Undergraduate Certificates
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
BA Psychology
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
This certificate is designed for early childhood educators in private or charter preschools, childcare centers, nonprofit settings, or those interested in ECE.
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COURSES
PSY 101 General Psychology I (3cr)
This course introduces the key concepts of psychology as a behavioral science and fulfills a general education social science requirement. The topics covered include modern approaches in psychology, learning and cognition, theories of personality, psychopathology, and therapies.
PSY 201 Human Growth and Development (3cr)
This course is a life span approach to studying developmental processes from conception to adolescence. Special emphasis is placed on the joint impact of cultural, social, emotional, cognitive, and biological factors on developmental processes. The primary goal of this course is to help students translate developmental theories into practical implications for teaching and caring for children from diverse cultural backgrounds. This course is designed to educate future educators.
IDS 119: Introduction to Teaching (1 cr)
This course offers an introductory look at the teaching profession, including the roles and responsibilities of the classroom teacher in various educational settings.
EDU 220 Foundations of Education (3cr)
This course presents a broad view of the origin, nature, and scope of American Education. Emphasis is placed on trends in history and philosophy that have helped shape the aims, curriculum, organization, administration, and supervision of the American Education System. The impact of ancient philosophies is thoroughly investigated. Developing a Philosophy of Education consistent with democratic ideals is one of this course's objectives. Ten (10) hrs. of practicum required.
EDU 230 Culturally Competent Teaching (3cr)
This course provides prospective educators with the necessary knowledge, understanding, and recognition of multicultural perspectives and counter-narratives. The course aims to develop the candidate's ability to effectively collaborate with students, colleagues, peers, and parents or guardians from diverse cultural backgrounds. The course will enhance participants' skills in curating cross-cultural belonging, engaging in critical analysis, recognizing and leveraging funds of knowledge, and fostering cultural sensitivity. To adequately address students' needs across various settings, applicants must develop culturally responsive teaching skills and actively engage as critical thinkers, learners, and valuable members of the classroom.
EDU 358 Classroom/ Behavior Management (3cr)
This course focuses on the study of principles, practical applications, and behavior management related to planning and classroom organization for students with regular education needs, including those who are gifted or talented. Basic research design, positive practices, group contingencies, and non-aversive punishment techniques are emphasized.
This course introduces the key concepts of psychology as a behavioral science and fulfills a general education social science requirement. The topics covered include modern approaches in psychology, learning and cognition, theories of personality, psychopathology, and therapies.
PSY 201 Human Growth and Development (3cr)
This course is a life span approach to studying developmental processes from conception to adolescence. Special emphasis is placed on the joint impact of cultural, social, emotional, cognitive, and biological factors on developmental processes. The primary goal of this course is to help students translate developmental theories into practical implications for teaching and caring for children from diverse cultural backgrounds. This course is designed to educate future educators.
IDS 119: Introduction to Teaching (1 cr)
This course offers an introductory look at the teaching profession, including the roles and responsibilities of the classroom teacher in various educational settings.
EDU 220 Foundations of Education (3cr)
This course presents a broad view of the origin, nature, and scope of American Education. Emphasis is placed on trends in history and philosophy that have helped shape the aims, curriculum, organization, administration, and supervision of the American Education System. The impact of ancient philosophies is thoroughly investigated. Developing a Philosophy of Education consistent with democratic ideals is one of this course's objectives. Ten (10) hrs. of practicum required.
EDU 230 Culturally Competent Teaching (3cr)
This course provides prospective educators with the necessary knowledge, understanding, and recognition of multicultural perspectives and counter-narratives. The course aims to develop the candidate's ability to effectively collaborate with students, colleagues, peers, and parents or guardians from diverse cultural backgrounds. The course will enhance participants' skills in curating cross-cultural belonging, engaging in critical analysis, recognizing and leveraging funds of knowledge, and fostering cultural sensitivity. To adequately address students' needs across various settings, applicants must develop culturally responsive teaching skills and actively engage as critical thinkers, learners, and valuable members of the classroom.
EDU 358 Classroom/ Behavior Management (3cr)
This course focuses on the study of principles, practical applications, and behavior management related to planning and classroom organization for students with regular education needs, including those who are gifted or talented. Basic research design, positive practices, group contingencies, and non-aversive punishment techniques are emphasized.