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Undergraduate Education Interdepartmental

2026 Spring Term

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DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD

EDUINDP 213

The focus of this course will be on the development of children from birth through age 8 within the context of the whole lifespan. It will include learning theory, theory and practice of play, developmental milestones, and discussions on current thinking and recent research in developmental psychology.

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WORKING WITH INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES

EDUINDP 317

This class provides a foundation for examining the care of infants and toddlers within family and group care settings. Students learn about state licensing rules and national early childhood standards, curriculum as a responsive approach to relationship-based care and education, how to identify high-quality programs, and best practices related to the care of infants and toddlers. Mental health issues related to infants in toddlers are examined in relation to those who provide care to this population. As part of this course, students will complete observations in infant/toddler classrooms.

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INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR CHILDREN: AGES 3-5

EDUINDP 324

This course provides methods and instructional strategies for designing content area integrated curriculum for children ages 3-5. Students will develop the skills needed to create integrated lessons and projects based on their understanding of how children learn through play and attention to emergent ideas. This course offers an overview of content areas such as literacy, math, art, science, and social studies. An investigation of various early childhood programs and curriculum will also be an emphasis of this course.

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REFLECTIVE SEMINAR: APPLICATION OF ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

EDUINDP 332

This course provides teachers-to-be with opportunities to reflect upon their course work and classroom experiences, discuss and share educational ideas, monitor professional growth, formulate personal goals and objectives, collaborate with peers, and design new strategies and methods for working with children, parents, and other professionals. Written and oral reflection and other means of creative expression will be practiced with respect to both the content of current courses and field work experiences.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

EDUINDP 370

This placement provides the student with the opportunity to work with children who are typically developing, have disabilities, are at-risk for developmental delays and educational challenges, and living in a diverse society. Students will be involved in guided assignments to enable observing and reflecting upon children's growth and development, family-centered interactions, and the functioning of an early childhood educational setting. Documentation of hours and a final evaluation by the cooperating teacher are required.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PRE-STUDENT TEACHING: GENERAL EDUCATION

EDUINDP 375

This pre-student teaching experience provides students with the opportunity to work with children in an early elementary school setting with children in grades 1-3. Students will apply content from multiple courses by completing assignments in their placement. Documentation of hours and a final evaluation by the cooperating teacher are required.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PRE-STUDENT TEACHING: SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDUINDP 376

This pre-student teaching experience provides students with the opportunity to work with children from 3-8 years old who are receiving special education services in a public school setting. Students will apply content from multiple courses by completing assignments in their placement. Documentation of hours and a final evaluation by the cooperating teacher are required.

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PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

EDUINDP 442

This class provides students with the skills to develop and adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the educational needs of young children who require specialized instruction. The emphasis is on the provision of that instruction in the natural environment of the children.

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MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

EDUINDP 449

This course will help students learn how to assess mathematical skills in young children from kindergarten through 3rd grade as well as develop and identify instructional strategies that support children's engagement in mathematical thinking. Students observe and reflect on individual children's approaches to mathematical thinking and prepare and implement integrated lessons intended for children early elementary grades.

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REFLECTIVE SEMINAR

EDUINDP 451

This course allows students to reflect upon their coursework and placements, discuss and share educational ideas, monitor professional growth, and develop and articulate their philosophy of education. Students collaborate with peers, examine ethical standards from the profession, and design and evaluate strategies and methods for working with children, families, and other professionals.

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INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR CHILDREN: AGES 6-8

EDUINDP 452

This course provides methods and instructional strategies for designing integrated curriculum for children ages 6-8. Students will develop the skills needed to create integrated lessons and projects based on their understanding of how to combine content areas such as literacy, math, art, science, and social studies. An investigation of various curriculum models and approaches will also be an emphasis of this course.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM: PRESCHOOL

EDUINDP 459

This course provides the student with the opportunity to fully develop their practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous field experience. Students are placed in high quality inclusive preschool programs (when possible) and provided supervision by a Cooperating Teacher and a University Supervisor. Students will plan and implement instruction for individuals and groups of children, adapt instruction for children with disabilities, conduct assessments, evaluate student performance and collaborate with parents and professionals.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM: EARLY INTERVENTION

EDUINDP 460

This placement provides the student with the opportunity to fully develop practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous placements. Students will be assigned a placement that services infants to three-year-old children with developmental delays and diagnosed disabilities or who are at risk for developmental delays. Students are provided supervision by a Cooperating Teacher, and a University Supervisor. Students will plan, adapt, and implement instruction to meet the goals and needs of individual children, conduct assessments, evaluate child performance, and collaborate with families and professionals.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING: SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDUINDP 461

This student teaching experience provides students with the opportunity to develop their practice and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous experiences. Students are placed in schools serving children with disabilities. A Cooperating Teacher and University Supervisor provide supervision and feedback. Students plan and implement instruction, adapt instruction, conduct assessments, evaluate student performance, and collaborate with families and professionals. All students are required to complete two key assessments in this setting.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT TEACHING: GENERAL EDUCATION

EDUINDP 462

Students have the opportunity to fully develop, practice, and reflect upon skills acquired through coursework and previous field experiences. Placed with an educator teaching at a kindergarten through third grade level, students plan and implement instruction for individuals and groups of children, adapt instruction for children with special needs, conduct assessments, evaluate student performance, and collaborate with parents and professionals.

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STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR

EDUINDP 465

Student Teaching Seminar provides a forum to develop a portfolio and to begin their professional career. The course is intended to ensure that the well-prepared teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of choices and actions on others (students, families, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally.