Tornado Update

Monday's severe weather did not hit Oklahoma Christian, but please be weather aware and stay safe. Graduate classes have been canceled for tonight. 

We will continue to assess how the campus community can help those who have been impacted by the storm. Please keep those families in your prayers.

Courses

  • ECED-3013 Nature/Char of Early Childhood

    After studying the broad field of Early Childhood in relation to its multiple historical, philosophical and social foundations, the candidate will examine how these foundations influence current thought and practice. After exploring the characteristics of the young child from birth to age eight, the candidate will demonstrate observation techniques and planning skills related to developmentally appropriate practice. The candidate will also reflect on the role of the teacher and ethical considerations of the Early Childhood field. This course includes field experience which is scheduled within the time allotment of the class. (Students whose programs do not require admission to teacher education but require this course will receive credit for CHDV-3013, which cannot be applied to licensure requirements.) This course is normally offered in the fall semester.

  • ECED-3023 Emergent Literacy

    After surveying language development and techniques for facilitating that development as it emerges from infancy through the primary years, the candidate will plan and implement methods and activities to encourage the emergence of literacy. The candidate will also develop an understanding of and respect for the sociocultural diversity of literacy development as well as the interrelationships of culture, language, thought and the function of the home language in the development of young children. (Students whose programs do not require admission to teacher education but require this course will receive credit for CHDV-3023, which cannot be applied to licensure requirements.) This course is normally offered in the fall semester.

  • ECED-4013 Cognitive Skills

    The candidate will apply current thought and practice concerning how children learn, from infancy through age eight, including activities surrounding integrated curriculum and the value of play. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.

  • ECED-4023 Topics in Early Childhood

    The candidate will describe and apply behavior and guidance theories for the young child from infancy through age eight. The candidate will also demonstrate techniques for planning and implementation of parental involvement, and understanding the children and their families in the context of society. (Students whose degree programs do not require admission to teacher education but require this course will receive credit for CHDV-4023, which cannot be applied to licensure requirements.) This course is normally offered in the spring semester.

  • ECED-4111 Early Childhood Practicum

    This field experience of 60 clock hours, divided between two NAEYC-accredited sites, gives the candidate the opportunity to engage in activities with young children and their families, based on what the candidate has studied in previous or concurrent early childhood coursework. This course is normally offered every semester.

  • ECED-4112 Early Childhood Practicum

    This field experience of 60 clock hours, divided between two NAEYC-accredited sites, gives the candidate the opportunity to engage in activities with young children and their families, based on what the candidate has studied in previous or concurrent early childhood coursework. This course is normally offered every semester.

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