Early Childhood Education (307)

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For complete 2022-2023 programs/academic plans, please refer to Academic Programs.

307-108 ECE: Early Language & Literacy

This course explores strategies to encourage the development of early language and literacy knowledge and skill building in children birth to 8 years of age.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-110 ECE: Social Studies, Art & Music

This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the specific integrated content areas of social studies, art, music, & movement (SSAMM) in children birth to age 8.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-112 ECE: STEM

This 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the specific integrated content areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in children birth to age 8.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-148 ECE: Foundations of Early Childhood Education

This 3-credit course introduces the early childhood profession through a historical overview of the field. The course will explore program trends, quality indicators, and developmentally appropriate practices for children birth to age 8.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Development

This 3-credit course explores infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting. This course focuses on children conception through thirty-six months. This course includes training for Wisconsin Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care certification.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-160 ECE: Field Experience 1

This 3-credit introductory field experience course introduces the foundations of early childhood education under guided supervision of a mentor teacher in an early childhood setting, working with children birth through age 8. This course meets the requirements of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards 18-hour training.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 3
Co-requisites: (307-167) and (307-151) and (307-148)

307-167 ECE: Health, Safety, and Nutrition

This 3-credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition in children birth to age 8 within the context of the early childhood educational setting. This course includes training for Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS, and Mandated Reporter certifications.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-170 ECE: Field Experience 2

This 3-credit intermediate field experience course includes assisting the mentor teacher in carrying out classroom routines and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote child development and learning through play for children birth to age 8.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites: (307-160)
Co-requisites: (307-188) and (307-179) and (307-108) and (307-110)

307-174 ECE: Introductory Practicum

In this 3-credit practicum course you will learn about and apply the course competencies in an actual early childhood setting. You will explore the standards for quality early childhood education, demonstrate professional behaviors, and meet the requirements for training in the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Co-requisites: (307-148) and (307-151) and (307-167)

307-175 ECE: Preschool Practicum

This course will apply as the capstone course in The Registry Preschool Credential. You will be placed or working in an early childhood setting with 3-5 year old children and create a portfolio that prepares you for The Registry commission. In this course you will be implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education, applying knowledge of child development and positive guidance, utilizing observation and assessment techniques, and assessing developmentally appropriate environments for preschoolers.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (307-177)
Co-requisites: (307-187) and (307-112)

307-177 ECE: Intermediate Practicum

In this 3-credit course you will be implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education, applying knowledge of child development and positive guidance, utilizing observation and assessment techniques, and assessing developmentally appropriate environments for children. Note: Before receiving a practicum placement students must be able to pass the DCF fingerprint background check process, have a current DCF Staff Health Report with a negative Tuberculosis Test result and complete CPR and First Aid.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (307-174)
Co-requisites: (307-179) and (307-188) and (307-108) and (307-110)

307-179 ECE: Child Development

The 3-credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting. This course focuses on ages 3-8 years.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-187 ECE: Children with Differing Abilities

This 3-credit course focuses on the child with differing abilities in an inclusive early childhood education setting for children birth to age 8 while examining strategies for cultivating partnerships with families and community supports.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-188 ECE: Guiding Children's Behavior

This 3-credit course examines positive strategies to guide children's behavior in the early childhood education setting for children birth to age 8. This course meets the requirements of the Wisconsin Pyramid Model Training.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-190 ECE: Field Experience 3

This 3-credit advanced field experience course focuses on supporting young children's development birth to age 8 through observation, assessment, and implementation of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: 307-170
Co-requisites: 307-187 and 307-112

307-195 ECE: Family and Community Relationships

This 3-credit course will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education for children birth to age 8. In this course, students will complete the Strengthening Families Training.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-198 ECE: Administering an ECE Program

This 3-credit course focuses on the administration of an early childhood education program. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; analyze the components of an ECE facility; design an ECE program; analyze the aspects of personnel supervision; outline financial components of an ECE program; apply laws and regulations related to an ECE facility; advocate for the early childhood profession.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

307-210 ECE: Field Experience 4

This final 3-credit pre-professional field experience course focuses on demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of children birth to age 8 and families. An emphasis is on practicing the lead teacher role to design, implement, and evaluate a connected unit of learning experiences.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites: 307-190
Co-requisites: 307-195

307-404 WKSHP-Early Childhood Admn

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-2.4

307-405 Pers Wkshp-Early Childhood Adn

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-0.8

307-406 Fin & Budget Wkshop-E.C. Admn

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-0.8

307-407 Prog Wkshp-Early Child Admn

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-0.8

307-408 Primary Child Care Worker

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-4

307-409 Early Childhood Edu Workshop

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-2

307-414 Early Childhood I

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-5.4

307-415 Early Childhood II

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-5.4

307-416 Program Director

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-8.5

307-417 Day Care Administrator

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-4.2

307-424 Celebrating Wthout Stereotypng

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-0.3

307-425 Intro To Infant/Toddler Care

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-2

307-426 Child Maltreatment At All Ages

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-2.4

307-432 Children With Disabilities

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.5

307-435 School Age Children

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4

307-436 CDA Resouce Unit

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-4.8

307-437 CDA Practicum

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-6

307-438 Family Day Care

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-4.2

307-440 Adv Competencies In ECE

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4

307-441 Intro-Child Care Profession

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4.5

307-442 Fund of Family Day Care

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-0.8

307-443 Fund of Infant/Toddler Care

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-2

307-444 Skills/Strategies-Child Care

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-4.5

307-447 Anti-Bias Curriculum

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-2.5

307-448 Child Care Food Provider

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.5

307-449 Certification

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-2.5

307-450 Family Day Care-Licensing

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-2.1

307-600 Intro to Babysitting -2

This course will teach safe babysitting techniques, including behavior management, tips for students on how to manage their own emotions, and basic infant and toddler care.

Aid Code: 60 - undefined.
Credits: .2