The foundation courses a student must fulfill is determined by the chairperson’s review of the student’s undergraduate coursework, professional work experience with children and the score of the writing assessment. If foundation courses are needed, they must be among the first courses taken (unless approved by the chairperson).
Code
Course Title
Units
EDUC 350
Child Psychology and Development
4
EDUC 352
Writing for Child Development
1-4
EDUC 353
Teaching in a Diverse Society
4
EDUC 354P
Early Childhood Observation & Assessment Practicum
4
EDUC 451
Infant and Toddler Development
4
EDUC 452
Parenting Theory in Cultural Contexts
4
EDUC 454P
Early Childhood Student Teaching
4
SPED 401
Assessment Education Specialist Professionalism
3
SPED 402
Culturally Responsive Instruction, Mindfulness, and Inclusivity
3
SPED 457
Introduction to Exceptional Individuals and Their Families
3
ASCD 550
Human Development
3
ASCD 551
Studies in Attachment
3
ASCD 558
Cognition and Brain Development
3
ASCL 599
Child Life Independent Study (with the approval of the Chairperson)
3
Total program: 36 semester hours for M.S.
Core Courses: 33 semester hours
Code
Course Title
Units
ASCL 504
Research Methods
3
ASCL 530
Child Life Administration and Program Development
3
ASCL 530A
Multi-Cultural Family Centered Care Class
3
ASCL 530C
Outreach and Technology for the Child Life Educators
3
ASCL 530H
Effects of the Disease and Injury on the Hospitalized Child
3
ASCL 530I
Child Life Assessment, Preparation and Medical Terminology
3
ASCL 530M
Helping Children Cope in the Health Care and Medical Setting
3
ASCL 530S
Developmental Issues of Grieving
3
ASCL 530T
Pediatric Educational and Therapeutic Interventions