Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . summer & Fall 2011 . Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule
Dis Svs Careers Field Exp/Sem 3
> DSV-290
Places the student in two settings (educational,
vocational or residential) which serve people
with disabilities. Students develop specific
objectives related to program competencies.
Students meet in seminars to assess progress
and discuss student experiences.
(1.5/0/4.5/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: DSV-100,
PSY-111, DSV-110 or DSV-120 or DSV-130
ECE
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED
Intro to Early Childhood Education 3
> ECE-103
Gives students an historical and philosophical
foundation of the field of early childhood
education. Includes an overview of assessment
and trends that influence best practices.
Explores careers in the field. Addresses
influences of families and diversity.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
> ECE-133
Focuses on current concepts in the fields of
health, safety and nutrition and their
relationship to the growth and development of
young children ages birth to eight. Blends
current theory with practical applications and
assessments. Includes the influences of
families and diversity on health, safety and
nutrition in early childhood settings.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Early Childhood Curriculum I 3
> ECE-158
Focuses on the development, implementation
and assessment of appropriate environments
and curricula for young children ages three
through eight. Students prepare to utilize
developmentally appropriate practices in a
context of family and culturally sensitive care.
Emphasizes understanding children’s
developmental stages and developing
appropriate learning opportunities, interactions
and environments in the following areas:
dramatic play, art, music, fine and gross motor
play.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
84
Early Childhood Curriculum II 3
> ECE-159
Focuses on the development, implementation
and assessment of appropriate environments
and curricula for young children ages three
through eight. Students prepare to utilize
developmentally appropriate practices in a
context of family and culturally sensitive care.
Emphasizes understanding children’s
developmental stages and developing
appropriate learning opportunities, interactions
and environments in the following areas:
emergent literacy, math, science, technology
and social studies.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ECE-158
Child Growth and Development 3
> ECE-170
Reviews typical and atypical development of
children from conception to adolescence in all
developmental domains. Presents interactions
between child, family and society within a
variety of community and cultural contexts.
Examines theories associated with our
understanding of children.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Early Childhood Field Experience 3
> ECE-262
Supervised experience in selected early
childhood settings serving children ages birth
through eight. Includes integration of theory,
research, and reflective practice. Provides an
understanding of developmentally appropriate
practices and the developmental stages of
diverse populations of young children and
families. Emphasizes professional relationships
and behavior, appropriate adult/child
interactions, basic curriculum planning and
program routines.
(1/0/6/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ECE-103, ECE-158,
ECE-170
Early Childhood Program Admin 3
> ECE-290
Addresses the function common to
administering quality child care programs,
planning, implementation, operating and
evaluating. Aspects covered include director
responsibilities; policy setting; development;
staff, fiscal and facility management; parent
involvement; and marketing.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Experience in child care setting, Early
Childhood curriculum courses preferred
Independent Study 1–2
> ECE-928
Allows the student to pursue a special
concentration of study under the guidance of a
faculty member. Requires an independent
study contract.
(0/2-4/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Requires approval of supervising faculty
member and dean
ECN
ECONOMICS
Principles of Macroeconomics 3
> ECN-120
Introduces principles of the economizing
problem with emphasis on national income
and employment analysis. Includes national
income accounting, the business cycle, money
and banking, fiscal and monetary theory,
policy, and economic growth. Recommended
for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Principles of Microeconomics
> ECN-130
3
Emphasizes markets, the price system and the
allocation of resources, demand and supply,
market structures, price and output
determination, and income distribution.
Recommended for students pursuing a
baccalaureate degree.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Honors Project 1
> ECN-924
Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a
special concentration of study under the
guidance of an honors faculty member.
Requires completion of an honors project
learning contract. May be taken more than
once.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Requires approval of supervising professor
and dean
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