Interdisc. Early Childhood Ed. (IECE)
IECE 310 Early Reading, Language and Literacy 3 Hours
This course develops preservice teachers' content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in evidence-based literacy instruction for early childhood learners. Emphasis is placed on the systematic development of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills through play-based practices and differentiated instruction for diverse learners. Fieldwork is required.
Equivalent(s): LTCY 310
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2026
IECE 320 Introduction to Early Childhood Assessment 3 Hours
Develop knowledge and skills of assessment with young children with and without disabilities and their families. Minimum of 30 hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 331
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
IECE 321 Family Supports and Services 3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Application of family systems theory. The development of family plans and the implementation of family-centered services is stressed. Minimum of 25 hours of field experiences; students are responsible for arranging their own transportation. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 350
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2024; fall 2025; fall 2026
IECE 322 Planning Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Learners 3 Hours
Planning for curriculum and instruction of children, birth through five years, who are culturally and linguistically diverse or who have developmental delays or disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 331
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2024; fall 2025; fall 2026
IECE 323 Positive Behavioral Supports with Young Children 3 Hours
Knowledge and skills necessary for applying the principles of positive behavioral supports with young children. Field experience is required; students are responsible for their own transportation.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 321
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; spring 2025; spring 2026
IECE 324 Advanced Assessment of Young Children 3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Advanced training to develop assessment skills with children from birth to primary age, with and without disabilities, and their families. Minimum of 30 hours of field experiences; students are responsible for their own transportation.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 331 and EDU 260
Corequisite(s): IECE 325, SPED 422, LTCY 310, IECE 326
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; spring 2025; spring 2026
IECE 325 Partnerships with Families 3 Hours
Strategies that early childhood educators employ to develop active partnerships with families. Field experience is required. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 331
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
IECE 326 Integrating Mathematics and Science Across the Early Childhood Curriculum 3 Hours
Methods of active involvement of young children in the areas of mathematics and science in developmentally appropriate ways. Field experience is required; students are responsible for their own transportation.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 331
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; spring 2025; spring 2026
IECE 421 Advanced Curriculum and Instruction for Infants and Toddlers 3 Hours
Implementation of curriculum and instruction of children, birth through two years, both with and without disabilities. Students will be prepared to implement services in center-based settings. Field experience is required; students are responsible for their own transportation.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2024; fall 2025; fall 2026
IECE 422 Advanced Curriculum Development for Young Children 3 Hours
Advanced preparation in planning, implementing and evaluating curricula and instructional strategies/methods for children from age three to kindergarten. Students with a variety of unique learning challenges will be covered including ability, culture, and language. Field experience is required; students are responsible for their own transportation.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2024; fall 2025; fall 2026
IECE 423 Interdisciplinary Services for Young Children with Low Incidence Disabilities 3 Hours
Characteristics of children, birth through five years with low incidence disabilities (e.g., autism, sensory impairments, physical impairments), as well as assessment and instructional strategies. The role of the transdisciplinary team, including family members, in providing services will be emphasized. Field experience is required; students are responsible for their own transportation.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 331
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2024; fall 2024; fall 2025; fall 2026
IECE 489 Practicum Seminar in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education 1 Hour
Discussion of and reflection on the practicum placement, as well as career planning. This course prepares IECE majors to apply knowledge learned in previous courses. Note: Completion of all coursework within the IECE major is required prior to course enrollemnt.
Corequisite(s): IECE 491
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; fall 2024; spring 2026
IECE 490 Student Teaching (Infants and Toddlers) - (Preschoolers) 10 Hours (repeatable max of 10 hrs)
Supervised assignment in approved setting where young children with and without disabilities and their families are served. Must complete a minimum of sixteen weeks in one or two placements depending on certification requirements. Students follow the academic calendar of the setting in which they are placed and are responsible for providing their own transportation to assigned site(s). Note: Admission to student teaching is required.
Corequisite(s): IECE 489
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; fall 2024; spring 2025; fall 2025; spring 2026; fall 2026
IECE 491 Practicum in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education 5 Hours
Supervised work in off-campus settings with children, birth through age five, with and without disabilities, and their families. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation. Note: Completion of all coursework within the IECE major; or instructor approval is required.
Corequisite(s): IECE 489
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024; fall 2024; spring 2026