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  • ECE 255: Early Childhood Education Curriculum

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of how to plan developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 3 to 9 years using the PA Educational Standards in the areas of science, social studies, math, anti-bias and multicultural curriculum. PA standards will be used to develop lesson plans. This course requires observations at a licensed child-care center or educational institution. This course is a prerequisite to ECE 284.
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  • ECE 256: Assessment and Observation of Young Children

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course highlights principles and techniques of observing children ages 0 to 9 years to document their development and to link observation to program planning. Various assessment tools used by teachers will be explored. Observations of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children will be required. This course is a prerequisite to ECE 284.
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  • ECE 257: Introduction to Exceptional Development

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course examines the growth and development of exceptional persons, concentrating on the years from birth to early adulthood. Exceptionalities studied are mental retardation, learning disabilities, ADHD, physical impairments, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and speech and language impairments. Attention is given to the etiology, prevalence, definitions, characteristics, and the education of individuals with exceptionalities. Special attention is given to the laws addressing special education as well as inclusion. Emphasis is placed on the important roles of families in special education. This is a required course for all Early Childhood Education majors.
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  • ECE 265: Education of Young Children with Special Needs

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course provides an in-depth study of the education of young children with exceptionalities. The assessment, identification and appropriate education of young children with special needs are the focus. Attention is given to legal aspects and inclusion. Family-based practices and Division for Early Childhood recommended base practices for early intervention will be addressed. Prerequisite:    ECE 257
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  • ECE 283: Infant and Toddler Practicum

    1.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course offers an in-depth examination of the infant and toddler classroom that builds upon the basic principles of ECE 156. Special attention is placed on the physical safety and care and care of infants and toddlers, supporting growth and development in all domains, working with families, and lesson design. Professional development is emphasized and the course requires the completion of 50 hours of practicum experience. Corequisite:    ECE 156
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  • ECE 284: Early Childhood Education Practicum II

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course offers an in-depth study of the role of the early childhood educator through field experience of 150 hours. The course provides opportunities to explore and evaluate the practicality of early childhood educational theory as it relates to implementing basic pedagogical strategies. The practicum experience develops an authentic awareness and competency within the field of early childhood education with emphasis on reflective practice, professionalism, lesson design and implementation, developmental appropriateness, and an understanding of the whole child as seen in early childhood settings. Prerequisite(s) Minimum 2.0 GPA, ECE 166 & ECE 255, observation verification logs that document at least 40 hours of completed course observations. Completed learning interest form, learning contract, and liability insurance. Students must verify the prerequisites with the program director and career coordinator prior to the beginning of the semester to register for this course. Prerequisite:    ECE 166 and ECE 255
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  • ECN 155: Macroeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Introduces the principles of macroeconomics with an emphasis on the United States economic system. In examining aggregate economic performance, the course will explore the topics of scarcity and choice, unemployment, inflation, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, money and banks, monetary and fiscal policy, policy debates and international economics.
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  • ECN 156: Microeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Introduces the principles of microeconomics with an emphasis on individual decision-making. In examining competition and theories of the firm, the course will explore the topics of scarcity and choice, markets and price determination, market structures, labor and financial markets, public goods, regulation/deregulation, and international economics,
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  • ECN 158: Elements Of Economics

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course provides an introduction to economic principles and problems. In examining economic decision making, the course will explore the topics of supply and demand, foundations of the macroeconomy, financial institutions and the Federal Reserve, fiscal and monetary policy, theories of the firm, production, competition and market structures, factor markets and international economics.
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  • ECN 255: Macroeconomics

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Introduces the principles of macroeconomics with an emphasis on the United States economic system. In examining aggregate economic performance, the course will explore the topics of scarcity and choice, unemployment, inflation, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, money and banks, monetary and fiscal policy, policy debates and international economics. Prerequisite:    MTH 052, MTH 052A, or Placement Test
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