• EDCI 5960: Thesis Research

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prerequisite: Advanced degree candidacy.
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• EDCI 5980: Dissertation Research

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prerequisite: Advanced degree candidacy.
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• EDCI 5990: Internship

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• EDEC 1020: Intro Early Chld Ed

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces students to the field of early childhood education through lecture, discussion, observation and participation. Students are exposed to different programs currently in operation in the community and region. Special emphasis is placed on evaluating early childhood education as a career.
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• EDEC 1101: First-Year Seminar:

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course fulfills the First-Year Seminar (FYS) requirement of the 2015 University Studies Program. Students will read controversial positions and opinions about the role of play in children's learning, development, and identify formation. Students will critically examine and evaluate evidence, claims, beliefs, or points of view about these meaningful, relevant issues. During class sessions students will be actively engaged in constructing meaning and knowledge through engagement with peers. Students are expected to share diverse perspectives, work collaboratively to process ideas, creatively represent their thinking, and examine pressing issues related to the importance of play.
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• EDEC 2000: Engage Fam Early Child Setting

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focus on the philosophical, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of working with families and children in early childhood educational, home, and community settings. Prerequisites: none.
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• EDEC 2275: Literature for Young Children

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduce major genres and conventions. Will develop critical skills for reading and writing about children's literature and culture; interpretive skills to enrich the understanding of literature for readers 0-7 years of age; and develop an awareness of shifts in children's literature for early readers. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and Sophomore standing.
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• EDEC 3000: Observ Yng Chldrn

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The general goal is to introduce students to observation and recording techniques appropriate for assessing the growth and development of young children in the school setting. A secondary goal is to understand how observation and recording techniques can facilitate curriculum planning and parent-teacher conferences. Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 and FCSC 2121.
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• EDEC 3220: Curriculum/Learn Environments

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Early childhood curriculum and instructional practices will be reviewed, developed, and integrated with a focus on the role of learning environments, materials and play in supporting the teaching and learning process. Students have the opportunity to design meaningful learning experiences through practicum. Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 and FCSC 2121 (or both PSYC 2300 and FCSC 2122).
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• EDEC 4209: Early Literacy Methods

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course focuses the pedagogical content knowledge and instructional and assessment practices that will prepare students to implement research-based reading and writing instruction for children from ages 3-8. Key topics include reading aloud to young children; phonological awareness, phonics, and word recognition; reading fluency and comprehension; vocabulary; and writing. Prerequisites: EDEL 2140 and EDST 3100 or concurrent enrollment.
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