Minors: Early Childhood
The goal of the Early Childhood Doctoral Minor is to prepare professionals for careers in the field of early childhood education and childhood services. As outcome, the minor is aimed at preparing competent and knowledgeable early childhood professionals capable of providing, designing, and advocating for quality programs, services, and policies for young children and their families.
Minor in Early Childhood Education |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| EDD 8611 | Best Practices in Programs for Young Children: Pedagogical Applications | 3 |
| EDD 8612 | Critical Issues in Early Childhood Education in the Global Village | 3 |
| EDD 8613 | Families, Children, and Communities in a Multicultural and Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDD 8614 | Current Trends and Issues in Curricular Theory in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDD 8616 | Cultural Perspectives and Influences on Child Development | 3 |
EDD 8611: Best Practices in Programs for Young Children: Pedagogical Applications
This course examines current policies and practices for children from birth-age 8. Criteria for and issues on quality in early childhood services are examined from the perspective of local and international programs. Theoretical foundations for program development, curriculum assessment, and individual interventions are discussed. Students engage in the analysis and discussion of program policies and practices. Field experiences are integrated into the course.
EDD 8612: Critical Issues in Early Childhood Education in the Global Village
This course examines current issues and trends impacting behavior, health and the development of children and youth within the national and global context. Social policies, programs, and support services for children are considered. Topics explored include prenatal services, educational programs, behavior, health, special needs families and services. Field experiences are integrated into this course.
EDD 8613: Families, Children, and Communities in a Multicultural and Diverse Society
This course focuses on the role of families on child development from the perspective of multi-cultures. Role of culture and how it shapes families' views on child rearing practices are investigated. Students examine current situations faced by young children and their families from the prenatal stage through the early childhood years. Field experiences are integrated into this course.
EDD 8614: Current Trends and Issues in Curricular Theory in Early Childhood Education
This course examines recent directions in curricular theory and programs for young children. Students engage in the analysis of what constitutes developmentally appropriate curriculum. Selected models and approaches appropriate for children from birth to age eight are investigated.
Local, national, and global issues influencing early childhood curricular development are also discussed. Field experiences are integrated into this course.
EDD 8616: Cultural Perspectives and Influences on Child Development
This course examines the role and influence of culture in the process of development during the early years (birth-age 8). Cross-cultural characteristics on the development of young children are examined.
Influence of diversity elements during the early childhood years such as language, gender, ethnicity, special needs and others are discussed.
Role of families, adults and communities in the developmental process are also examined. Field experiences are integrated into this course.
