2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

ECED 2103 Characteristics of Exceptionality3 credits: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratoryPrerequisite: EDUC 1143This course stresses the early identification andprevention of disabilities as well as the detection of atriskand failure-to-thrive children by identifyingcharacteristics of disabling situations that affectchildren at an early age. The importance of integratingthese individuals, birth to age 8, with their nondisabledpeers is explained and stressed. Offered in fall.ECED 2203 Child Development3 credits: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratoryPrerequisite: ECED 2103This course examines typical child development asdelineated by research and philosophers and the effectof disabling conditions. The role of families andcultural differences is examined within the context ofchild development. Offered in fall.ECED 3303 Strategies for Teaching Special Students3 credits: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratoryPrerequisites: ECED 2103, ECED 2203Attention is given to the development of fine and grossmotor skills, communication, cognition, adaptivebehavior and psycho-social development through thestudy of curriculum, instructional procedures, andmaterials needed/used in developing and implementingIEP’s and IFSP’s of children, birth through age 8.Offered in fall and spring.ECED 3323 Assessing Young Children3 credits: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratoryPrerequisites: ECED 2103, ECED 2203, ECED 3303This course examines the technical and statisticalcharacteristics of test selection, administration, andinterpretation of assessment instruments andprocedures appropriate for infants and preschoolchildren. Offered in fall and spring.ECED 3353 Early Childhood Education: Planning,Curriculum, and Programming3 credits: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratoryPrerequisites: ECED 2103, ECED 2203This course examines the roles, philosophies, andservices of various professionals providing services toyoung children with disabilities; while atransdisciplinary approach is emphasized, othermodels, strategies and problem-solving approaches arealso discussed in planning and developing programsfor children birth through age eight. Offered in spring.ECED 3403 Family and Community Relationships3 credits: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratoryPrerequisites: ECED 2103, ECED 2203This course will prepare students to establish andmaintain positive, collaborative relationships withfamilies and to collaborate and consult with otherprofessionals and with agencies in the largercommunity to support children’s development,learning, and well-being. Offered in spring.ECED 4609 Early Childhood and Special EducationMethods9 credits: 9 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratoryPrerequisites: All required ECED coursesCorequisite: EDUC 460VThis course provides instruction in specific methodsand materials appropriate for use in children birth toage 8 and for students with special needs. Offered infall and spring.ECON Courses(Economics)ECON 2203 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrinciples and theory of economic activity. Survey ofmacroeconomics.Offered: Fall, Spring, SummerECON 2213 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrinciples and theory of economic activity. Survey ofmacroeconomics; special emphasis on theory of thefirm. Offered: Fall, Spring, SummerECON 3453 Money, Banking, and Credit3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisites: ECON 2203, 2213.Money systems and banking structure, negotiable andcredit instruments, Federal Reserve System, monetarypolicy.ECON 479V Independent Study in EconomicsVariable creditConsult the Independent Study Courses subheading inthe Academic Regulations section of this catalog forprerequisites and description.Offered: SpringECED 3383 Language Development3 credits: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratoryPrerequisites: ECED 2103, ECED 2203This course examines the development of speech andlanguage and the impact of various disabilities on thedevelopment of communication skills. Offered in falland spring.Course Descriptions177