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ECE Early Childhood Education Courses at Global Campus

Consider pursuing an early childhood education degree online from the University of Arizona Global Campus, to further develop the skills needed to transform the lives of children. These courses are a part of the many ECE degrees offered at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

Providing a quality education to future generations requires more than a love of children though. It requires a love of learning and the professional skills that can transform these children’s lives. The education courses offered at the University of Arizona Global Campus are central to the Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration programs. Through your online education courses, you will be introduced to academic concepts that include child behavior and emotional development, nutrition, quality care, and curriculum, while developing the leadership skills that can make you invaluable in the field of early childhood education.

ECE Early Childhood Education Class Descriptions and Credit Information

ECE 671 Management and Administration of Early Childhood Programs

3 Credits

This course provides students with an overview of the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and administrate an early childhood facility. Students will create a personal definition of leadership and evaluate high-quality early childhood programs that meet the needs of diverse children, families, and communities. In addition, students will develop a strategic plan that meets high-quality and developmentally appropriate aspects of early childhood programs. Students will also examine how early childhood administrators evaluate faculty and staff. Prerequisite: ECE 600 or EDU 650

ECE 672 Personnel Management and Staff Development for Early Childhood Administrators

3 Credits

In this course, students evaluate professional early childhood learning resources that target learning outcomes, program needs, and support family and community partnerships. Students also develop a strategic plan to foster professional learning and development for early childhood staff and teachers that includes professional learning models. In addition, students create a system that supports the development of effective personnel management practices and promotes high-quality programs. Throughout the course, students analyze ethical and professionally sound decision-making and leadership practices used in early childhood education.

ECE 673 Advocacy, Policy, and Social Justice in Early Childhood Education

3 Credits

In this course, students will learn about public policy and law as it relates to early childhood education. Students will leverage leadership skills, advocacy skills, and professional knowledge to promote educational transformation, social justice, and positive change in early childhood education. Prerequisite: ECE 671

ECE 695 Professional and Ethical Leadership in Early Childhood Education Capstone

3 Credits

The capstone course is the culminating experience for the Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education Leadership program. In this course, students integrate concepts they have learned through a capstone project designed to propose solutions to complex ethical dilemmas in the field of early childhood. In addition, students critique and showcase their attainment of program learning outcomes through a professional e-portfolio designed for program and professional purposes. Prerequisite: All Core course requirements

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