NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

344 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DANC 4950 Internship in Dance (3 credits) Focused dance or dance related study with a professional dance company, nationally recognized dance festival, choreographer or dance-presenting organization. Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, and written consent from the division director. DANC 4990 Independent Study in Dance (3 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Written consent of instructor and division director required. Prerequisites: One DANC course and COMP 2000, COMP 2010 or COMP 2020. DANC 4990A Independent Study in Dance A (3 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research as it relates to dance practices. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Written consent of instructor and division director required. Prerequisites: One DANC course and COMP 2000 or 2010 or 2020. ECA—Early Childhood ECA 0101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Professionalis, Safety, Health, and Learning Environment (3 credits) In this course students learn about the development needs of children from birth to age five. Students learn to ensure safety and health of children in early childhood programs, and to establish developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children. Students examine avenues of ongoing professional development for teachers and caregivers of young children. This course covers the CDA-Child Development Associate Functional Areas of Professionalism, Safety, Health, and Learning Environment. ECA 0112 Introduction Early Childhood Education: Physical, Cognitive, Communication, and Creative Development (3 credits) In this course students learn about the developmental needs of children from birth to age five. Students learn to support children’s physical development, encourage cognitive learning and the development of communication skills and enhance creative expression. This course covers the Child Development Associate-CDA Functional Areas of Physical, Cognitive, Communication, and Creativity. Prerequisite/s: ECA 101. ECA 0114 Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Families, Schools and Communities (CDA III) (3 credits) In this course students learn about the developmental needs of children from birth to age five. Students learn to support the social and emotional development of young children and to provide positive guidance. Students explore ways to work effectively with families, and develop program management skills related to observing children and delivering appropriate curriculum. This course covers the Child Development Associate-CDA Functional Areas of Self, Social, Guidance, Families, and Program Management. Prerequisite/s: ECA 0101 and ECA 0112. ECA 0203 Foundations of Early Care and Education (3 credits) This course introduces the students to the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of programs for young children. Professional and ethical behavior in early childhood education will be discussed. Students will be engaged in the analysis of different program models and instructional strategies. Appropriate field experiences are integrated and required. ECA 0205 Children with Special Needs(Birth through age 8) (3 credits) This course will guide students in determining a child’s developmental readiness, learning styles and social- emotional needs. Students will learn ways of adopting the classroom to meet the needs of children who have special requirements. The history of exceptional education will be explored in conjunction with the educational and social issues relative to the field. Appropriate field experiences are integrated and required. ECA 0215 Creative Activities for Young Children (3 credits) In this course students will explore creative activities in several curriculum areas and adapt plans to meet the needs of all children. The classroom environment will be discussed as a means of children’s learning. Prerequisite/s: None. ECA 0218 Child Observation, Record Keeping, and Assessment (3 credits) In this course students will have the opportunity to observe children in structured and unstructured situations, record their observations, and use their records as a way of assessing strengths and needs of individual children. Guidelines will provide for properly conducting observations, keeping records and using assessment data for curriculum planning. Appropriate field experiences are integrated and required. ECA 0227 Developmental Curriculum: Language, Literacy, and Social Studies (3 credits) This course will focus on the elements of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children. Students explore ways in which children, beginning in infancy, acquire language, develop the basis of literacy, and come to understand their social world. Students learn ways of creating appropriate