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COMM 109-Basic Conflict Mediation (3)
• Gen Ed Communication
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL
73) or ESOL 100
(formerly CMSP 109)
Presents the 7-Step Model of mediation,
which includes strategic listening, handling
power imbalances, and dealing with intense
emotions. Students will engage in role plays and
simulations for hands-on experience. Students
will also conduct critical analyses of varying
conflict resolution theories and mediation styles
through discussion and written reflections.
COMM 111-Introduction to Mass
Communication (3)
• Gen Ed Communication, Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL
73) or ESOL 100 OR Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly CMM 101)
Surveys the history, structure, functions, and effects
of mass media, and explores careers in the field
of mass media. Focuses on the application and
significance of media literacy in analyzing the impact
of the various media on society and the individual,
and examines how the media effectively fulfill their
purposes as deliverers of information, persuasion,
entertainment, and culture.
COMM 201-Foundations of Communication
Theory (3)
Prerequisite: COMM 101
(formerly CMSP 201)
Provides students with an understanding of
the principle theories related to the field of
communication. Specifically, it introduces students
to the study of communication theory and provides
them with the conceptual and theoretical foundation
needed to succeed as a communication scholar.
Concepts and theories learned in this course will be
studied in greater detail in the upper level courses
required of the major.
ECED: Early Childhood
Development
ECED 101-Child Development & Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
(formerly ED 100)
Introduces basic growth and developmental
principles necessary to work with young children
from birth to twelve years old. Emphasizes the social,
emotional, physical, and cognitive developmental
stages of the young child. This course meets the
Maryland State Department Office of Child Care
Licensing & Credentialing requirements. This course
is 45 hours of the 90 hours required for Preschool
Lead Teacher.
ECED 105-Introduction to Early Childhood
Education (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL
73) or ESOL 100
(formerly ECD 101)
Examines conceptual framework for understanding
the role of the early childhood education
professional. Content focuses on the profession
of early childhood education in the context of
historical, philosophical, and social influences. Units
of study also review contemporary trends, issues and
practices in the field of early childhood education.
ECED 125-Methods and Materials in Early
Childhood (3)
Prerequiste or Co-requisite: ECED 101 or ED 100
(formerly ECD 104)
Designed to teach the methods and proper use of
materials in presenting creative learning experiences
to young children in the areas of language, creative
dramatics, art, music, movement, math, science,
emergent literacy, and outdoor activities. This course
meets the state requirements for Office of Child
Care Licensing & Credentialing. This course is 45
hours of the 90 hours required for Preschool Lead
Teacher. Fifteen hours of documented observation
are required.
ECED 135-Infants & Toddlers Development and
Care (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
or Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly ECD 106)
Examines the best practices designed to meet the
needs of infants and toddlers as related to their
physical growth and development, mental health,
and human relationships. Attention will be given
to the family and child's multicultural customs,
gender equity, and children with special needs,
while insuring quality program development and
implementation in out of home care environments.
Content will focus on the caregiver, the child, and the
program being provided to meet the learning needs
of the infant and toddler. This course meets the state
requirements of Office of Child Care Licensing and
Credentialing for Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher.
ECED 145-Child Health, Safety and Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
or Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly ECD 107)
Presents a survey of the health, safety and nutritional
needs of young children. Includes required state
and federal codes. Emphasizes the establishment
and maintenance of a safe and healthy learning
environment.
ECED 155-Activities for the School-Age Child (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
or Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly ECD 108)
Examines developmentally appropriate principles,
materials, and methods used with school age
children ages 6 to 12. Specific consideration given to
planning activities for school age child care. Students
plan and present lessons in the areas of physical,
cognitive, and social development. This course
meets the state requirements of Office of Child Care
Licensing and Credentialing for School Age Teacher.
ECED 205-Administration of Child Development
Centers (3)
Prerequisites: (ECED 101 or ED 100) and (ECED 125 or
ECD 104) and (ECED 135 or ECD 106) and (ECED 155 or
ECD 108)
(formerly ECD 212)
Designed to provide students with management
skills necessary to operate an early childhood center,
family child care or before/after school program that
serves children from infancy through age twelve.
Topics include program policies and procedures,
government regulations, finance and budget, facility
operation, personnel management, health and
safety, accreditation systems, and program evaluation
and improvement. This course meets the state
requirements of Office of Child Care licensing and
credentialing for School Age and Preschool Director.
ECED 215-Understanding and Guiding the
Young Child's Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: ECED 101 or ED 100
(formerly ECD 213)
Designed for adults who are responsible for the care
and development of young children from birth to
eight years of age, primarily in an early childhood
setting. This course will focus on developmentally
appropriate child guidance philosophies,
methodologies of discipline, and guidelines for the
responsible adult.
ECED 225-Language & Literacy Development in
Early Childhood (3)
Prerequisite: ECED 101 or ED 100
(formerly ECD 230)
Designed for adults who are responsible for the care,
development and teaching of young children from
birth to eight years in primarily an early childhood
setting. This course is a study of the development of
oral language by the young child, the relationship
between language development and emerging
literacy, and the structuring of the learning
environment for the child birth to eight years. A
variety of quality early childhood literature will be
reviewed along with methods for using children s
literature to enhance language development.
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