UACCM | Course Description |Early Childhood Development

UACCM courses are identified by a code containing letters which indicate the department and numbers which indicate sequencing within the department. The last number indicates credit hours received for the course. Developmental classes, while providing credit and being included in the computation of the semester grade point average, do not count toward graduation for either a certificate or degree.

“ACTS” Arkansas Course Transfer System.
“GE” designates the course is acceptable as a General Education Elective.

Students enrolling in early childhood development classes, including field experience, will be required to complete the following background checks: Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry and Arkansas Criminal Record. Individuals who have not been a resident of Arkansas for the past six years will also be required to have an FBI background check.

ECD 1002 | Early Childhood Competencies
2 Cr. (2 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered on demand. This is an introductory course that covers the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential competencies that are necessary for meeting the needs of all children in an inclusive environment.

ECD 1101 | CPR and First Aid
1 Cr. (1 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course will provide training to individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, and injury of adult and children in accordance with American Heart Association and American Health and Safety Institute. (This course does not meet the CPR requirements for students enrolled in Practical Nursing or Health Related Professions.)

ECD 1102 | Supervised Lab I
2 Cr. (2 Lec.)
Prerequisite: Completed or concurrently enrolled in ECD 1002 Early Childhood Competencies or consent of instructor. Offered in the fall semester. Students will interact with all children in an inclusive supervised laboratory environment. Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities will be achieved. Students are required to have a current TB skin test, malpractice insurance, and completion of the following background checks: Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry and Arkansas Criminal Record. Individuals who have not been a resident of Arkansas for the past six years will also be required to have an FBI background check.

ECD 1103 | Methods and Materials I
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered on demand. A wide variety of classroom activities for children will be presented. The program is designed to promote creative expression in the areas of child development for all children from birth through age eight. Student will develop resource files containing materials related to the study of children.

ECD 1203 | Child Guidance
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall semester of odd years. Students will examine factors which affect the behavior and guidance techniques for all children in an inclusive environment. Developmental factors, indirect and direct guidance, and positive discipline strategies will be studied. This course requires two hours of field experience.

ECD 2003 | Methods and Materials II
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: ECD 1103 Methods and Materials I. Offered in the spring semester. This course is a continuation of ECD 1103 Methods and Materials I. The purpose of this course is to create developmentally appropriate activities and experiences to enhance the development of all children from birth through age eight. Curriculum areas such as literacy, play, art, music, math, science, and social studies are explored in depth. Additional materials will be added to the resource file.

ECD 2013 | Health and Safety for Children
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall semester of even years. Basic fundamentals of health and safety will be explored. Topics covered will include safety management, illness, accidents, injuries, and menu planning for all children in an inclusive environment.

ECD 2102 | Supervised Lab II
2 Cr. (6 Lab)
Prerequisite: Completion of ECD 1102 Supervised Lab I. Offered in the spring semester. Students will interact with all children in an inclusive supervised laboratory setting. Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and assessment procedures will be achieved. Students are required to have a current TB skin test, malpractice insurance and completion of the following background checks: Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry and Arkansas Criminal Record. Individuals who have not been a resident of Arkansas for the past six years will also be required to have an FBI background check.

ECD 2103 | Management and Administration of Early Childhood Programs
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: Completion of ECD 1102 Supervised Lab and EDUC 2003 Foundations of Early Childhood Education or consent of the instructor. Offered on demand. This course covers general management competencies, regulations, legal concerns, personnel, and finances. A policy and procedure manual and a parent handbook will be produced.

ECD 2113 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: Score of 19 or higher on the English Portion of the ACT, or a score of 77 or higher on the Writing Skills portion of the COMPASS Test, or a grade of “C” or higher in ENG 0303 Foundational Composition and a score of 19 or higher on the Reading portion of the ACT, or a score of 83 or higher on the Reading Skills portion of the COMPASS, or a grade of “C” or higher in READ 0203 College Reading Skills II. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. This course offers an introduction to the historical and socio-cultural forces that have impacted the early childhood field, various roles assumed by the teacher, regulatory laws, contemporary early childhood program models, and factors involved in planning the curriculum for young children. This course requires eight (8) hours of field experience. (GE)

ECD 2133 | Practicum for Early Childhood Development
3 Cr. (9 Lab)
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrently enrolled in EDUC 2103 Education in a Diverse Society and ECD 2103 Management and Administration of Early Childhood Programs or consent of the instructor. Offered in the fall semester. The practicum is designed to give students an exposure to and experience of an actual job in the early child care field. Placement and work schedules are arranged by the instructor. Students will complete 150 contact hours in an approved facility for this course. Students are required to have a current TB skin test, malpractice insurance, and completion of the following background checks: Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry and Arkansas Criminal Record. Individuals who have not been a resident of Arkansas for the past six years will also be required to have an FBI background check.

ECD 2203 | Facilities and Equipment
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisites: Completion of ECD 1002 Early Childhood Competencies. Offered on demand. Students will study state and federal regulations for group care facilities, guidelines for conducting a needs assessment, site location, components of facility design, facility space arrangements, storage needs, and playgrounds.

ECD 2303 | Early Childhood Theory and Practices
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisites: Completion of ECD 2113 Foundations of Early Childhood Education, with a grade of “C” or better or concurrently enrolled in ECD 2003 Methods and Materials II. Offered on demand. This course provides students with practical experience in planning weekly, developmentally appropriate educational activities. Other topics include evaluations, observations, and assessment of children, ethical conduct, and quality programs.