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CVEN 5633 - Case Studies in Sustainable Transportation
This course examines notable topics in sustainable transportation: demystifies conventional transportation engineering methods; and explores empirical examples of why such methods are often misguided. The intent is to enlighten engineering students and help support planning/policy students interested in transportation sustainability. Prereq: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5652 - Airport Planning and Design
National airport system plan, air travel demand, geometric design of airport facilities, design of airport pavement and drainage structures, and airport environmental impact. Prereq: CVEN 3602 and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5662 - Transportation System Safety
This is a graduate-level course on road safety that will: investigate contemporary safety analysis techniques; highlight the disconnect between the current safety paradigm and actual safety outcomes; cover drive, bicyclist and pedestrian safety concerns; and discuss notable efforts such as Vision Zero. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5682 - Pavement Design
Design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports; stress analysis in flexible and rigid pavements; design of joints and reinforcing steel for rigid pavements; principles of subgrade stabilization. Prereq: CVEN 3141, 3505, and 3708. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5692 - Urban Traffic Workshop
Selected laboratory problems related to urban traffic. Prereq: CVEN 5642 or equivalent. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5708 - Advanced Soils Engineering
A unified treatment of the foundation of soil engineering analysis. Topics include stress-strain-strength of soils; generalized limiting equilibrium analysis; stability analyses of earth-retaining structures, slopes, and shallow foundations; probabilistic approach of stability assessment; computation of settlement of foundations in sand and clay and time-rate of consolidation and critical state concept. Special attention is directed toward the illustration of theory through practical examples. Prereq: CVEN 3708, CVEN 4718, and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5709 - Settlement Analysis
A unified treatment of settlement analysis on sand and clay. Topics include settlement of shallow foundation, settlement of deep foundation, and settlement of embankments, walls and excavations. Conventional methods of analysis and the finite element method of analysis are covered. Critical design implications are emphasized. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5718 - Engineering Properties of Soils
Engineering properties of soils, including index properties, permeability, stress-strain behaviors, shear strength, compressibility, critical state soil models and their application in interpreting soil behaviors. Attention also is directed to laboratory and in situ tests to examine the validity of shear strength and compressibility theories and their application to stability and settlement analysis. Prereq: CVEN 3708, CVEN 4718, and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5719 - Design and Construction of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures
Theory of reinforced soil; mechanical and hydraulic properties of geosynthetics; soil-geosynthetic interaction behavior; design concepts of GRS structures; design and construction of GRS retaining walls; design and construction of GRS embankments and slopes; design and construction of GRS foundations. Prereq: CVEN 5708. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5728 - Groundwater and Seepage
Principles governing flow of water through soils. Approximate methods for confined and unconfined seepage problems, including flow nets, analog models, numerical methods, and method of finite elements. Analytical solutions for unconfined flow problems. Drainage filter design. Seepage toward wells. Stability of earth structures due to seepage. Prereq: CVEN 3708, CVEN 4718, and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5738 - Foundation Engineering
Methods of subsurface exploration and sampling of soils, lateral support in open cuts, control of groundwater, analysis and design of shallow foundations, analysis and design of deep foundations, bridge abutments and cofferdams, underpinning, and application of modern computational techniques to analysis and design of foundations. Prereq: CVEN 5708, CVEN 5718, and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5748 - Design of Earth Embankment Dams
Theory, design, and construction of earth embankments. Use of published data, field exploration, laboratory tests on soils and rock in investigating foundations, and construction materials. Principles of compaction and settlement. Slope stability analysis, landslide, recognition and control, use of benches and beams. Prereq: CVEN 3708, CVEN 4718, and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5758 - Foundations on Expansive Soils
Expansive soils swell upon wetting because of the swelling nature of constituent clay minerals, particularly montmorillonite. This course studies swelling nature of different clay minerals, effects of wetting, swelling potential, swelling pressures, and design of different foundation systems. Prereq: CVEN 4738, B.S.C.E. or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5768 - Introduction to Rock Engineering
Nature of rock masses, geological exploration, deformability and strength, in situ stresses and deformation, rock hydraulics. Prereq: CVEN 3708, CVEN 4718 and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5778 - Applied and Experimental Rock Mechanics
Surface exploration and characterization of rock masses, slope stability, analysis of rock masses; rock mass reinforcement; tunnel and shaft designs, design of underground rock chambers; foundations on rocks; and dam design. Prereq: CVEN 5768 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5780 - Engineering Geology
Studies geology as utilized in engineering and environmental practice. Emphasizes a conceptual integration of geologic materials, processes, and rates of change as a basis for successful application of geologic knowledge to environmental planning and engineering design projects. Prereq: MATH 2411 and CVEN 2121. Cross-listed with CVEN 4780 and GEOL 4780/5780. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5788 - Design and Construction of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Facilities
NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) and environmental regulations demand that all landfills receive proper engineering design. This course covers regulations, management (reduction, collection, transportation, transformation, recycling, incineration, disposal), and disposal facility design. Prereq: Senior in CVEN, B.S.C.E. or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5792 - Energy Resouces and Systems for Sustainability
Introduction to energy resources including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, solar, biomass and geothermal. Resource utilization in power systems incorporating issues of sustainability, demand trends, pollution and future use. Interdisciplinary presentation of engineering, physical science, and economic principles. Prereq: Physics, Engineering Mechanics. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5798 - Dynamics of Soils and Foundations
Principles of vibrations of, and wave propagation in, elastic, homogeneous, isotropic media; laboratory and in situ measurements of soil properties; applications of these principles and properties to the design of foundations subject to dynamic loading generated by machinery, earthquakes, or blasts. Prereq: CVEN 5708, 5718, and graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5800 - Special Topics
Topical courses offered once or on irregular intervals. Typical topics include: computer-aided structural engineering, pre-stressed concrete, non-matrix structural analysis, geotechnical aspects of hazardous waste management, geographic information systems and facility management, groundwater hydrology, engineering project management, structural planning, engineering practice, spreadsheet application, field instrumentation, hazardous wastes engineering, bridge super and substructure design, advanced steel design, hydraulic transients, foundations – expansive soils, sludge process design. Prereq: Variable. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5835 - Advanced Timber Structure Design
Design of wood framing systems including beams, columns, trusses, and diaphragms. Wood as a material, framing terminology, connection design, structural composite lumber, glued-laminated members, and plywood are covered. The course will emphasize on preparing students for a career in structural engineering. Prereq: CVEN 3505, Structural Analysis. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 5840 - Independent Study
Available only through approval of the graduate advisor. Subjects arranged to fit needs of particular student. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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CVEN 5950 - Master’s Thesis
Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
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CVEN 5960 - Master’s Report
Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
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CVEN 6111 - Dynamics of Structures
Linear and nonlinear dynamic matrix analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom structural systems. Analysis and design for wind and earthquake loads including modal analysis and sub structuring techniques. Computer programming. Prereq: CVEN 5111. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 6131 - Theory of Elasticity
Mathematical theory of elasticity and its applications to engineering problems. Discussion of the basic analytical and numerical methods of solutions. Prereq: CVEN 5121. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 6165 - Buckling in Structures
Buckling of columns, beams, frames, plates, and shells in the elastic and plastic range. Post-buckling strength of plates. Beam-columns. Analysis by exact and approximate methods with special emphasis on practical implications and application of solutions. Prereq: CVEN 3121. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 6336 - Urban Flood Control System Design
This course covers urbanization impact on watershed regime, flood control measures, detention and retention system, infiltration basin, sand filter, water quality control basin, wetland preservation, storm water Best Management Practices, low impact development, outlet structure design, pond safety, stream restoration, overflow risk analysis and optimal operation. Prereq: CVEN 5333, 5343 and graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 6353 - Hydraulic Design
Design of small dams, including reservoir sizing, spillways, and energy dissipaters. Design of urban drainage and flood control facilities such as culvert transitions, roadside ditches, street inlets, detention/retention ponds, storm sewer systems, drainage channels, and channel erosion controls including vegetation, concrete, riprap protection. Design of flood plain encroachment, natural channel improvement, and bridge hydraulics. Prereq: CVEN 5333 and 5343. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 6515 - Advanced Theory of Structures
Generalized approaches to the analysis of civil engineering and continuous elastic structures (such as plates and plane stress bodies) by force and displacement methods. Emphasis is on formulation by finite elements and solution by matrix methods. Prereq: CVEN 5515 and basic knowledge of computer programming. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 6738 - Finite Element Method in Geotechnical Engineering
Topics covered include: review of finite element methods, advantages and limitation of FEM for analysis of geotechnical engineering problems, one- and two-dimensional seepage analysis, consolidation analysis, incremental and iterative procedures in nonlinear analysis, no-tension analysis, simulation of construction sequence, simulation of soil behavior, simulation of interface behavior, and load-displacement analysis of earth structures. Prereq: CVEN 5708 and 5515 or consent of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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CVEN 6840 - Independent Study
Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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CVEN 7800 - Special Topics
Credit and subject matter to be arranged. Prereq: Variable. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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CVEN 7840 - Independent Study
Available only through approval of the graduate advisor. Subjects arranged to fit needs of particular student. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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CVEN 7990 - Doctoral Dissertation
Max hours: 10 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 10
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CVEN 8990 - Doctoral Dissertation
Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 15
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DSCI 3780 - Supply Chain Management
Over the last decade businesses have started to understand how the design and operation of their supplier network can be a source of competitive advantage. Supply chain management is concerned with the activities around communication, managing inventory, warehousing, transportation and facility location. The course objectives are to understand a supply chain/network from the strategic, planning and operations perspectives and to develop skills that allow you to analyze the responsiveness and effectiveness of the network. Prereq: DSCI 2010. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSCI 6440 - Quality and Process Improvement
Studies the identification, measurement and improvement of quality and the practical management issues related to implementing quality systems within organizations. Topics include historic and contemporary views of quality, statistical quality control tools including Six SigmaSM, work design and measurement and process flow and design. Prereq: BUSN 6530 with a grade of “C” or better . Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSCI 6822 - Services Operations
Examines the unique issues involved in the management of service operations. Operations management principles specific to service industries are given in-depth. In addition, simulation is introduced as a technique for studying service industries. Prereq: BUSN 6530 or permission of instructor. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSEP 6000 - Academic Writing for Doctoral Students
Tailored for graduate students in education. Focuses on techniques for improving academic writing, particularly planning, organizing, drafting, revising, and editing papers, i.e. course assignments, portfolio products, doctoral proposals or dissertation chapters. Prereq: Admission to doctoral program. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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DSEP 6010 - APA Conventions in Academic Writing
This workshop, specifically directed to doctoral students, concentrates on practical issues involved in documenting sources and following conventions for other text features using the current Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and updates posted on the APA Web site. Prereq: Admission to the doctoral program. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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DSEP 6020 - Advanced Academic Writing for Doctoral Students
This workshop is designed for doctoral students in education. Focuses on practical strategies for managing, organizing, revising and editing academic papers, especially complex writing projects such as dissertation proposals and dissertation chapters. Prereq: DSEP 6000 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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DSEP 7010 - Dissertation Planning and Design
Provides doctoral students with conceptual, methodological, and social support during the early stages of the doctoral dissertation. Course content and discussion focuses on the first three chapters of the dissertation, including: posing research questions and hypotheses, conceptual and theoretical frameworks, literature reviews, and methodological (design, sampling, measurement, analysis) plans. Prereq: completion of all required course work; successful completion or scheduled doctoral comprehensive examination during the semester in which this course is taken. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSEP 7500 - Strategic Human Capital Development
This course focuses on understanding and leveraging the personnel function of an educational organization. You will learn how to strategically align and maximize your human capital with organizational strategic objectives. Cross-listed with EDUC 7500. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSEP 7510 - Strategic Organizational Management
An effective partnership between the board, community and institutional leader is essential to fulfilling the mission of an educational organization. This course examines the importance of strategic visioning, strategic planning, and specific communication strategies. Cross-listed with EDUC 7510. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSEP 7520 - Strategic System Improvement
The fundamental purpose of educational organizations (schools, districts, community colleges, higher education, non-profits) is to ensure high levels of learning for all. This course addresses topics such as data development and management, accountability, curriculum assessment and instruction, continuous improvement, and professional learning. Cross-listed with EDUC 7520. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSEP 7830 - Special Topics
Special topics that reflect current research and scholarly exploration of leadership and innovation. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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DSEP 7840 - Independent Study: DSEP
Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 4
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DSEP 7930 - Doctoral Internship: Aspiring
This internship provides students with an opportunity to apply coursework to real life situations, work with a mentor/professional colleague, and refine and/or reconstruct ideas of theories of student interest. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSEP 7931 - Doctoral Internship: Complementary
In this internship students apply their academic preparation, experience, and interests to curriculum development, instructional models, policy development, and/or leadership/supervision activities. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSEP 8994 - Doctoral Dissertation
Doctoral dissertation coursework toward the completion of a EdD or PhD degree in Education. Max hours: 30 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 10
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DSPL 7011 - Research Design
Students are provided with a ‘hands on’ understanding of methodological issues to become both intelligent consumers of social science research and competent producers of empirically based knowledge. The course moves through the research process covering hypothesis formulation, research design, data collection, measurement, and some fundamentals of statistical inference. Prereq: Admission to the PhD program in Design and Planning or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSPL 7012 - Theories of Planning
Examines theories of planning and problems of plan implementation. Review and assesses a range of theories of intervention - market imperfections, political economy, regulations, community, rationality, and communication - relying on examples from students research as well as case studies developed by students. Prereq: Admission to the PhD program in Design and Planning or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSPL 7013 - Environment and Behavior
Explores contributions of social research to understanding what facilitates and motivates people’s adoption of sustainable environmental behaviors. It examines personal and collective behaviors, at scales that range from buildings to global environmental change, in the developed and developing world. Prereq: Admission to the PhD program in Design and Planning or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSPL 7014 - Colloquium
Presentations of research projects by students, college faculty members and visitors. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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DSPL 7015 - Historiography and Architecture
Advanced seminar concerning the study of the written record of the past and how it is established. Readings focus on canonic texts formative to the discipline and the strategies they offer for historical research. Prereq: “Course is offered to doctoral students but masters students may enroll with instructor approval.” Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSPL 7016 - Architecture, in Theory
Explores theories and texts that have influenced the analysis and the production of architectural form. The focus is on the expressive potential of architectural forms and the modalities of the realization of this potential. Prereq: “Course is offered to doctoral students but masters students may enroll with instructor approval.” Cross-listed with ARCH 6254. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSPL 7017 - Pro-Seminar
Advanced, graduate-level course (seminar, independent-study, or other) addressing the history of architecture, landscape, or urbanism. Prereq: “Course is offered to doctoral students but masters students may enroll with instructor approval.” Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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DSPL 7686 - Special Topics in Design and Planning
Various topical areas in design and planning are studied, including those in history, theory, methods, and practice. Max hours: 18 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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DSPL 7840 - Independent Study: DSPL
Studies initiated by students or faculty and sponsored by a faculty member to investigate a special topic or problem related to design and planning. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Max hours: 18 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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DSPL 7950 - Doctoral Thesis Research
Conducting research for doctoral dissertation, including data collection, analysis and presentation of findings. Prereq: Completion of core of PhD program. Max hours: 30 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 10
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ECED 2931 - ECE Field Experience I
Includes a classroom seminar (5 sessions–15 clock hours) and placement in a child care/educational setting (90 clock hours—14 weeks at 6-7 hours per week). Supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe children, to practice appropriate interactions, and to observe effective guidance and management techniques. Coreq: ECED 4000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 2932 - ECE Field Experience II
Opportunity to supplement course work with practical hands-on experience (45 clock hours) in early childhood classroom—apply knowledge and practice skills learned in educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel in an early childhood education setting. Prereqs: PSYC 3205, ECED 4000 (or ECE 101), ECED 2931 (or ECE 102), ECED 4102. Coreq: ECED 2932 may be completed concurrently with ECED 4102. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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ECED 4000 - ECE as a Profession
Overview of the early childhood profession and the philosophical and historical foundations of services to young children and their families. Standards for early childhood care and education, professionalism, code of ethical conduct, and key areas of ECE professional knowledge are examined. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4010 - Social Studies & Creative Arts
Value of play and creative arts in early childhood; integration of visual arts, music, dance/movement, drama and social studies into the K-3 classroom curriculum; instructional design; authentic assessment, and evidence-based practice for adapting the curriculum for diverse learners. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4020 - Science for P-2 Classrooms
Focuses on teaching science in preschool, kindergarten and primary grades, including knowledge of state and district science content standards, process standards, assessment, effective instructional strategies, evidence-based practice for adapting the curriculum for diverse learners, and appropriate use of materials. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4030 - Nutrition, Health, and Safety
This course focuses on nutrition, health, and safety as a key factor for optimal growth and development of young children. Content includes nutrient knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, management and safety, appropriate classroom activities and communication with families. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4040 - Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs
Knowledge and skills required of administrators to effectively lead and manage early childhood programs: Colorado’s licensing requirements, quality standards, program philosophy, organization infrastructure, policies, budget, staffing, and marketing. Director’s administrative skills and role in community collaboration and advocacy. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4060 - Working with Families, Professionals, and Communities
Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood professional’s responsibilities including director-staff relationships, staff development, leadership strategies, family-centered practice, culturally-responsive practices, family involvement, parent-professional partnerships, and community interaction. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4070 - Development and Education of Infant and Toddlers
Focuses on the growth and development of infants and toddlers; responsive caregiving practices; observing development; relationship-based approach to curriculum and guidance; health, safety, and nutrition issues. Investigates state requirements for licensed infant/toddler homes and centers and accreditation and quality standards. Cross-listed with ECED 5110. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4102 - Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum Methods and Techniques
Overview of early childhood curriculum development including processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials, and experiences. Examines curriculum models and approaches for promoting development and learning in all developmental domains. Evidence-based practices for assessing young children. Prereq: PSYC 3205, ECED 4000 (or ECE 101), ECED 2931 (or ECE 102). Coreq: ECED 4102 may be completed concurrently with ECED 2932. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4200 - Assessment for Early Childhood Classrooms
This course reviews observation/assessment of young children—purpose, tools, and methods for children birth-age 8. Defines measurable outcomes, progress monitoring and use of assessment data to improve early intervention, curriculum planning, intentional teaching, instructional design, and monitor child outcomes. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4202 - Classroom Management
This course presents evidence-based classroom strategies to promote social competence, build classroom community and reduce or prevent behavior problems. Emphasis is placed on understanding child development and observing behavior to make decisions for children ages birth through age 8. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4300 - Exceptional Learners in the Early Childhood Classroom
Educating young children with disabilities in the early childhood setting: typical and atypical development, theoretical models, policy and legal requirements, evidence based research related to instructional design, intervention/curriculum planning and implementation. Introduction to embedded instruction and inclusive environments. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4410 - Using Coaching Skills in Early Childhood Settings
This course focuses on the fundamentals and recommended practices of relationship-based coaching using a systematic, individualized, reflective approach. Throughout the course students will apply these strategies to fieldwork experiences in early childhood settings, applicable to any ECE curriculum or model. Cross-listed with ECED 5410. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4420 - Connecting Awareness With Application & Deepening Of Practice
This course will identify effective ongoing support strategies for individuals providing coaching. Participants will integrate skills from ECED 5410 with effective application in real life coaching experiences. Prereq: ECED 4410 or instructor permission. Cross-listed with ECED 5420. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4430 - Attuning For Personal And Organizational Change
This course is designed to support the coach in creating a social learning climate where a synergy of shared learning and reflective dialogue about practice are examined, analyzed and refined. Prereq: ECED 4410 & 4420 or instructor permission. Cross-listed with ECED 5430. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4910 - Student Teaching: Infant Toddler
Teacher candidates apply learning from coursework to practice in the care and education of infants and toddlers, working in their infant toddler placement setting two days per week for eight weeks or one day per week for 16 weeks. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
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ECED 4912 - Student Teaching: Preschool
Culminating student teaching project to provide evidence of proficiency on Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers and Early Childhood Education competencies. Teacher candidates work in preschool setting two days per week for eight weeks or one day per week for 16 weeks. Successful completion of all ECED courses prior to semester of student teaching and passing score on ECE PLACE exam. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 4914 - Student Teaching: Primary K-3
Culminating student teaching project to provide evidence of proficiency on Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers and Early Childhood Education competencies. Teacher candidates work in primary setting 4-5 days per week for 16 weeks. Successful completion of all ECED courses prior to semester of student teaching and passing score on ECE PLACE exam. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 6 to 6
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ECED 5010 - Curriculum and Program Development in Early Childhood Education
Review of principles of early childhood curriculum and program development. Linkages are made between theoretical bases of development and curriculum planning. Curriculum areas considered include language, pre-academics, motor, social-emotional, science, social studies and aesthetic development. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5020 - Approaches to Young Children’s Learning
Review of approaches for facilitating the learning and development of young children. Examined are programs for children from infancy through age eight. Approaches are considered in terms of (1) their differing views of intellectual, social, and physical development of young children; (2) their operation, activities and procedures; and (3) their effects on children’s learning. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5040 - Administrative Seminar
Emphasis on those topics required of administrators and collaborator or consultants for early childhood socially inclusive classrooms or programs, such as philosophy, finance, programming, management, community or parent relations, supervision, ethical issues, teaming, professionalism, public policy and legislation, in service development and service coordination. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5060 - Working with Parents and Families
Review of historical factors and research related to current trends in working with parents and families of children with or without disabilities. The course presents content concerning family systems theory, various community services available to families, abused and neglected children, and attributes of successful programs that serve parents and families in early childhood. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5070 - Social Competence & Classroom Supports
Focuses on the cognitive and social development of infants and young children and problems that may occur during the process. Emphasizes intervention approaches for preschool children with cognitive and social-emotional disabilities. Implications for
intervention from current research are considered. Cross-listed with ECED 7070. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5080 - Language and Literacy in Young Children
Overview of normal language and literacy development through age 5, language components and pertinent research relating to language and literacy acquisition. Emphasis is placed on language only disorders commonly demonstrated by young children with disabilities and appropriate intervention strategies. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5102 - Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
Introduces developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices in early education and the elementary grades. Subject areas considered include literacy, language arts; mathematics, computers, blocks; science, outdoor education; social studies, thematic units; and art, drama, music, physical activity. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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ECED 5104 - Advanced Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
Extends earlier learning about developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices in early education and the elementary grades. Students elaborate their knowledge of subject area materials and activities. A curriculum unit that is developmentally appropriate is planned, implemented and evaluated. Prereq: ECED 5102. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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ECED 5110 - Advanced Infant and Toddler Development:
Examines significance of child growth and development from birth to 36 months. Emphasizes importance of relationships in children’s growth and learning. Focuses on elements of quality in infant and toddler care and education, and how those elements support optimum development. Cross-listed with ECED 4070. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5200 - Screening and Assessment of Young Children
Provides experience in the administration and scoring of a sample of screening and assessment instruments designed for use with infants and in preschool classrooms. Students administer a variety of formal and informal measures including screening, evaluation, play-based and curriculum-based measures. Cross-listed with ECED 7500. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5202 - Classroom Management to Promote Positive Behavior
Evidence-based classroom management strategies to promote social competence and reduce behavior problems. Includes strategies for responding to challenging behavior and developing individualized behavior support plans. Explores factors that influence the lives of young children including family disruption, stress, violence and trauma. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5210 - Overview of Infant Toddler Autism Services
This course will provide students with a general introduction to the legal and procedural elements that characterize state-of-the-art services to infants and toddlers with ASD. The course will review the Federal mandate for services, principles of practice, and evidence-based teaching strategies for children with autism. Must be accepted into the Infant Toddler Autism Certificate Program. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5211 - Applied Treatment Delivery for Infants and Toddlers with ASD
The course explores current treatment methods and philosophies for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Common intervention approaches are reviewed, with discussion of the evidence base of each. Intervention goals covered address language, play/socialization, early adaptive skills, and positive behavior. Must be accepted into the Infant Toddler Autism Certificate Program. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5212 - Coaching for Families Infants/Toddlers w/ Autism
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to implement recommended, evidence-based practices with families of infants and toddlers with or at risk for ASD. The course will review current evidence based strategies for supporting families, collaborating with families, and using evidence-based family coaching strategies. Must be accepted into the Infant Toddler Autism Certificate Program Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5300 - Pedagogical Leadership
This course covers early childhood curriculum models and evidence-based interventions applicable within community, preschool, and home environments. This includes perspectives and views related to the inclusion and support for young children with special needs and their families. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5310 - Professional Development
This course focuses on the competencies required to develop and implement effective professional development for all adults participating in the ECE system. It also explores the importance of family centered practice in early childhood and implications for programs and policies. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP) Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5320 - Reflective Leadership and Capstone
The course focuses on the leader’s role in promoting inquiry as a means to improve the ECE field. Students will gain experience with community-based action research as a methodology for addressing critical systems and program issues affecting their work. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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ECED 5330 - Leadership and Ethics
Leadership and Ethics in early childhood is the exercise of significant and responsible influence. This course covers current theories and models of leadership. Students will articulate a vision, clarify, and affirm values, and create a culture built on norms of continuous improvement and ethical conduct. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5350 - Policy and Advocacy in Early Childhood
This course provides the historical and political context of early care and education in the United States. Local, state and federal mandates, public laws, and legislative procedures and initiatives will be investigated. Prereq: Must be admitted to the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ECED 5410 - Using Coaching Skills in Early Childhood Settings
This course focuses on the fundamentals and recommended practices of relationship-based coaching using a systematic, individualized, reflective approach. Throughout the course students will apply these strategies to fieldwork experiences in early childhood settings, applicable to any ECE curriculum or model. Cross-listed with ECED 4410. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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