NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

348 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS the development of a professional portfolio. Spanish: Este curso examina las competencias y destrezas necesarias para la práctica profesional el educación infantil. Los estudiantes examinan los estándares para la práctica profesional en el nivel infantil de acuerdo a las pautas establecidas por las organizaciones profesionales para la educación temprana (National Association for the Education of Young Children [NAEYC], Division of Early Childhood Education, OMEP-World Early Childhood Organization). Los estudiantes participan en actividades de auto-reflexión sobre sus destrezas y conocimientos utilizando como guía los estándares de NAEYC y OMEP culminando con la preparación de un portafolio profesional. ECDP—Early Child Development ECDP 3321 Child Development: Prenatal, Infancy and Toddler years (Birth–Age 3) (3 credits) In this course, students examine the process of development during the prenatal, infancy and toddler years. Findings from current developmental research are discussed. Field experience are integrated. ECDP 3334 Child Development during the Preschool and Primary Age Years (Ages 4–8) (3 credits) This course explores the development of children ages four through eight across the physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, and language domains. Field experiences are integrated into the course. Prerequisite: ECDP 3321. ECDP 3338 Diversity and Multiculturalism in Child Development (3 credits) Students explore the role of culture and diversity in the process of child development. Attention is placed on the study of the cognitive, social and emotional domains. Field experiences are integrated. Prerequisite/s:ECDP 3321. ECDP 3340 Psychosocial Development during the Preschool Years (3 credits) Students examine developmental theories related to the psychosocial development of children during the preschool years (birth - age five). Field experiences are integrated into the course. Prerequiste/s: ECDP 3321 or ECDP 3334. ECDP 3345 Parent-Child Relationships during the Early Childhood Years (3 credits) This course presents an analysis of current parenting principles and strategies that foster positive relationships between children and their parents. ECDP 3349 Fatherhood: Cross-Cultural Perspectives (3 credits) In this course, students analyze the role of fathers in the process of child development. Students engage in the discussion of fatherhood roles across selected cultural groups. Field experiences are integrated into this course. ECDP 3500 Field-Based Experience in Child Development: Assessment I (0 credits) Students participate in field-based activities in a variety of settings where services and programs for young children and their families are offered. Students maintain a journal of experiences. The first section of the journal is discussed and reviewed during this course. All courses in Block II and Block III. ECDP 3678 Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs (3 credits) Students will gain knowledge of the process and recommended practices in the assessment of young children with special needs ages birth to five. In addition, special concerns in the assessment of young children with special needs will be addressed. The assessment of cognitive, motor, communication, social interaction, and play skills with this population will be examined. Finally, the use of assessment information to plan instructional programs for young children and the use of assessment in progress monitoring will be discussed. ECDP 3701 Working with Families of Children with Exceptionalities (3 credits) This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of early childhood intervention and rehabilitation services and programs, while focusing primarily on working with families of children with exceptionalities. The role of the family will be explored, as well as the educator’s role in working with families to provide support and advocacy services. Students will learn how to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist in intervention efforts and serve as liaison between families and other service providers. Students will also be exposed to rehabilitative and early childhood education programs which provide services to children with exceptionalities. ECDP 3703 Essentials of culturally sensitive services in early childhood education (3 credits) Students will develop an understanding of how a child’s ethnicity and culture contribute to development and learning (i.e., students will start by developing an understanding of cultural differences in the classroom and then apply knowledge of those differences to teach within a multicultural framework). Instruction regarding the importance of culturally sensitive and culturally competent practices within the realm of Early Childhood Education, as well as guidance regarding practical applications will be provided. Not only will students learn about cultural