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EED200 (3 Credits)

Overview of early childhood education (birth to age eight) in American society, including current issues and responsibilities. Emphasis on issues of professionalism, ethics and program types. Opportunities for students to explore potential career paths. Prerequisites: None.

EED210 (3 Credits)

Benefits of play for children birth to 8 years of age. Inclusion of art, music, and movement used in all dimensions of play. Identify uses and roles in the development of children. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235.

EED212 (3 Credits)

Principles for guiding young children in early care and education environments. Exploration of guidance, effective interactions, and how the environment impacts the lives of young children. Includes observation of children, birth to age eight. Prerequisites: None.

EED215 (3 Credits)

Consideration of public health issues and safety procedures within early childhood settings that serve young children birth to age eight. Overview of nutritional needs and issues of physical fitness and well-being in young children. Includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education. Prerequisites: None.

EED222 (3 Credits)

Overview of the exceptional learner (birth - age eight), one who differs from the average or the norm, with emphasis on observation, techniques, characteristics, identification, types of programs, and work with families. Issues related to learning exceptionalities, sensory and communication disorders, social and emotional problems, physical and health related disorders, and giftedness. Includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education. Prerequisites: None.

EED225 (3 Credits)

Introduces children's language acquisition and literacy development. Exploration of the relationships among language, literacy, family, culture, and community. Study of educational practices and advocacy opportunities that support language acquisition, literacy development and the preservation of heritage languages. Prerequisites: None.

EED255 (3 Credits)

Portfolio development, completion, and presentation skills designed for the individual student. Self-assessment and educational short-term and long-term planning, professional development, writing and critical learning included. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in completion of twelve (12) credit hours of EED Early Education coursework and permission of Program Coordinator.

EED278 (3 Credits)

Considerations and evaluations of curriculum appropriate to the developmental characteristics of learners, birth through eight years. Includes how early childhood standards, philosophies, and program settings relate to the teaching, learning, and assessment process. Includes field experience. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EED200.

EED280 (3 Credits)

Standards, observation, and assessment of typical and atypical behaviors, overview of standards, observation and assessment methodologies for typical and atypical young children (birth to age eight). Includes ethics, referral and reporting procedures, and collaboration with families and other professionals. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235.

EED260 (1 Credit)

Work experience with infants and toddlers in early care and education settings. Forty (40) hours of designated work per credit. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.