Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog

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Course Descriptions

Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(EDCI)

(faculty, see page Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture)

285. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S

Research problems and readings in areas selected to supplement existing offerings; individual reports, oral and written, required. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification; approval of instructor.

289. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.

Selected topics in an identified area of educational curriculum and instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

364. Creativity and the Young Child. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II

Creative expression in young children with a focus on artistic and musical expression, creative movement and creative dramatics; creativity as related to development of the right hemisphere of the brain. Prerequisites: EPSY320; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 453.

453. Early Childhood Education. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II

Early childhood approaches and instructional materials appropriate for early childhood school programs, kindergarten and primary grades. Prerequisites: EPSY320; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 364.

454. Curriculum for Young Children. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II

Curriculum models used in educational environments designed for young children; assessment application. State-adopted curriculum materials, their use and expansion; curriculum organization and essential elements for young children. Prerequisites: EDCI 364 and 453; admission to teacher education.

455. Home-School Involvement in Early Childhood Education. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S

The family unit, home-school relationships and strategies for building cooperative activities with parents in the education of their children; experience with the development of parent involvement materials. Prerequisites: EDCI 364 and 453; admission to teacher education.

469. Inter/Intra-Personal Communication Skills in the Early Childhood Classroom. (3-0). Credit3. I, II A study of inter/intra-personal communication skills as they relate to the principles of child development that influence the establishment of a positive educational environment in which Pre-K-K-Grade 3 children may develop self-esteem, self-control, success and responsibility. Prerequisites: EDCI 364 and 453; admission to teacher education.

485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4 each semester. I, II, S

Research problems and readings in areas selected to supplement existing offerings; individual reports, oral and written, required. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.

489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S

Study of selected topics in an identified area of curriculum and instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.