This specialization is designed to develop understandings and approaches for working with children and their families in early childhood education settings. This area of study will focus on developmentally appropriate curriculum and guidance, and the development of relationships with families.

Highly Recommended:

• CFS 320U The ABCs of Early Childhood Education

Recommended:

• ECED 430 The Emotional Life of Toddlers (3)

• ECED 426 Mathematical Thinking in Early Childhood (3)

• ECED 460 Inclusive Early Childhood Models (3)

• ECED 471 Play: Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3)

• ECED 472 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education (3)

• ECED 476 Equity and Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education (3)
  

Other:

• CI 350 Aesthetics and Physical Education for Young Children (4)

• CI 351 Science, Social Studies and Health for Young Children (5)

• CI 432 Computer Applications for the Classroom (3)

• CI 433 Computer Applications in Instruction (3)

• CI 434 Microcomputer-based Management & Research Tools for Educators (3)

• CI 443 Effective Tchg Strategies & Materials for Working with Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Students (3)

• CI 455 LGBTQ Advocacy In PRE-K-12 Classrooms (1-2)

• CI 491 Enriching Children's Reading (3)

• CI 496 Second Language Acquisition & Development for K-12 Educators (3)

• CI 497 Assessment of Language and Content Learning for K-12 English Learners (2)

• ECED 421 Supervision in Early Childhood Education Settings (3)

• ECED 424 Creating Communities: Guiding Young Children (2)

• ECED 425 Culture and Language in Early Childhood Families (3)

• ECED 427 Inspirations in Early Childhood Education: The Reggio Emilia Approach (1)

• ECED 428 Educational Rights and Inclusive Environments in Early Childhood (3)

• ECED 429 Art as Languages of Early Childhood (3)

• ECED 422 Advanced Curriculum Design in Kindergarten/ Primary Grades (3)

• ECED 423 Leading in ECE Programs (3)

• ECED 477 Learning Designs: Early Childhood Environments (3)

• ECED 478 Constructivist Curriculum: Big Ideas in Early Childhood Education (3)

• ECED 479 Young Child as Scientist (3)
  (ECED 2022-2023 Bulletin)
  (Revised 8/4/21)

* Not offered on a regular basis.

NOTE: Several courses especially designed for ESL/Bilingual educators are offered through Continuing Education in the School of Extended Studies.