Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2009-2011

EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT
(BTS DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
ECDPT-100 SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT 3   Essentials to establish and maintain a safe,
      healthy learning environment to prevent and reduce
      injuries.
 
ECDPT-101 THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD I 1   Provides awareness of children with special needs
      and how to meet those needs.
 
ECDPT-102 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 2   Involves organizing indoor and outdoor areas that
      encourage play and exploration, selecting and
      arranging materials and equipment that foster
      growth and learning, and planning and implementing
      a schedule.
 
ECDPT-103 PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 2   Provides a variety of equipment, activities, and
      opportunities to promote the physical development
      of children.
 
ECDPT-105 FAMILIES 2   Provides knowledge and skills to exchange
      important information between home and childcare
      centers.
ECDPT-106 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM 2   Provides the early childhood educator or caregiver
MANAGEMENT     with skills to analyze how they structure their
      goals, policies, and procedures as well as
      maintain positive communication throughout the
      entire program.
ECDPT-107 PROFESSIONALISM IN CHILDCARE 3   Provides for the heightened awareness of the many
      areas of professionalism, including growth,
      conduct, communications, and ethics.
ECDPT-109 THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD II 1   Provides awareness of children with special needs
      and how to meet those needs.
ECDPT-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-191 WORKSHOPS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-192 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-194 INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 12  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-200 COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT 2   Provides information for techniques and methods to
      enhance cognitive development in children.
ECDPT-201 COMMUNICATION 2   Provides the student with the skills to enhance
      communication in young children.
ECDPT-203 SELF-CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT 2   Provides the skills to understand development as
      it relates to self-esteem and provides an
      environment which develops and supports self
      image.
 
ECDPT-204 SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 2   Provides the skills to understand developmental
      levels of social growth and strategies to
      support/enhance social interaction.
 
ECDPT-205 GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE 2   Provides the knowledge of basic development and
      strategies to enhance self management of children.
 
ECDPT-206 CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT 2   Provides the student with the tools necessary to
      examine their own creativity and strategies to
      enhance creativity in children.
ECDPT-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-291 WORKSHOP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-294 INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 12  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN EARLY 1 6  
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-394 INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 12  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-491 WORKSHOP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 6  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-494 INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 12  
DEVELOPMENT      
ECDPT-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN EARLY 1 6  
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT