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Course Descriptions - Early Childhood Education
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CHILD DEVELOP: BIRTH-SIX
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ECE 100
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Fall Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Online course in child growth and development from birth to age six years, including physical, emotional, cultural, cognitive, and creativeage-related changes. Application to early childhood programs in centers and homes. [GE]
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SCI/MATH YOUNG CHIL
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ECE 102
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Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Explores the theories, issues and applications of science and math concepts in activities and environments for preschool aged children. Investigates the strategies of teaching through the discovery and use of science and math curriculums in their surroundings. [GE]
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CHILD NUTR/HLTH/SAFETY
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ECE 103
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Fall |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Nutrition, health and safety information for parents, teachers, and others interested in young children. Promoting good eating habits, wholesome foods and menu planning for preschool and day care groups. Creating safe and healthy environments at home and at school. Childhood diseases. [GE]
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INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION I
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ECE 105
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Winter |
2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Theories and practices for inclusive early childhood education programs. Explores personal perceptions of disabilities and commonly held biases and the impact of environmental influences on ability. Prerequisite: EDUC& 203 (or ECE 104). [GE]
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INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCT II
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ECE 106
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Spring |
2.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture - 22 hours of lab |
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Theories and practices for inclusive early childhood programs. Documents a student's interests, strengths, and needs and develops an inclusion plan that supports those areas. Prerequisite: ECE 105. [GE]
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ECE WORKSHOPS
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ECE 111
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Fall Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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In-service and special topic seminars for those currently working with groups of young children. Each 3-week session is offered for one credit. Students may take any or all of the sessions. A maximum of six credits of ECE 111 may be applied to major area requirements for a degree in Early Childhood Education. [GE]
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CURR/GUID-SCHOOL
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ECE 112
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Winter |
4.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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An overview of curriculum and programming for school-agers. Topics include environmental planning and organization, developmentally appropriate practices, guidance practices and the dynamics involved i.e., societal and family culture, documentation, emergent inclusive, and culturally responsive curriculum, the Project Approach, group games, and summer programming. NO onsite lab required for this course; observationsconducted at off-site community locations.
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ENVIRONMENTS-CHILDREN
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ECE 114
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Fall |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Planning physical space appropriate to children's cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development. Develop an understanding of the role of environments on children's learning and behavior including schedules, materials, room arrangement, and center-based learning. Incorporating diversity through the environment. [GE]
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LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
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ECE 116
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Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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An overall look at the role storytelling and literature play in the development of the young child. Focuses on how storytelling and literature impact literacy, aesthetic development, cultural development, as well as how they support the whole child. Includes resources in the community, delivery techniques and how to select appropriate books and literature. [GE]
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INTRO TO ECE
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ECE 121
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Fall Winter |
4.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture - 22 hours of lab |
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History, philosophy, research, current trends and issues in early education. Developmentally appropriate practices in programs for childrenaged birth through 6 years. Two hours per week participation in the Early Childhood Education Laboratory School. One observation in an outside agency. [SE]
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EC REGULATIONS/PRACTICES
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ECE 123
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Spring |
2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Overview of the minimum licensing requirements for ECE programs in the State of Washington as well as recommended best practices as set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and otherprofessional organizations. Includes application of the Americans With Disabilities Act to programs and practices. Covers recognition and reporting of child maltreatment. [GE]
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GUIDING BEHAVIOR
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ECE 124
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Winter |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Developing observational and interpretive skills in the guidance of young children. Specific approaches and guidance techniques. Focus on communication and negotiation skills. Curriculum planning from a developmental multicultural perspective. [GE]
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ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ECE
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ECE 131
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Summer |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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History, philosophy, research, current trends, and issues in early education. Developmetally appropriate practices in programs for children, birth through 6 years. One outside observation required in an early childhood program. Statewide, on-line only. Credit not allowed for both ECE 121 and 131. [GE]
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OBSERVE,DOCUMENT,RECORD
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ECE 132
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Winter |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to age appropriate observation techniques for individualand groups of children in the early learning years, including methodsof observations, collecting data, assessment tools and authentic assessment and the issues and trends of data collection in Early ChildhoodEducation.
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REFLECTIVE PRACTICES
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ECE 133
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Fall |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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A comprehensive overview and theoretical exploration of perspectives regarding multiple contexts including race, culture, ethnicity, language, class, gender, sexual orientation, atypical and typical abilities.Focus on biases that may impact learners' work as reflective practicitioners working with children and families. Focus on effective anti-bias strategies. Meets General Education transfer requirements.
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ADMIN OF EARLY LEARNING
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ECE 134
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Fall |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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An overview of components necessary for child care personnel (family child care providers and center directors) to open, operate, and manage early learning programs that meet licensing, accreditation and otherquality standards with a focus on program administration and operations.
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PARTNERSHIPS W/FAMILIES
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ECE 135
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Winter |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Developing effective partnerships with families in early care and education programs. Topics include family-centered theories and practicesrelated to welcoming families and building relationships, communicating, working through conflicts, honoring diversity, family involvement and support, and parent education.
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PROG FOR INF & TODDLERS
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ECE 136
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Fall |
4.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Principles and theories of infant and toddler implications for curriculum. Focus on responsive learing environment approach that supports infant-toddler growth and total well-being. Includes care giving practices, the schedule, the routines, the furnishings, and materials.
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CHILD DEV: 0-8
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ECE 137
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Summer Winter |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to the physical, racial, ethnic, cultural, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development of children from conception through eight years old. This course is designed for those who are majoring in Early Childhood Education or Education.
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CHILD DEV/MIDDLE-ADL
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ECE 138
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Fall |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to the physical, racial, ethnic, cultural, emotional, social, cognitive, creative development of children in middle childhood through adolescence years. This course is designed for those who are majoring in Early Childhood Education or Education.
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CO-OP WORK EXP
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ECE 199
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specific learning objectives and employer evaluations. Completion of, or concurrent in, HDEV 195, 198, or 200 required. Prerequisite: ECE 121, 209and 210, and consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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CHILD AND FAMILY
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ECE 202
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Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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An ecological perspective of the family and the socialization of children. Areas of focus include an examination of family structures, historical and economic perspectives, stressors, family dynamics and multiple perspectives of culture with ensuing impacts on families participating in early childhood programs. [GE]
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EARLY LANGUAGE FACILITAT
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ECE 208
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Winter |
2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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A comprehensive overview of early speech and language development. Theoretical exploration of language acquisition in the context of psychosocial, socio-cultural, biosocial, and cognitive development. [GE]
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LEARN EXPERIENCE I
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ECE 209
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Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Explore curriculum planning processes with a special focus on an environmental approach using observations of children's play and knowledgeof child development. Areas of study include the self, social development, dramatic play, literacy and art. Concurrent enrollment in ECE 210 required. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ECE 124. [GE]
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LEARN EXP I LAB
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ECE 210
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Spring |
3.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture - 44 hours of lab |
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Lab experience in Early Childhood Education Laboratory School. Plan, implement and analyze plans in relation to relevant topics in ECE 209.Concurrent enrollment in ECE 209 required. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ECE 124. [GE]
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LEARN EXP II
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ECE 211
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Fall |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Further develop curriculum planning processes with a special emphasison scheduling and project approach planning using observations of children's play and knowledge of child development. Areas of study include science, math, group experiences, music/movement, and outdoors. Conduct case studies and povide peer support and feedback. Concurrent enrollment in ECE 212 required. Prerequisite: ECE 209, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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LEARN EXP II LAB
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ECE 212
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Fall |
3.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture - 44 hours of lab |
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Lab experience in Early Childhood Education Laboratory School. Plan, implement and analyze plans in relation to relevant topics in ECE 211.Concurrent enrollment in ECE 211 required. Prerequisite: ECE 210, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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LEARN EXP III
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ECE 213
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Winter |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Further develop curriculum planning processes with special emphasis on emergent and integrated thematic approaches while applying knowledgeof multiple intelligences. Areas of study include parent/teacher relationships, teacher development stages, staff communication and relationships. In-depth study of individual and cultural diversity as relatedto knowledge of child development. Concurrent enrollment in ECE 214 required. Prerequisite: ECE 211, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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LEARN EXP III LAB
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ECE 214
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Winter |
3.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture - 44 hours of lab |
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Lab experiences in Early Childhood Education Laboratory School. Plan,implement and analyze plans in relation to relevant topics in ECE 213. Concurrent enrollment in ECE 213 required. Prerequisite: ECE 212, orconsent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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ECE SEMINAR
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ECE 215
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Spring |
2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Seminar on professionalism, ethics and issues in teaching and administration. Concurrent enrollment in ECE 199, 15 hours per week requiredas field placement for students in teaching degree program. Prerequisite: ECE 214, or consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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SELECTED TOPICS
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ECE 280
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Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Selected topics in Early Childhood Education as listed in the quarterly class schedule. May be repeated for credit. [GE]
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
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ECE 290
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Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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