PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential Courses

Students learn the various aspects of Early Childhood (EC) education as a discipline through relevant discussion of educational theory and practice, theology, and current issues in EC settings, as well as field observation and practical application. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 6-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Note(s): Special approval required; Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Students learn basic concepts of cognitive development, including psychosocial, moral and language development. Students define concepts related to the development of personality and temperament. Students examine scope of physical development of children and the connections between health and learning. These theories are investigated in light of classroom implications for identifying and describing individual differences in the development of children. Students analyze the impact of genetic, sociocultural and socioeconomic factors on the development of children and young adolescents. Grade Mode: A.

Teacher candidates discover the methods and materials for teaching reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, comprehension, fluency) and language arts to students in elementary schools. Attention to a variety of evidence-based approaches and techniques will be used to meet the needs of students with varied cultural, language, and cognitive backgrounds. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 35-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Note(s): Special approval required; credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork; this course is waived if LEDU 347 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A.

Students examine ways to create meaningful curriculum that is aligned with California Preschool Learning Foundations and the California Common Core Standards. Teacher candidates develop curriculum plans that integrate language and literacy, mathematics, and play for children ages 3 to 6. Particular attention is given to the key role of adult-child interactions and teaching strategies supporting Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) for all children. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 9-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Students examine family, community, societal, and cultural influences on children's schooling and learning. Students discover and incorporate strategies for integrating family members and community resources into the learning process. Students explore culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches that support all children and their families. Lecture/Lab Hours: An 18-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Students examine an overview of childhood behaviors and effective strategies for managing these behaviors in the classroom, including a review of learning and developmental theories. Students study effective strategies that facilitate active learning and differentiated instructional practices that support diverse learning needs are introduced. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 9-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Special approval required; Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

This course explores the selection and use of formal and informal assessments to determine initial information for facilitating individual learning strategies and environments. Candidates enhance observational skills, assessment abilities, and communication reporting to families. Particular attention is given to the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of results obtained from assessments of young children to determine skills and abilities for the purpose of curriculum planning, learning environment design, and accommodations for children with special needs. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 12-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Introduction to the language and literacy development domain in the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including the strands of listening and speaking, reading, and writing. Provides practical considerations for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. A focus on supporting English Learners/Dual Language Learners in developing English literacy skills. An exploration of culturally and linguistically responsive practices designed to promote biliteracy. Students will examine and critically reflect on biblical foundations for teaching interculturally. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 6-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Early Childhood Mathematics Curriculum and Methods examines mathematics content and instruction aligned with the California Preschool Learning Foundations and the California Common Core and Content Standards. Teacher candidates develop knowledge and skills in math content and pedagogy, including appropriate methods and strategies for teaching children in grades TK-3. This course includes a focus on integrative technology in the math classroom. Attention is given to the key role of adult-child interactions and teaching strategies supporting physical, social and intellectual development for all children. Field experience required. Lecture/Lab Hours: Candidates will complete 30-hours of fieldwork. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork; this course is waived if LEDU 439 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A.

PK-3 ECE teacher candidates participate in a full-time, 8-week laboratory experience in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising master teachers and university supervisors. Seminar is required. Note(s): Special approval required; restricted to formal application; must pass course with a grade of C or higher; must also register for SEED 661 if completing student teaching in one semester; this course is waived if LEDU 460 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A.

PK-3 ECE teacher candidates participate in a full-time, 8-week laboratory experience in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising master teachers and university supervisors. Seminar is required. Lecture/Lab Hours: Clinical experience required. Note(s): Special approval required; restricted to formal application; must pass course with a grade of C or higher; must also register for SEED 660 if completing student teaching in one semester; this course is waived if LEDU 461 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A.

Students learn the various aspects of Early Childhood (EC) education as a discipline through relevant discussion of educational theory and practice, theology, and current issues in EC settings, as well as field observation and practical application. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 6-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Note(s): Special approval required; Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Students learn basic concepts of cognitive development, including psychosocial, moral and language development. Students define concepts related to the development of personality and temperament. Students examine scope of physical development of children and the connections between health and learning. These theories are investigated in light of classroom implications for identifying and describing individual differences in the development of children. Students analyze the impact of genetic, sociocultural and socioeconomic factors on the development of children and young adolescents. Grade Mode: A.

Teacher candidates discover the methods and materials for teaching reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, comprehension, fluency) and language arts to students in elementary schools. Attention to a variety of evidence-based approaches and techniques will be used to meet the needs of students with varied cultural, language, and cognitive backgrounds. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 35-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Note(s): Special approval required; credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork; this course is waived if LEDU 347 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A.

Students examine ways to create meaningful curriculum that is aligned with California Preschool Learning Foundations and the California Common Core Standards. Teacher candidates develop curriculum plans that integrate language and literacy, mathematics, and play for children ages 3 to 6. Particular attention is given to the key role of adult-child interactions and teaching strategies supporting Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) for all children. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 9-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Students examine family, community, societal, and cultural influences on children's schooling and learning. Students discover and incorporate strategies for integrating family members and community resources into the learning process. Students explore culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches that support all children and their families. Lecture/Lab Hours: An 18-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Students examine an overview of childhood behaviors and effective strategies for managing these behaviors in the classroom, including a review of learning and developmental theories. Students study effective strategies that facilitate active learning and differentiated instructional practices that support diverse learning needs are introduced. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 9-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Special approval required; Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

This course explores the selection and use of formal and informal assessments to determine initial information for facilitating individual learning strategies and environments. Candidates enhance observational skills, assessment abilities, and communication reporting to families. Particular attention is given to the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of results obtained from assessments of young children to determine skills and abilities for the purpose of curriculum planning, learning environment design, and accommodations for children with special needs. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 12-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Introduction to the language and literacy development domain in the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including the strands of listening and speaking, reading, and writing. Provides practical considerations for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. A focus on supporting English Learners/Dual Language Learners in developing English literacy skills. An exploration of culturally and linguistically responsive practices designed to promote biliteracy. Students will examine and critically reflect on biblical foundations for teaching interculturally. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 6-hour field practicum component is required. Note(s): Child Development Permit and PK-3 credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance/fingerprints and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

Early Childhood Mathematics Curriculum and Methods examines mathematics content and instruction aligned with the California Preschool Learning Foundations and the California Common Core and Content Standards. Teacher candidates develop knowledge and skills in math content and pedagogy, including appropriate methods and strategies for teaching children in grades TK-3. This course includes a focus on integrative technology in the math classroom. Attention is given to the key role of adult-child interactions and teaching strategies supporting physical, social and intellectual development for all children. Field experience required. Lecture/Lab Hours: Candidates will complete 30-hours of fieldwork. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of C or higher; valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork; this course is waived if LEDU 439 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A.

PK-3 ECE teacher candidates participate in a full-time, 8-week laboratory experience in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising master teachers and university supervisors. Seminar is required. Note(s): Special approval required; restricted to formal application; must pass course with a grade of C or higher; must also register for SEED 661 if completing student teaching in one semester; this course is waived if LEDU 460 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A.

PK-3 ECE teacher candidates participate in a full-time, 8-week laboratory experience in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising master teachers and university supervisors. Seminar is required. Lecture/Lab Hours: Clinical experience required. Note(s): Special approval required; restricted to formal application; must pass course with a grade of C or higher; must also register for SEED 660 if completing student teaching in one semester; this course is waived if LEDU 461 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A.