Jun 25, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Students should consult with the program chair if they are not sure of their preparation for a specific course. Course prerequisites specified are the minimum preparation required. In their first two university years, students need to work closely with their advisors to schedule the necessary General University Course Requirements and lower-division core courses to prepare properly for upper-division studies.

 

Counseling Psychology

  
  • CPSY 578 - Career Counseling

    2 credits
    An introduction to the foundations and resources of career counseling in schools and agencies, for adults in transition and for special populations. The student will be introduced to all aspects of the world of work, and will be equipped to more adequately facilitate the transition from school/training to careers. Students will also be exposed to the broad range of career technology.
  
  • CPSY 579 - Child Abuse Counseling

    2 credits
    Primary focus on the issues of child safety and sexual abuse, the definitions of abuse and Washington State laws, an understanding of the prevalence of child abuse current theories regarding etiology and the effect of abuse, offender profiles, mandated reporter laws, role of CPS, access to community resources, treatment modalities for victims, offenders, and families are included. Prerequisite(s): CPSY 501 , CPSY 530 , CPSY 544  and CPSY 546 .
  
  • CPSY 544 - Couns Theories & Technqs

    3 credits
    Survey of major theoretical views of counseling and psychotherapy including the following: Client Centered, Behavioral, Cognitive, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Reality Therapy, emphasizing current approaches as well as examination in detail of techniques and procedures of those approaches. Critical psychological issues will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): CPSY 501  and CPSY 530 . Co-requisite(s): CPSY 545  and CPSY 546 
  
  • CPSY 557 - Counseling Diverse Populations

    2 credits
    Increase awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity from historical perspectives as well as current viewpoints significant to counseling. Societal issues including race, culture, poverty, age, gender, and language are examined from a multicultural perspective with the aim of building a culture-centered approach to counseling. Students will concentrate on becoming culturally competent to serve clients/groups with diverse orientations. Prerequisite(s): CPSY 501  and CPSY 530 .
  
  • CPSY 546 - Counseling Theories and Techniques II

    2 credits
    Survey of major theoretical views of counseling and psychotherapy including the following: Existential, Gestalt, and psychoanalysis, emphasizing current approaches as well as examination in detail of techniques and procedures of those approaches. Critical psychological issues will be discussed. Co-requisite(s): CPSY 544   and CPSY 545 
  
  • CPSY 542 - Developmental Counseling

    2 credits
    Compare and contrast major developmental theories as they apply to counseling individuals at different life stages. Prerequisite(s): CPSY 501 , CPSY 530 , CPSY 546 , CPSY 544 .
  
  • CPSY 538 - Group Counselng

    2 credits
    Survey of the theories and techniques in group counseling. Integration of one’s personal philosophy of counseling, with all aspects of group work. Analysis of major issues as wells as personal experience in group counseling activities. Prerequisite(s): CPSY 544 , CPSY 545 , CPSY 546 , and CPSY 547 .
  
  • CPSY 585 - Internship School Couns

    4 credits (maximum 8 credits)
    The internship is a mentored integrated, sequential field experience planned by the student, university supervisor, and certified school counselor supervisor. The two semester (students register for four credits fall and four credits spring semester) internship provides opportunity to apply counseling theory and techniques in a school setting. The internship requires a minimum of 400 hours; a detailed activity log, reflection papers, impact on student learning project, and attendance at concurrent seminars (CPSY 580 ). A professional portfolio will be developed and presented at the PEAB exit interview. This course meets the internship requirements outlined by the Washington State Board of Education for candidates who seek the Initial ESA Counselor certification. Graded P/NP.
  
  • CPSY 501 - Issues Counseling Legal & Ethic

    2 credits
    Awareness of social, political and professional issues currently impacting professional practice and implications for the future. Emphasis on knowledge of ethical principles, standards of professional practice and state mental health standards.
  
  • CPSY 576 - Mental Health & Community Service

    2 credits
    Helping services and methods of intervention with persons experiencing emotional and social problems related to health and medical needs; factors affecting bio-psychosocial life situations, deviancy, labeling, norms, social structure, the dynamics of change, stability, maintenance, and practical application of these concepts. Appropriate use of the DSM IV TR is addressed. Prerequisite(s): CPSY 501 , CPSY 530  and CPSY 546 .
  
  • CPSY 500 - Orientation Couns Psych

    0 credits
    This course is a required orientation for counseling candidates. It includes an overview of the program, learning competencies, requirements for the degree and for ESA certification, discussion of school counseling and community mental health counseling options, the Heritage University conceptual framework, APA style report writing, research skills, VCampus, and the skills necessary to succeed in graduate school.
  
  • CPSY 599 - Peer Review for School Counslors

    1 credit
    This course is designed to meet the Washington State requirements for continuing education for certified school counselors (ESA) (WAC 180-78A-005). The goal of the course are to exchange knowledge about specific school counseling techniques and revelent resources, current developments in the field of school counseling, including the ASCA National Model. In addition, this course provides support, feedback, and assistance to school counselors from across the state. Prerequisite(s): Master’s degree. Permission of program chair.
  
  • CPSY 558 - Practicm Counseling Diverse Populations

    1 credit
    Implement knowledge obtained in CPSY 557  in applied setting.
  
  • CPSY 543 - Practicum Developmental Couns

    1 credit
    Implement knowledge and skills obtained in CPSY 542  in applied setting.
  
  • CPSY 539 - Practicum Group Counseling

    1 credit
    Implement knowledge and skills obtained in CPSY 538  in applied setting. Co-requisite(s): CPSY 538 .
  
  • CPSY 531 - Practicum Guidance and Counseling

    1 credit
    Implement knowledge obtained in CPSY 530  in applied setting.
  
  • CPSY 577 - Practicum in Mental Health Community Services

    1 credit
    Implement knowledge and skills obtained in CPSY 576  in applied setting.
  
  • CPSY 545 - Practicum Theories & Techniques

    1 credit
    Implement knowledge and skills obtained in Counseling Theory and Techniques I. Co-requisite(s): CPSY 544 .
  
  • CPSY 547 - Practicum Theories & Techniques

    1 credit
    Implement knowledge and skills obtained in Counseling Theory and Techniques II. Co-requisite(s): CPSY 546 .
  
  • CPSY 530 - Princpl Guidance/Couns

    2 credits
    An introduction to guidance and counseling in the helping professions. Historical foundations, delivery models, and therapeutic principles will be examined as well as the ethical considerations one makes as a helping professional. There will be significant emphasis on school counseling programs.
  
  • CPSY 594 - Professional Seminar

    1 credit
    A capstone course, taken in the last semester of the program which provides synthesis and integration of the skills, knowledge, and theoretical base of counseling. Required of M.Ed. Counseling candidates. A written comprehensive examination, based on the core requirements of the program, is included in this course. Graded P or NP.
  
  • CPSY 581 - School Counseling

    2 credits
    Elective course designed for the student seeking ESA Residency Certification as they prepare for the field of School Counseling. The course is designed to meet the Washington State OSPI Standards for certification, including the Washington State Learning Goals, developing classroom presentation skills, as well as meeting American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model criteria for supporting equitable learning for all students.
  
  • CPSY 580 - Seminar School Counseling

    1 credit (maximum 2 credits)
    Integration of knowledge and experience in preparation for Initial School Counselor certification. Knowledgeable use of referral resources, role of consultation and current issues in the field. Students typically take one credit Fall semester and one credit Spring semester for a total of two required credits. To be taken concurrently with CPSY 585 . Attendance at seminars is required. Prerequisite(s): The first three semesters of the M.Ed. Counseling program must have been completed.
  
  • CPSY 595 - Special Project

    3 credits
    A course designed to permit qualified students to pursue a researched-based approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member and to produce a specific outcome. Prerequisite(s): PSY 555 , permission of the department chair.
  
  • CPSY 598 - Thesis

    4 credits
    The student identifies a topic in an area of interest approved by the advisor. A committee appointed by the Chair approves the proposal and outline. An advisor follows the progress of the thesis, which the student is required to defend and submit in duplicate copy.

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRMJ 390 - Advanced Topic

    3 credits (maximum 9 credits)
    Advanced Topic.
  
  • CRMJ 340 - Community Corrections

    3


    Study of community corrections and community-based correctional interventions as alternative to incarceration. Prerequisite(s):  

    CRMJ 325 (recommended) junior standing or permission of the Chair.

     

  
  • CRMJ 355 - Comparative Criminal Justice System

    3 credits
    Comparative study of the U.S. criminal justice system and those of selected foreign countries. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 350 - Correctional Counseling

    3 credits
    Study of theories and techniques on interviewing and counseling of clients in the correctional system. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 325  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 330 - Criminal Gang Organizations

    3 credits
    Study of the formation, membership, and activities of street gangs. Social factors, public policies, and community-based solutions and strategies will be explored to prevent and respond to criminal gang activity. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or SOC 201  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 345 - Criminal Investigation

    3 credits
    Study of the investigative theory, process and techniques with an emphasis on the investigation of common types of crime, sources of information, interviewing of witnesses and suspects, crime scene processing including the collection and the proper handling of evidence. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 200 - Criminal Justice Organization & Admin

    3 credits
    Analysis of organizational dynamics in criminal justice agencies. Topics include administrative issues, personnel management, decision-making processes, group interaction and conflict, organizational culture and subcultures.
  
  • CRMJ 301 - Criminal Law

    3 credits
    Study of legal concepts, applications, processes and procedures in criminal law from arrest through post-conviction. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 300 - Criminology

    3 credits
    Study of the nature, causes and consequences of crime with emphasis on its sociological and psychological aspects as applied to criminal justice policy and practice. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or SOC 101  or PSY 101   or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 401 - Ethics in Criminal Justice

    3 credits
    Exploration of ethical issues encountered by criminal justice practitioners in the police, courts and correctional systems. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 200  or junior standing or permission chair.
  
  • CRMJ 386 - Expl Weakns Terrorist Organ

    3 credits
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of international and domestic terrorism arising from either religious or secular roots. It will examine the historical and philosophical underpinnings of terrorism in general and identified terrorist organizations in particular. The course will examine exploitable weaknesses of terrorists, terrorist typology, human factors as applied to terrorists, modus operand of terrorist, conspirational association theorems, weakness of terrorist groups, and proactive measures in support of terrorist investigations. The course will address current efforts in counter-terrorism, with special emphasis on the federal and state responses. As a criminal justice course, this study will consist of a hybrid of historical and political information and current, relevant information on counter-terrorism objectives and methods. Offered as an online course.
  
  • CRMJ 335 - Family Violence and Crime

    3 credits
    Study of various forms of family violence with emphasis on domestic violence, spousal and child abuse. Explores the different types of family violence, causes, social psychology of abusers, multiculural factors, criminal implications, intervention processes and policies to address problem situations. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or SOC 201  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 490 - Internship

    3 credits
    Through individually appropriate field experiences, students are given opportunities to apply knowledge gained from coursework, and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Prerequisite(s): Permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 credits
    Overview of crime and the criminal justice system with emphasis on the interrelationship between the police, the courts and corrections.
  
  • CRMJ 320 - Juvenile Justice

    3 credits
    Study of the juvenile Justice system including an analysis of the history, structure, processes, problems and youth crime and violence issues. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or SOC 201  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 385 - Legal Issues Counter-Terrorism

    3 credits
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of legal issues attendant to international terrorism. In particular, students will examine the “War on terror’ and the tension between approaches based on criminal law enforcement versus those based on the military or war. A special emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship between United States law and international law and agreements. The course will address current efforts in counter-terrorism, with special emphasis on recent federal prosecutions for terrorists acts or aiding terrorist organizations. As a criminal justice course, this study will include historical and political information and current relevant information on counter-terrorism objectives and methods. Offered as an online course.
  
  • CRMJ 415 - Local Response to Terrorism

    3 credits
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the need to plan for the possibility of a terrorist event on the local level. A terrorist event could take place that restricts or retards the state and federal governments’ responses to a local community. The course will give the student the tools needed to prepare a local agency for immediate response to an event in his or her community. The course will give an introduction to the National Incident Management System and will provide the student with the information necessary to ensure local government compliance with federal law. Offer as online course.
  
  • CRMJ 410B - Mass Murders & Serial Killers

    3 credits
    Study of notorious cases about mass murder and serial homicide for the purpose of understanding criminal offenders, particularly in identifying “red flags” and sociopathic behavior exhibited in youth and adult offenders. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 310 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    3 credits
    Study of the process of conflict resolution through mediation. Offer TBA. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 200 , or SOC 201   or junior standing or permission of the program chair.
  
  • CRMJ 410A - Narcotics and Illegal Drugs

    3 credits
    Study of basic pharmacological recognition aspects needed for law enforcement, parole, probation and correctional staff. Issues on drug abuse are explored along with insights on the process pursuing and prosecuting drug cases. Undercover work, “sting” operation, “buy/bust”, search warrants, and more importantly informant recruitment and management is particularly stressed. Legal issues related to undercover operations and the managment of a successful drug unit are explored. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 410C - Organized Crime

    3 credits
    Study of the history of organized criminal enterprises in the United States in a global context. The course takes an in-depth view of how organized crime grew from the late 19th century to the 20th Century with special emphasis on the Sicilian Mafia, the French Union Course, and the Black Hand in the United States. Topics also include the impact of public sector corruption, as well as law enforcement tools and technology used in investigating major criminal enterprises. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 360 - Police Community Relations

    3 credits
    Study of the issues regarding police interaction with the community, with an emphasis on promoting effective communication and positive collaborative relationships through problem solving and conflict management. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 315  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 365 - Police Personnel Administration

    3 credits
    Study of organizational structure and administration of police departments, personnel responsibilities, duties, management issues, and trends. Offer TBA. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 315   or junior standing or permission of program chair.
  
  • CRMJ 499 - Senior Capstone

    3 credits
    Synthesis of knowledge and experiences gained through the program and demonstrate skills in research, critical thinking, decision-making and integrated strategy and policy development. Taken in the student’s final semester.
  
  • CRMJ 370 - Survey Criminal Justice System

    3 credits
    Study of the organizations, functions and general processes that make up the Criminal Justice System.
  
  • CRMJ 325 - Survey of Corrections

    3 credits
    Study of agencies and organizations involved with offender populations, and role of correctional programs in accountability, punishment, deterrence and rehabilitation. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  , or junior standing, or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 315 - Survey of Law Enforcement

    3 credits
    Study of “policing” - civil and criminal law enforcement at national, state and local levels. Topics include history of policing, the role of investigation, identification and apprehension, constraints under the “rule of law,” culture and careers of law enforcement officers, police community relations, accountability, technology and change in the law enforcement sector. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or junior standing or permission of chair.
  
  • CRMJ 405 - Technology in Criminal Justice

    3 credits
    Study of computer based information systems as applied to criminal justice. Programs for crime analysis, intelligence, including geographic information systems are covered in this course. Prerequisite(s): CRMJ 101  or junior standing or permission of Chair.
  
  • CRMJ 380 - Terrorism

    3 credits
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of international and domestic terrorism arising from either religious or secular roots. It will examine the historical and philosophical underpinnings of terrorism in general and identified terrorist organizations in particular. A special emphasis will be on the impact of weapons of mass destruction - e.g., nuclear/radiological, and chemical means - on the changing face of terrorism throughout the world. Offered as an online course.

Dance

  
  • DAN 280 - American Cultural Dance

    2 credits
    The elements and history of dance as related to the various cultures of North and South America including design, dynamics, rhythm, motivation, gesture, and vocabulary. May not be used to meet GUCRs. Offered TBA.
  
  • DAN 110 - Applied Dance

    1 credit
    Participation in the study, rehearsal, and performance of traditional dances from a variety of cultures. Graded as Pass/No Pass. May not be used to meet GUCR’s. Offered TBA.
  
  • DAN 210 - Applied Dance

    1 credit
    Participation in the study, rehearsal, and performance of traditional dances from a variety of cultures. Graded as Pass/No Pass. May not be used to meet GUCR’s. Offered Fall and Spring semester.
  
  • DAN 310 - Applied Dance

    1 credit
    Participation in the study, rehearsal, and performance of traditional dances from a variety of cultures. Graded as Pass/No Pass. May not be used to meet GUCR’s. Offered TBA.
  
  • DAN 410 - Applied Dance

    1 credit
    Participation in the study, rehearsal, and performance of traditional dances from a variety of cultures. Graded as Pass/No Pass. May not be used to meet GUCR’s. Offered TBA.
  
  • DAN 205 - Intro to Dance

    2 credits
    Movement principles and skills studied and experienced. Dance techniques as a warm-up to increase muscle strength and flexibility and development of individual creative expression. May not be used to meet GUCRs. Offered TBA.

Drama

  
  • DRMA 306 - Advanced Play Production

    3 credits
    Additional study of play production, including directing, costuming and makeup, stagecraft, acting, and theater business practices. The final project will involve the actual production of a theatrical performance. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): ENG 206A  or ENG 206B  or equivalent. Cross-listed as ENG 306 .
  
  • DRMA 311 - Applied Drama

    1 credit
    Participation in the rehearsal and performance of a university drama production. Graded as Pass/No Pass. May not be used to meet GUCR’s. Offered TBA. Cross-listed as ENG 311 .
  
  • DRMA 206A - Play Production

    3 credits
    Students will learn the techniques and skills needed for mounting a play, including analysis of a script for production, directing, costuming and makeup, stagecraft, acting, and theater business practices. The final project will involve the actual production of a theatrical performance. Will emphasize drama for children. Offered TBA. Cross-listed as ENG 206A .
  
  • DRMA 206B - Play Production

    3 credits
    Students will learn the techniques and skills needed for mounting a play, including analysis of a script for production, directing, costuming and makeup, stagecraft,a cting, and theater business practices. The final project will involve the actual production of a theatrical performance. Will emphasize drama for adults and young adults. Offer TBA. Cross-listed as ENG 206B .

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECE 405 - Arts, Health, Fitnes ECE

    1 credit
    The student will learn methods, appropriate materials to use, and instructional strategies in the arts, health, and fitness for the young child (infancy through preschool). The emphasis is placed on implementing developmentally appropriate practices in childhood settings. Development of projects in the arts, health, and fitness based on Washington State Early Learning Benchmarks. Taken concurrently with ED 328 . Co-requisite(s): ED 328 .
  
  • ECE 323 - Crtng Efftve Early Learn Envirnmt

    3 credits
    This course studies how environments and other factors influence the development of the human brain. It uses case studies that apply to child development and learning theory. Candidates identify, analyze, and evaluate the effective elements of quality early learning environments. Field experiences required.
  
  • ECE 320 - Dev Famly Prtnrshp in ECE

    2 credits
    This course addresses different strategies of communicating and developing a partnership with families. Included in this course are the following: interviewing, conferencing, and collaborative planning with familie in the home and classroom. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.
  
  • ECE 406W - Dev Oral Lang & Lit -Birth-5

    3 credits
    In accordance with recommendations from the national reading panel and linguistic theory from birth through age 5 brain developments, participants will learn and implement the continuum of language and literacy. Washington State’s Early Learning Benchmarks will be an integral part of this course. Students will address the ways that language and literacy impact and interact with learning and development.
  
  • ECE 322W - Emtn, Social Devlp/Learn Thry

    3 credits
    This course studies the theoretical positions and issues/research as it relates to the young child (birth to %). It introduces the multiple functions of play and how to engage young children in other enriching activities. It includes review of current research, observation of children, exploration of various social skills curriculums, and practical application in an early childhood setting. Field experience required.
  
  • ECE 101A - Infant & Toddler CDA

    2
    This course is designed to meet the required 120 hours of formal childcare training and the designated number of professional development hours. During this course, candidates will cover all 6 CDA Competency Standards and 13 CDA Functional Areas. Candidates pursuing or renewing their Infant/Toddler Center-Based Child Development Associates credential must be in a center setting and primarily care for infants and toddlers including experience with each of the three infant/toddler sub-groups: young infants (birth–8 months), mobile infants (9–17 months), and toddlers (18–36 months). In order to take this course for continuing education (CE) hours, candidates must hold a high school diploma (or equivalent), or be in a high school vocational program in early education. Face to face sessions will introduce the required CDA competencies, along with support in the follow steps for Infant and Toddler credentialing;

    1. Completion of 120 clock hours of formal childcare training
    2. Submitting CDA 2.0 application (or renewal application)
    3. Developing a Professional Portfolio (within 6 months of application) that includes: Family Questionnaires, Resource Collection items, Reflective Statements of Competence, and a Personal Philosophy Statement
    4. Finding a Professional Development Specialist 
    5. Scheduling a Verification Visit
    6. CDA 2.0 Exam at a Pearson Vue testing center
  
  • ECE 321 - Integ Cultrl Compt ECE Clsrm

    2 credits
    This course studies the impact and power of diverse cultural experiences on the ECE classroom. It identifies how children and families differ in their perspectives and approaches to learning. Teacher candidates learn how to create positive and equitable learning environments and experiences that are culturally and linguistically responsive. Prerequisite(s): ECE 320  or permission from Teach Preparation Chair.
  
  • ECE 325 - Math /Science Instr ECE Envmt

    3 credits


    This course studies the developmental stages of mathematics and science in the early childhood classroom. Candidates develop instructional units in math and Science based on Washington State Early Learning Benchmarks. Instructional units will include developmentally appropriate outcomes and assessments, instructional methods, and materials. Taken concurrently with ED 317  or ED 316 . Co-requisite(s): ED 317  or ED 316 .

     

  
  • ECE 324 - Obsrv/Assesmnt ECE Educatrs

    2 credits
    This course introduces the candidate to observation and assessment methods used with children ages (birth-5). This course examines the principles of quantitative and qualitative methodologies for the collection and analysis of data. Field experience required. Prerequisite(s): ED 347B .
  
  • ECE 407 - Practicum in ECE

    3 credits
    This course is a practical application of knowledge, skills, and disposition learned in the early childhood education course work. Forty hours of filed experiences with five hours of seminars are required. This course is taken the semester prior to student teaching.

Early Childhood Studies

  
  • ECS 420 - Adult Development and Organizational Foundations for Program Administration

    3 credits
    This course emphasizes the nature of the adult leaner and theories and processes for administration and organizational development. Selected theories of administration and recent administrative theory and practices are analyzed with respect to creating learning environments that are responsive to diverse cultural families of early learning sites.
  
  • ECS 334 - Application Experience for Assessment of Young Children

    1 credit
    The purpose of this experience is to link theory of ECS 333  to practice. This course defines the self-directed performance tasks demonstrating competency in accompanying course work. Taken concurrently with ECS 333 . Co-requisite(s): ECS 333 .
  
  • ECS 411 - Applications for Collaboration and Partnerships in Early Learning

    1 credit
    The purpose of this experience is to link the theory of ECS 410  to practice. This course defines the self-directed performance tasks demonstrating competency. taken Concurrently with ECS 410 . Co-requisite(s): ECS 410 .
  
  • ECS 306 - Applications for Developmentally Appropirate Practices in Early Learning

    1 credit
    The purpose of this experience is to link the theory of ECS 305  to practice. This course defines the self-directed performance tasks demonstrating competency. Taken concurrently with ECS 305 . Co-requisite(s): ECS 305 .
  
  • ECS 331 - Applied Experience of Child Development

    1 credit
    The purpose of this experience is to link the theory ESC 330 to practice. This course defines the self-directed performance tasks demonstrating competency. Taken concurrently with ECS 330 . Co-requisite(s): ECS 330 .
  
  • ECS 309 - Applied Experiences for Diversity and Cultural Competence in Young Children and Families

    1 credit
    The purpose of this experience is to link the theory of ECS 308  course to practice. This course defines the self-directed performance tasks demonstrating competency. (Taken concurrently with ECS 308 ). Co-requisite(s): ECS 308 .
  
  • ECS 401 - Applied Experiences for Language and Literacy Development

    1 credit
    The purpose of this experience is to link the theory of ECS 400  to practice. This course defines the self-directed performance tasks demonstrating competency. (Taken concurrently with ECS 400 ). Co-requisite(s): ECS 400 .
  
  • ECS 409 - Applied Experiences in Early Learning Cognitive Development

    1 credit
    The purpose of this experience is to link the theory of ECS 408  to practice. This course defines the self-directed performance tasks demonstrating competency. (Taken concurrently with ECS 408 ). Co-requisite(s): ECS 408 .
  
  • ECS 405 - Applied Social, Emotional, and Physical Development

    1 credit
    The purpose of this experience is to link the theory of ECS 404  to practice. This course defines the self-directed performance task demonstrating competency. (Taken concurrently with ECS 404 ). Co-requisite(s): ECS 404 .
  
  • ECS 333 - Assessment of Young Children

    3-5
    An introduction to the assessment of behavioral variables and individual differences in human beings. The class will develop, survey, and analyze educational and psychological tests. The class will introduce assessments, including ethical, and technical considerations, to individuals and groups. Methods of evaluations and their impact on planning for instruction will be discussed. Co-requisite(s): ECS 334 .
  
  • ECS 330 - Child Development

    4 credits
    This course includes a historical development of learning, major theoretical positions and issues. Social/emotional, physical and language development is taught from the birth to five year old (infant, toddler and pre-school). Content includes brain development, perception, attention, memory, attitudes, personality, motivation, learning styles, and thinking, including language and cultural variables of the infant, toddler and pre-school child. Co-requisite(s): ECS 331 .
  
  • ECS 410 - Collaboration and Partnerships in Early Learning

    2 credits
    This class is designed to facilitate learning centers, school, family, and community partnerships to enhance learning for early learners. The class focuses on understanding families, including cultural and linguistic diversity. The class examines planning for transitions. The emphasis is on developing awareness and ability for collaboration, teaming, partnerships, and supervision of staff. The class addresses collaboration and communication for learning plans to support the successes of children. Co-requisite(s): ECS 411 .
  
  • ECS 305 - Developing Appropriate Practices in Early Learning

    4 credits
    An introductory class to learn how to build learning communities. The class will discuss the interrelatedness of curriculm, instructional methods, assessment/evaluation, and classroom management. Students will prepare instructional plans to meet diverse student needs, reflect appropriate management strategies, and include appropriate assessment. Attention to appropriate use of technology in the learning environment will be included. Co-requisite(s): ECS 306 .
  
  • ECS 308 - Diversity and Cultural Competence in Young Children and Families

    3 credits
    Content of the course helps candidates understand the psychological basis of parenting across a range of families and contexts. Candidates learn about, understand, and value the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families and communities. The candidates use this understanding of stages of parenting to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support, empower, and involve families in their children’s development and learning. Candidates continue to develop a self-reflective ability that helps candidates think about their responses to families and use that as the candidate works with families.  Co-requisite(s): ECS 309 .
  
  • ECS 311W - Early Childhood Literacy Development

    3


    The purpose of this course is to lean the literacy skills of readying, writing, creative and analytic skills, and comprehension of the environment at large with birth to five children. The emphasis is on the development of the young children at the emergent literacy stage.  Emergent literacy refers to skills and behaviors on a developmental continuum that are precursors to conventional forms of reading and writing.

     

  
  • ECS 408 - Early Learning Cognitive Development

    3 credits
    Content of the course is based on the Washington State Benchmarks for Early Learning and Development and National Association for the Education of Young Children Program Standards. This course emphasizes the Domain of Cognitive and General Knowledge. Candidate will gain knowledge and skills to teach children to think about the physical and social worlds around them. This includes objects in the world, logic and mathematics, social conventions such as numbers and colors, and an appreciation of the arts. Co-requisite(s): ECS 409 .
  
  • ECS 400 - Early Learning Language and Literacy Development

    3 credits
    Content of the course is based on the Washington State Benchmarks for Early Learning and Development and National Association for the Education of Young Children Program Standards. This course emphasizes the Domain of Language, Literacy, and Communication. Candidates demonstrate an understanding of language, emerging reading and writing skills, and ability to communicate effectively. Candidates are able to assess, plan instruction, and demonstrate their impact on children’s learning in all areas of this domain. Co-requisite(s): ECS 401 .
  
  • ECS 404 - Early Learning Social, Emotional, and Physical Development

    3 credits
    Content of the course is based on the Washington State Benchmarks for Early Learning and Development and National Association for the Education of Young Children Program Standards. This course emphasizes the domains of social, emotional development and approaches toward learning. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the domain by the development of a plan for children’s social/emotional development and disposition in the home, school, and community. The physical well being, health, and motor development of young children is also included in this course. Co-requisite(s): ECS 405 .
  
  • ECS 416 - Educating Infants: Environments for Learning

    3 credits
    In this course, candidates will examine, define, and expand their knowledge and skills as they apply to the early care and education of children under age three and their families. Issues of diversity and anti-bias care are addressed in order to increase the awareness and sensitivity of caregivers, which will be based on research-based evidence and best practices. Topics include the relation of spatial physical space to learning and educational development; scheduling the child’s day; care of the family; and issues such as separation, health, safety, and the nature of care. Also addresses the risks of sudden infant death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome.
  
  • ECS 415W - Infant Development: The First Three Years of Life

    3 credits
    An in-depth study of infants, families, and the first years of life. Issues addressed are prenatal development and its impact on a child’s development and learning. Research, theory, and field experience observations of infants both inside and outside the centers will be brought together to understand the cognitive, perceptual, sensor motor movement, and social and emotional changes that occur through interaction with the world.
  
  • ECS 495W - Internship and Senior Project

    4-12 credits
    The senior research project is mentored, integrated, sequential field experience planned by the student, the University field supervisor, and the site mentor.  The candidate is required to do a research project applying theory to the real life of the early center in their area of specialization. The candidate will have experiences in all the roles and responsibilities in his or her area. This project is mentored by skilled professionals and practitioners in the field. The project requires a log of experiences with reflections and a professional portfolio of the candidate’s experience.
  
  • ECS 302W - Issues in Early Learning

    2
    This introductory course includes a multi-disciplinary perspective of serving young children and their families. Concepts will include national standards, state and federal mandates, and trends and practices in early childhood education. Candidates will learn to set professional goals and reflect appropriate management strategies, and include appropriate assessment. Attention to appropriate use of technology in the learning environment will be included.
  
  • ECS 425 - Leadership Theory and Practice in Early Learning Sites

    3 credits
    This course provides an introduction to classic and current administrative theory as applied to educational organizations. Topics addressed include curriculum and instruction, decision making, learning environments, communication, motivation, change, and leadership. Candidates are challenged to apply relevant theories and do research by solving contemporary site problems through analysis of authentic scenarios and in-basket activities.
  
  • ECS 300W - Literacy Development

    3 credits
    The foci of this course are the reading and writing skills of the candidate. It will operate as a learning laboratory generating new meanings and understandings about how we, as experienced readers and writers, make meaning as we read and write within academic disciplines and subject areas. Candidates will examine their own reading and writing strategies and habits, set achievement goals, and work at reaching the goals. The themes of the course are; reading inquiry, theory, practice, and the writing process situated within a professional-development context.
  
  • ECS 417 - Play Theory

    3 credits
    Candidates explore the use of play with children of different ages and clarify the role of play as a strategy for learning. Candidates consider the different meanings of play, including play as communication, as a means of mastery, and as a symbolic process. Candidates analyze play sequences and their implications for learning. Field experiences required.
  
  • ECS 310 - Researching Early Childhood Issues

    1


    This independent study course includes a multi-disciplinary perspective of serving young children and their families.  Concepts will include:  Researching the impact of national standards, state and federal mandates, and trends and practices in early childhood education.

     

 

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