community and professional resources; interpret an individual educational plan (IEP/IFSP) for children
with developmental differences; adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental
differences; examine strategies for cultivating partnerships with families who have children with
developmental differences.(Prerequisite: 10-307-174, ECE: Introductory Practicum)
10-307-177 ECE: INTERMEDIATE PRACTICUM ...In this 3-credit course you will be implementing
regulations and standards for quality early childhood education, applying knowledge of child
development and positive guidance, utilizing observation and assessment techniques, and assessing
developmentally appropriate environments for children. (Prerequisite: 10-307-174, ECE: Introductory
Practicum or ECE: Practicum 1; Corequisite: 10-307-187, ECE: Children with Differing Abilities)
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing,
writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format
documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer Rdg
score greater/equal to 55 AND Sentence Skills greater/equal to 75; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16
AND Eng greater/equal to 18; OR preparatory courses-contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
10-307-108 ECE: EARLY LANGUAGE & LITERACY ...This course explores strategies to encourage the
development of early language and literacy knowledge and skill building in children birth to 8 years of
age. Learners will investigate the components of literacy including; literacy and a source of enjoyment,
vocabulary and oral language, phonological awareness, knowledge of print, letters and words,
comprehension and an understanding of books and other texts. Theories and philosophies regarding
children's language and literacy development will be addressed. Dual language learning will be
examined within the context of developmentally appropriate practices. Assessment tools for early
language and literacy acquisition will be reviewed. (Prerequisite: 10-307-110 ECE: Social Studies, Art,
Music)
10-307-175 ECE: PRESCHOOL PRACTICUM ...This course will apply as the capstone course in The Registry
Preschool Credential. You will be placed or working in an early childhood setting with 3-5 year old
children and create a portfolio that prepares you for The Registry commission. In this course you will be
implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education, applying knowledge of
child development and positive guidance, utilizing observation and assessment techniques, and
assessing developmentally appropriate environments for preschoolers. (Prerequisites: 10-307-167 ECE:
Hlth Safety & Nutrition; 10-307-179 ECE: Child Development; 10-307-110 ECE: Social Studies, Art, Music; 10-
307-108 ECE: Early Language & Literacy; 10-307-188 ECE: Guiding Child Behavior AND Accepted in the
Early Childhood Preschool Certi cate)
OR Early Childhood Program Associate Degree Students must have completed all of the above AND
Accepted in Early Childhood Program; (Prerequisite: 10-307-174, ECE: Practicum 1 OR ECE: Introductory
Practicum)
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ...the communication process, perception and
self-concept, language, listening, nonverbal communication, interpersonal relationships,
communication in groups and public communication; prepare and deliver an oral presentation.
(Prerequisite: Accuplacer Rdg score greater/equal to 55 AND Sentence Skills score greater/equal to 60;
OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English score greater/equal to 16; OR preparatory course-
contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES...basic American values of justice and equality by teaching
vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural
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