Department of Human Development and Child Studies

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The Department of Human Development and Child Studies offers courses in early childhood, special education, and applied behavioral analysis. These disciplines have courses at the undergraduate level, which prepare students for careers in education and clinical settings. The department houses master’s degree programs in early childhood education and special education; these graduate programs provide endorsements and/or professional education certification requirements. The department also offers a doctor of philosophy degree in early childhood.

Schedule of classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Courses

EC 3320 - Child Development - Birth to Age 8
EC 3322 - Language Arts, Literacy and Creative Arts - Curriculum and Assessment
EC 3324 - Science and Mathematics - Curriculum and Assessment
EC 3326 - Supporting Self-Regulation in Young Children
EC 3328 - Family, Community School Partnership
EC 3330 - Professionalism, Leadership Advocacy
EC 4960 - Early Childhood Practicum 1
EC 4961 - Early Childhood Practicum 2
FE 3010 - Educational Psychology for K-12 Educators
SE 4401 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs
SE 4851 - Foundations of ABA
SE 4852 - Behavior Assessment
SE 4853 - Treatment Planning
SE 4854 - Research Methods and Ethics
SE 4855 - Personnel Supervision and Management
SE 4900 - ST: Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis
SE 4930 - ABA Clinic Practicum