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Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2nd BA
Hunter College

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Major in Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2nd BA at Hunter College

Credits required to complete this program: 41
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for all courses in this Major.
At least 21 credits for this Major must be completed at Hunter College.

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Human Dev/theory of Learning, Prenatal-8 Yrs
(3 credits required)
ECF 20000: Human Development and Theories of Learning, Prenatal-Age 8 Prereq: ENG 12000; Coreq: ECF 20100 & ECC 30000 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course will examine the history of child development and the major theories and theorists in the area of child development. An understanding of research strategies and the impact of cultural, biological and environmental influences on the development of young children will also be examined. Current research in the areas of prenatal development, physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional and early brain development will also be discussed. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Social & Historical Foundations
(2 credits required)
ECF 20100: Social and Historical Foundations of Early Childhood Care and Education Coreqs: ECF 200 & ECC 300 Credits: 2 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours This course offers and examination and analysis of the social and historical contexts of early childhood education including applications to contemporary issues in the education of young children in families, childcare centers, schools and communities in urban settings. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Dasa, Health & Safety-birth to 2nd Grade
(1 classes required)
No recently offered courses
Ec Prgms & Curric Frameworks
(3 credits required)
ECC 30000: Early Childhood Programs and Curricular Frameworks Coreqs: ECF 20000 & ECF 20100 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the array of early childhood programs that comprise the field of early care and education. In addition, students will learn about philosophies and approaches to curriculum that are commonly used in early childhood settings including Montessori education, Reggio Emilia, the Project Approach, High Scope Curriculum, and the Creative Curriculum. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Seminar/clinical Experiences I
(1 credits required)
ECC 30100: Seminar / Clinical Experiences 1 Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 1.0 Field Studies hour This supervised experience gives students the means to connect conceptual and theoretical information about children in a preschool setting. Students will have the opportunity to examine the developmental progression of early and emergent skills as they relate to infant, toddler, and preschoolers development. Students will also have the opportunity to discuss developmentally appropriate assessments and how parents/caregivers can document developmental milestones of children birth through age 4.Students will complete 5 hours per week of fieldwork for a minimum of 50 contact hours per semester. Students will develop guided observation skills, acquire practical knowledge of the design and management of instruction and the classroom environment, and work effectively with individual students and small work groups.Students receiving a grade of B in fieldwork must apply to the chairperson for permission to re- register for the course. Fieldwork may be repeated only once. Students who receive a grade lower than B on their second attempt may not repeat the course again and may not continue in the program. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Seminar/clinical Experiences II
(1 credits required)
ECC 30200: Seminar / Clinical Experiences 2 Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 1.0 Field Studies hour This supervised experience gives students the means to connect conceptual and theoretical information about children in kindergarten through second grade. Students will have the opportunity to examine the listening, speaking, reading, and writing development of young children across a variety of cultural and linguistic communities. Students will examine the roles of families, programs, schools, and communities in urban environments, as well as the assessment of early literacy development.Students will complete 5 hours per week of fieldwork for a minimum of 50 contact hours per semester. Students will develop guided observation skills, acquire practical knowledge of the design and management of instruction and the classroom environment, and work effectively with individual students and small work groups.Students receiving a grade of B in fieldwork must apply to the chairperson for permission to re- register for the course. Fieldwork may be repeated only once. Students who receive a grade lower than B on their second attempt may not repeat the course again and may not continue in the program. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Seminar/clinical Experiences IIi
(2 credits required)
ECC 30300: Seminar / Clinical Experiences 3 Requisites: None Credits: 2 Hours: 2.0 Field Studies hours This supervised experience gives students the means to connect conceptual and theoretical information about children in first or second grade. Students will have the opportunity to examine developmentally appropriate activities for children and ways of assessing learning in diverse settings. Students will examine the roles of families, programs, schools, and communities in urban environments, as well as the assessment of mathematical and science development.Students will complete 5 hours per week of fieldwork for a minimum of 50 contact hours per semester. Students will develop guided observation skills, acquire practical knowledge of the design and management of instruction and the classroom environment, and work effectively with individual students and small work groups.Students receiving a grade of B in fieldwork must apply to the chairperson. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Creative Arts & Play-BAsed Learning
(2 credits required)
ECC 30400: Creative Arts and Play-Based Learning Prereqs: ECC 30000 & ECF 20000 & ECF 20100 Credits: 2 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Theoretical and practical aspects of play, creativity and arts-based learning are the central tenets of this course. Students will gain fundamental knowledge for constructing playful learning experiences across early learning settings, particularly within the context of the standards-based, high-stakes accountability climate of education in the United States and beyond. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Lang & Lit For Child-birth to Pre K
(3 credits required)
ECC 30500: Language and Literacy for Children of Diverse Backgrounds (B-Prekindergarten) Requisites: None Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course is grounded in research and practice in language learning and the development of early literacy among diverse learners. Examination of the process of literacy development between Birth and age 4 and the role of families, programs and schools in early literacy development. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Mathematics In Ec
(3 credits required)
ECC 31000: Mathematics in Early Childhood Prereqs: MATH 10400 & ECF 20000 & ECF 20100 & ECC 30000 & ECC 30400 & ECC 30600 & ECC 30800 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course will examine the theories and research that focus on the relationship between children's development and learning of mathematical concepts and skills. Appropriate mathematics activities for children from birth through second grade and ways of assessing mathematical learning in diverse infant, toddler, preschool, and grade K-2 settings. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Ec Science & Inqu-BAsed Learn
(2 credits required)
ECC 31100: Early Childhood Science and Inquiry-Based Learning Requisites: None Credits: 2 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours This course explores the theories and research of scientific thinking in young children. Assessing science learning in diverse infant, toddler, preschool and grade K-2 settings and how to incorporate the use of community resources in scientific learning will be discussed. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Clinical Experiences I-birth to Pre K
(1 classes required)
No recently offered courses
Clinical Experiences II-kindergarten
(1 classes required)
No recently offered courses
Clinical Experiences IIi-first or Second Grade
(1 classes required)
No recently offered courses
Lang & Lit For Child-k to 2nd Grade
(3 credits required)
ECC 30600: Language and Literacy for Children of Diverse Backgrounds, Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Requisites: None Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Theoretical and practical aspects of early childhood literacy instruction with particular emphasis on teaching literacy to diverse populations between the grades of Kindergarten and 2nd grade will be addressed. In addition, the role of family and community involvement and the use of technology for literacy development. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Incl Pract & Teachg Children
(3 credits required)
ECC 30800: Inclusionary Practices and Teaching Children of Diverse Backgrounds Prereqs: ECF 20000 & ECC 30000 & ECC 30500 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course provides an overview of children with exceptional cognitive, physical, social, and/or emotional characteristics, including learning disabilities. Students will also gain knowledge and skills on working with children who are emerging language learners (ELLs). Assessment and screening strategies will be discussed to meet the educational needs of all students. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Supporting Young Multilingual Learners
(3 credits required)
No recently offered courses
Assessments In Ec-birth to 2nd Grade
(3 credits required)
ECF 40000: Assessment in Early Childhood, Birth through 2nd Grade Prereqs: ECF 20000 & ECF 20100 & ECC 30000 & ECC 30400 & ECC 30600 & ECC 30800 & ECC 31000 & ECC 31100 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course provides students with an understanding of the role of assessment for planning and implementing effective early childhood instruction for young children, ages birth to age eight, from culturally diverse environments and with varied learning needs. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Student Teaching
(4 credits required)
ECC 40100: Student Teaching in Early Childhood Requisites: None Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A full semester of student teaching in one of the required age/grade levels (Pre-K, K, grades 1-2) that supplement previous student teaching field experiences. This course has two key components: (1) Students will complete 60 days of student teaching in one early childhood setting, Pre-K, K, or grades 1-2, (2) a weekly seminar (45 contact hours). It builds on prior coursework and field experiences by providing guidance and reflective discussion that allow teacher candidates to enhance their teaching skills in early childhood education settings. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Math 101 If Needed, Is Required Prior to Math 104
(1 classes required)
MATH 10100: Algebra for College Students Requisites for MATH 10100 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, graphing and functions. Includes: algebraic and graphical solutions to systems of equations and inequalities; absolute value, polynomial, rational and radical expressions and equations; complex numbers; the function concept; introduction to polynomial, rational and exponential functions and their graphs. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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MATH 101EN: Algebra College Stud-Enhanced Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the Hunter Math Placement Exam or a score of less than 40 on MATH Accuplacer Exam. Not open to students who have taken MATH 10100. Credits: 3 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, graphing and functions including: algebraic and graphical solutions to systems of equations and inequalities; absolute value, polynomial, rational, and radical expressions and equations; complex numbers; the function concept; introduction to polynomial, rational, and exponential functions and their graphs. Also includes elementary algebra material which is necessary background material to be successful in college algebra. Not open to students who have taken MATH 10100. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Math For Elementary Education 1
(1 classes required)
MATH 10400: Mathematics for Elementary Education I Prereq: MATH 5000, MATH 10100/MATH 101EN with a C or better or MATH 11000 or appropriate Hunter Math Placement Scores or Math Accuplacer Test (61 - 120). Only open to Childhood Education BA, Macaulay Honors College Childhood Education majors. Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Fundamental and relevant mathematics as recommended by the NCTM for prospective elementary school teachers, including problem solving, sets, logic, numeration, computation, integers, and number theory. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)

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