covers the Enterprise Administrator exam. Three hours per week. S
  
  • CIT 2100 - CIT Internship Experience

    1 credit(s)


     Professional development through on-the-job experience in the student’s major area of study of computer information technology. The course requires a minimum of 75 hours of supervised employment or volunteer experience. Student must be recommended by the academic advisor before they can register. (Prerequisite(s): CIT 1601, 1602 and 1100.) F, S
  
  • CIT 2105 - CIT Internship Experience

    1 credit(s)


     This course is a continuation of CIT 2100.  Professional development through on-the-job experience in the student’s major area of study of computer information technology. This course requires a minimum of 75 hours of supervised employment or volunteer experience. Student must be recommended by the academic advisor before they can register. (Prerequisite(s): CIT 2100.) F,S
  
  • CIT 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Computer Service Technology

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in computer service technology. UD
  
  • CIT 2900 - Individualized Studies in Computer Service Technology

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in computer science technology. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Computers and Information Systems

  
  • CIS 193 - Introduction to Linux

    3 credit(s)


     Linux is a relatively new open source system software that is becoming increasingly popular for use on business Web Servers, email servers, application servers, and even personal desktop systems.  This course is designed to prepare students to take the COMPTIA-Linux+ Certification Exam. (Prerequisite(s): INFS 1010, equivalent introductory computer class, or permission from instructor.) F,S,M
  
  • CIS 1270 - Desktop Operating Systems

    3 credit(s)


     This course prepares the student to take the Microsoft certification exam associated with the most currently used version of the Microsoft Windows desktop operating system. Topics covered include: installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the most currently used Microsoft Windows desktop operating system. Three hours per week. S
  
  • CIS 1291 - Windows Server Networks

    1 credit(s)


     Prepares the student to take the Microsoft certification exam associated with the most currently used Microsoft Windows server operating system and covers the Server Administrator exam. Topics covered include: planning for server deployment, planning for server management, monitoring and maintaining servers, planning application and data provisioning and planning for business continuity and high availability. One hour per week. F
  
  • CIS 1294 - Active Directory

    3 credit(s)


     Topics covered include: configuring domain name system (DNS) for active directory, configuring the active directory infrastructure, configuring active directory roles and services, creating and maintaining active directory objects, maintaining the active directory environment and configuring active directory services. Prepares student to take Microsoft certification exam and covers “Active Directory” exam. Three hours per week. S
  
  • CIS 2100 - CIS Internship Experience

    1 credit(s)


     Professional development through on-the-job experience in the student’s major area of study of computer and information systems. The course requires a minimum of 75 hours of supervised employment or volunteer experience. Student must be recommended by the academic advisor before he/she can register. (Prerequisite(s): CIT 1601, 1602 and 1100.) F, S
  
  • CIS 2101 - Network Security

    3 credit(s)


     Topics covered include: general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography and operational and organizational security. Prepares the student to take CompTIA Security + certification exam. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CIS 2105 - CIS Internship Experience

    1 credit(s)


     This course is a continuation of CIS 2100.  Professional development through on-the-job experience in the student’s major area of study of computer and information systems.  The course requires a minimum of 75 hours of supervised employment or volunteer experience. Student must be recommended by the academic advisor before they can register. (Prerequisite(s): CIS 2100.) F,S
  
  • CIS 2210 - Systems Development and Design

    3 credit(s)


     Computer center functions and management for business and industry including organizational structures, tools for the analyst, hardware and software orientation. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Nine hours CIS course work or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • CIS 2293 - Planning Networks

    3 credit(s)


     Topics covered include: configuring addressing and services, names resolution, network access, file and print services, and monitoring and managing a network infrastructure. Prepares the student to take the Microsoft certification exam and covers Network Infrastructure exam. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CIS 2297 - Designing Networks

    1 credit(s)


     Topics covered include: deploying servers, configuring remote desktop services, web services infrastructure, and network application services. Prepares the student to take the Microsoft certification exam and covers applications infrastructure exam. One hour per week. S
  
  • CISP 1010 - Computer Science I

    3 credit(s)


    An introduction to computer science hardware and software concepts and computer software development using a modern object-oriented programming language such as JAVA or C++. Algorithms, problem solving methods, systems development and implementation methodologies are addressed. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • CISP 1020 - Computer Science II

    3 credit(s)


    A continuation of programming emphasizing abstract data structures and top down design. Emphasis is on algorithm development, abstract data types, pointers, strings, searching and retrieval techniques, parsing, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees and related topics. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): CISP 1010.) UD
  
  • CISP 1610 - Programming in C++

    3 credit(s)


    Overview of general structured design and development, fundamental programming concepts in C++ that include data types, arithmetic expressions, control structures, loops, functions, arrays, basic I/O, user-defined abstract data types and an introduction to classes and objects. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): CISP 1010 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • CISP 2801 – 2899 - Computer Information Systems Programming

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in computers and information systems. UD
  
  • CISP 2900 - Computer Information Systems Programming

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in computers and information systems. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD
  
  • INFS 111 - Programming Using Mobile Apps

    3 credit(s)


    A hands-on, project-based introduction to computer programming using the Android environment. Students will learn the foundation of computer programming while designing, developing and deploying mobile applications that incorporate multimedia, GPS and other current technologies. (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) INFS 1010 or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • INFS 113 - Visual Basic

    3 credit(s)


    An introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic. Topics to be covered include event driven programming, interface design, creating menus and dialog boxes, writing event and general procedures, and using operating system services. F
  
  • INFS 161 - Database Using MS SQL

    3 credit(s)


    An in-depth course giving students the fundamental tools needed to use Microsoft SQL Server as well as T-SQL. Topics will include writing queries used T-SQL, using the SQL Server Client tools, database design fundamentals and basic administrative tasks. F
  
  • INFS 173 - Programming in C#

    3 credit(s)


    An introduction to the C# programming language. Topics to be covered include relational operators and expressions, control structures, object-oriented programming concepts and arrays. S
  
  • INFS 213 - Active Server Pages

    3 credit(s)


    A course that takes the principles learned in Visual Basic and applies them to the environment of the web. This course covers topics ranging from programming a basic web database, to integrating the application to a back-end database. Important areas or emphasis covered in this course will include securing a web application, validating user input, managing web session state, using master template pages and themes for site consistency, web application data source connections as well as others. (Prerequisite(s): INFS 113.) S
  
  • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications

    3 credit(s)


    Basic computer terminology, Microsoft Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet and other topics. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • INFS 1040 - Word

    3 credit(s)


     Brief overview of basic computer terminology and Windows operating system. Word processing fundamentals employing Microsoft Word to create, format and print letters, reports, tables and other word processing documents. Three hours per week. F
  
  • INFS 1051 - Spreadsheets Seminar – Excel

    1 credit(s)


     Spreadsheet applications on the microcomputer using Excel. Students who have received credit for INFS 1010 must have permission of the CIS Coordinator to enroll in this course. Total of 16 contact hours. UD
  
  • INFS 1065 - PowerPoint Seminar

    1 credit(s)


     Presentation systems using Microsoft PowerPoint software on microcomputers emphasizing business presentations and basic editing skills. Total of 16 contact hours per week. UD
  
  • INFS 1100 - Technology for Teachers

    3 credit(s)


     Introduction to Windows and Windows-based microcomputer packages including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, Internet applications, basic PC troubleshooting, basic audiovisual and office equipment to facilitate quality classroom instruction. May be registered as INFS or EDU. Three hours per week. F
  
  • INFS 1121 - Spreadsheets/Databases

    3 credit(s)


     Concepts and procedures in spreadsheet and database using Microsoft Excel and Access.  Students without basic computer and word processing skills should complete INFS 1010 Computer Applications  before enrolling in course.  Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • INFS 1562 - Web Site Design

    3 credit(s)


     Fundamentals of effective web design and management using a commercial software package. As a prerequisite, students should have a fundamental knowledge and experience in using microcomputers and the internet. Three hours per week. S
  
  • INFS 2030 - Access

    3 credit(s)


     Database fundamentals employing Microsoft Access to create and utilize tables, queries, forms, reports and macros. Integrating Access with other programs and with the World Wide Web. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • INFS 2040 - PowerPoint/Publisher

    3 credit(s)


     Presentation graphics fundamentals employing software presentation package to design, create, format and print slide presentations. Publishing fundamentals using text, graphics, layouts and printing. Integrating with other programs and the Internet. Three hours per week. S
  
  • INFS 2801 – 2899 - Computer Information Systems

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in computers and information system. UD
  
  • INFS 2900 - Computer Information Systems

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in computers and information systems. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Construction Technology

  
  • CST 1010 - Construction Techniques/Methods

    1 credit(s)


     Materials and processes used in residential and commercial construction. Labs will focus on actual hands-on exercises in fundamental hand and power tools, building techniques and equipment. One hour per week. F
  
  • CST 2010 - Cost Estimating and Job Analysis

    3 credit(s)


     Commercial and residential cost-planning techniques including labor and material costs, overhead, hidden costs, scheduling to maintain effective spending, bid proposals and profit margins. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. S
  
  • CST 2020 - Contracting Technical/Legal Aspects

    2 credit(s)


     Contractor laws and rules, general business accounting, lien laws, workers compensation, employment security, wage laws, OSHA regulations and tax information. Two hours lecture per week. F
  
  • CST 2030 - Standard Building Codes

    3 credit(s)


     Building codes that relate to residential and light commercial projects from site work to completed projects. Three hours lecture per week. F, S
  
  • CST 2040 - Renewable Energy

    3 credit(s)


     A comprehensive overview of renewable energies, including comparisons with photo voltaic (pv) electrical generation, solar thermal, wind, biomass and other alternative fuels. Emphases are placed on the movement from a fossil fuel-based economy to an alternative energy economy using solar-derived fuels. This ties to design and lifestyle alterations, which can result from careful monitoring and utilizing of energy stores available. Site-specific suitability, regulations, investments, economics and energy efficiencies are all investigated with regard to life cycle. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. F
  
  • CST 2050 - PV Panel Installation

    3 credit(s)


     Basic details of sizing a solar-electric photo voltaic (pv) installation to meet expected energy needs; the techniques of rooftop, pole top or ground rack installation to withstand weather expectations; the need for site-specific electronics to change varying DC solar-generated electricity to utility grid uniformity of AC electricity; how to work with the needed utility grid inter-tie safety disconnections; battery storage and the needed electronics; and the importance of grounding and other details in preparation for national certification as a pv installer. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. F
  
  • CST 2400 - Service Learning-Habitat

    3 credit(s)


     This course will enable students to have hands-on involvement in a Habitat project where many of the concepts presented in class are put into practical application. The processes and policies used by the Habitat organization will provide monitoring of student participation and involvement. Three hours on-site work per week. F
  
  • CST 2500 - Energy Star Residential Ratings

    3 credit(s)


     This course addresses Energy Star and Earth Craft ratings, sealing of ductwork, routing ducts through conditioned spaces, water management in foundations, sealed crawlspaces and general sustainability requirements. It includes the process for evaluating hours for Energy Star certification, including the software used and reports generated. It prepares the student for national certification as an Energy Rater. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. S
  
  • CST 2610 - Energy-Efficient Construction

    3 credit(s)


     This course will discuss insulated wall elements such as structural insulated panels (SIPS), insulated poured and pre-cast concrete walls, solar hot water installations and specialized solar grid-tied electric codes (NEC 960). Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. S
  
  • CST 2620 - Ground-Sourced HVAC

    2 credit(s)


     This course addresses closed-loop and open-loop designs, residential usage of ground-source heat pumps, trenching vs. well drilling, ground loop requirements, manual J load analysis to size the ground-source system and desuperheater add-on hot water elements. This course will also have the benefit of a ground-source heat pump demonstration project where a unit has been installed in the construction technology laboratory. Two hours lecture and one hour lab per week. S
  
  • CST 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Construction Technology

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in construction technology. UD
  
  • CST 2900 - Individualized Studies in Construction Technology

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in construction technology. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education is the integration of classroom theory with practical work experience. The program requires a student to have specific periods of attendance at the college and specific periods of employment. The employment periods are established by cooperative agreements between the college and business, industry and government agencies. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they plan to attend concerning the transferability of these courses.

  
  • CPE 1010 - Cooperative Education I

    3 credit(s)


     Supervised employment or volunteer experience in a position related to the student’s major (150 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance. F, S
  
  • CPE 1011 - Job Search Skills

    1 credit(s)


     Skills assessment, resumé and letter writing, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, job applications, networking and dressing for success. F, S
  
  • CPE 1012 - Succeeding on the Job

    1 credit(s)


     Personal and professional development to improve communication, time management, problem solving, teamwork and customer service skills on the job. The course will also address the importance of initiative, attitude and work ethics in the workplace. F, S
  
  • CPE 1015 - Workforce Development

    2 credit(s)


     Personal and professional development through course work combined with on-the-job experience in order to develop work ethics and transitional job skills in the workplace. The course requires a minimum of 75 hours of supervised employment experience. F, S
  
  • CPE 1020 - Cooperative Education II

    3 credit(s)


     Supervised employment experience (150 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance. F, S
  
  • CPE 1030 - Cooperative Education/Office

    4 credit(s)


    Supervised employment or volunteer experience in a position related to the field of office administration (200 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance.  F,S
  
  • CPE 2000 - Workforce Development Co-op

    3 credit(s)


     Personal and professional development through course work combined with on-the-job experience in order to develop work ethics and transitional job skills in the workplace. The course requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised employment experience. F, S
  
  • CPE 2010 - Cooperative Education III

    3 credit(s)


     Supervised employment experience (150 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance. F, S
  
  • CPE 2020 - Cooperative Education IV

    3 credit(s)


     Supervised employment experience (150 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance. F, S
  
  • CPE 2100 - Co-op/Internship Experience

    2 credit(s)


     Professional development through on-the-job experience in the student’s major area of study. The course requires a minimum of 100 hours of supervised employment or volunteer experience. Student must be recommended by the academic advisor before he/she can be placed. F, S

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 credit(s)


    Criminal justice administration emphasizing roles of police, courts, corrections and juveniles. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process

    3 credit(s)


    Substantive aspects of criminal law including general principles applicable to criminal conduct, specific analysis of particular crimes and substantive defenses to crimes. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement

    3 credit(s)


    Rules of evidence applied to criminal procedures and procedures to implement law, including arrest, search warrants, testifying in court and pre-trial procedures. Three hours per week. S
  
  • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections

    3 credit(s)


    The correctional system and its alternatives. Three hours per week. S
  
  • CRMJ 2110 - Legal Issues in Investigations

    3 credit(s)


     Legal issues and scientific and technical methods employed in criminal investigations. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CRMJ 2210 - Issues in Juvenile Justice

    3 credit(s)


     Behavior and characteristics of juvenile offenders and methods of rehabilitation and court procedures. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CRMJ 2410 - Externship

    4 credit(s)


     Supervised observation during a minimum of 150 hours experience with a field agency. (Prerequisite(s): At least nine hours of Criminal Justice coursework or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • CRMJ 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in criminal justice. UD
  
  • CRMJ 2900 - Individualized Studies in Criminal Justice

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in criminal justice. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood

    3 credit(s)


     Introduction to Early Childhood is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice.  The course also includes an overview of history of early education; theoretical program models; different types of early childhood programs, community resources; professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children from birth through age 8. Field experience required. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ECED 2186 - Special Topics/Early Childhood

    1 credit(s)


      The study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of Early Childhood Education. One hour per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2286 - Special Topics/Early Childhood

    2 credit(s)


      The study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of Early Childhood Education. Two hours per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2300 - The Mentoring Teacher

    3 credit(s)


     The Mentoring Teacher is a study of 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 also addressing the needs of parents, other staff, and of children from birth through age 8. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2310 - Safe/Healthy Environments

    3 credit(s)


     A study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home and community for children from birth through age 8. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience required. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ECED 2312 - Early Childhood Administration

    3 credit(s)


      Early Childhood Administration is a study of organization and administration practices applicable to programs serving children from birth through age 8. Topics of particular consideration include leadership, enrollment, public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, family relations and program development. Field experience required. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum

    3 credit(s)


     Early Childhood Curriculum is a study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of young children from birth through age 8. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, and roles of teachers and of families, materials and settings. Field experience required. Three hours per week. S
  
  • ECED 2320 - Infant/Toddler Development

    3 credit(s)


     Infant/Toddler Development is a study of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance and development of children from birth through age 8. Field experience required. Three hours per week. S
  
  • ECED 2330 - Infant and Toddler Care

    3 credit(s)


     Infant and Toddler Care is a study of the care and education of infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 in group settings (i.e. child care centers, family-child care homes, Early Head Start, etc.).  Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. The course emphasizes relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under 3. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum

    3 credit(s)


     Initial Practicum is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 30 clock hours in instruction and 45 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-Star or Department-approved site).  These hours may be completed in the candidate’s employment site with Department approval.  The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and that promotes optimum learning for young children from birth through age 8. 45 hours of field experience. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics

    3 credit(s)


     Family Dynamics is a study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of the child from birth through age 8.  Topics include the benefits of, and strategies for, developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting. Field experience required. Three hours per week. S
  
  • ECED 2360 - Exceptional Child

    3 credit(s)


     Exceptional Child explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children from birth through age 8. It provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. The course includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience required. Three hours per week. F
 

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