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Arkansas College |
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Total Number of Courses = 8
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| EDUC 1013 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Co-requisite:EDUC 1112 Early Childhood Education Field Experience and ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care | This course provides an overview of the philosophy, educational theories, and historical development of formalized early childhood education. The student will become familiar with the various roles assumed by teachers in this field of education, designed uniquely for children from birth to five. | |
| EDUC 1112 | Early Childhood Education Field Experience | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Acceptance into the ECDT or AAT program; Co-requisite: EDUC 1013 Introduction to Early Childhood Education and ECDT 1113 Essential Elements of Child Care | This course introduces the student to early childhood educational settings through 30 hours of active observation and limited guided participation with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Activities and assignments will highlight the principles underlying early childhood education. Students are assigned to licensed, quality childcare centers for this field experience. | |
| EDUC 1302 | Public School Field Experience | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Acceptance into the ECDT or AAT program; Co-requisite: EDUC 1303 Introduction to Education | This 30-hour field experience will acquaint students with a variety of public school experiences ranging from active observation to working with students in small groups. The field experience requires 30 hours of participation, ideally divided between the elementary and middle school levels. Students will create an extensive working portfolio documenting their teacher-in-training experiences | |
| EDUC 1303 | Introduction to Education | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | Y | A survey course designed to acquaint the potential education major with the history and development of education in the United States. 15 hrs field experience required of all education majors. Clinical experiences required. |
| EDUC 1313 | Learning to Learn: Critical Thinking Skills | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None | This course fosters the development of critical thinking skills and abilities. It presents an integrated approach to thinking, writing, and reading skills that enhance students' success in academic work. | |
| EDUC 1323 | Service Learning | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | Completion of a minimum of 12 semester credit hours of collegiate level courses | Y | This course is designed for the General Studies and/or Associate of Arts degree major. Students meet in seminar sessions at the beginning and end of the semester and intermittently throughout the term. Students are placed in a trained volunteer service position with a local not-for-profit organization for a minimum of eight hours per week. Through community service, seminar classes, reflective journaling, and experience sharing students realize the connection between their academic preparation and the workplace. The personal value in volunteerism, its impact on the community, and the development of responsible citizenry are also goals of the course. |
| EDUC 2313 | Computers in Education | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | COMP 1123 Introduction to Computers | This course provides an introduction to integrating technology in the classroom. Topics include the Internet, productivity software for educators, integrating multimedia and software applications, security issues, ethics, and technology planning. | |
| EDUC 2333 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | PSYC 2303 General Psychology or by permission | Focuses on physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development in children from birth to age eight. Introduces methods used to observe, evaluate, and recognize possible delays in child development. |