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Learning Outcomes

Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education Track: Identify the theoretical and philosophical foundations underpinning various Early Childhood Education programs. Describe curriculum components, the elements of the teaching and learning process, and the factors influencing them. Analyze different curriculum development approaches and relate them to Early Childhood Education models. Design Early Childhood Education curricula while considering the factors that influence curriculum development. Select appropriate teaching strategies that address children's needs in accordance with curriculum content and educational philosophy. Design effective learning environments for Early Childhood Education. Interpret assessment and evaluation results to improve teaching and learning practices in Early Childhood Education. Apply research findings, scientific research skills, and educational technology to develop solutions for educational issues in Early Childhood Education. Demonstrate professionalism in interactions with all stakeholders involved in the Early Childhood Education process. Assume responsibility for self-directed learning and continuous personal and professional development. Adhere to the ethical principles of scientific research in educational practice.
Educational Leadership in Early Childhood Education Track: Identify the theoretical and philosophical foundations of educational leadership in Early Childhood Education. Describe the approaches and roles of educational supervision in educational institutions. Design professional development programs for administrative, technical, and teaching staff in Early Childhood Education institutions. Select human resources based on the needs of educational institutions. Analyze educational leadership challenges to enhance the quality of services in Early Childhood Education institutions. Develop strategic systems and plans for Early Childhood Education institutions. Evaluate the implementation of Total Quality Management based on quality standards and assessment criteria in Early Childhood Education institutions. Apply research findings, scientific research skills, and educational technology to develop solutions for issues related to educational leadership. Demonstrate professionalism in interactions with all stakeholders involved in the educational process and community institutions. Assume responsibility for self-directed learning and continuous personal and professional development. Adhere to the ethical principles of scientific research in educational practice.
Giftedness and Talent in Early Childhood Education Track Explain educational theories related to the development of programs for gifted children. Identify the characteristics of gifted children across different domains of giftedness. Apply appropriate assessment tools to identify gifted children in Early Childhood Education. Design enrichment programs tailored to the abilities and talents of gifted children in Early Childhood Education. Select appropriate teaching strategies that address the educational needs of gifted children. Plan effective learning environments that support gifted children in Early Childhood Education. Analyze assessment and evaluation results to improve enrichment programs designed for gifted children. Apply research findings, scientific research skills, and educational technology to address educational issues related to gifted children. Demonstrate professionalism in interactions with all stakeholders involved in the education of gifted children in Early Childhood Education. Assume responsibility for self-directed learning and continuous personal and professional development. Adhere to the ethical principles of scientific research in educational practice.
Learning Disabilities in Early Childhood Education Track: Identify appropriate educational interventions for children with learning disabilities in Early Childhood Education. Explain the characteristics and challenges associated with different categories of learning disabilities during early childhood. Apply appropriate assessment and evaluation tools for children with learning disabilities in Early Childhood Education. Design appropriate inclusive education programs for children with learning disabilities in Early Childhood Education. Select teaching strategies that effectively address the needs of children with learning disabilities. Develop and organize learning resource rooms that support children with learning disabilities in Early Childhood Education. Analyze assessment and evaluation results to inform continuous improvement of educational practices. Apply research findings, scientific research skills, and educational technology to develop solutions for educational issues related to children with learning disabilities. Demonstrate professionalism in interactions with all stakeholders involved in the education of children with learning disabilities in Early Childhood Education. Assume responsibility for self-directed learning and continuous personal and professional development. Adhere to the ethical principles of scientific research in educational practice.

Study Plans & Courses

To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete 40 credit hours (depending on the selected track), distributed as follows: Program Requirements: 40 credit hours, including: Compulsory Courses: 26 credit hours Elective Courses: 6 credit hours Master's Thesis: 8 credit hours

Course Code	Course	Credits	Prerequisites
ECHE 620	Educational Leadership in Early Childhood	3	None
ECHE 615	Cognition Psychology	3	None
ECHE 642	Language and Communication for Learning Disabilities	2	ECHE 641
ECHE 643	Reading and Writing Disabilities	3	ECHE 641
ECHE 622	Developing Communities of Learning	2	None
ECHE 624	Quality Assurance of Early Childhood Institutions	2	ECHE 621
ECHE 627	Collaboration and Communication with Families and Society	2	None
ECHE 635	Adaptation and Enrichment of Curricula for Gifted	3	ECHE 633
ECHE 635	Adaptation and Enrichment of Curricula for Gifted	3	ECHE 633
ECHE 644	Mathematics Learning Disabilities	2	ECHE 642
ECHE 614	Behavior and Learning Management in Classroom Environment	2	None
ECHE 621	Financial and Human Resources Planning	3	None
ECHE 633	Theories of Giftedness and Talent	3	None
ECHE 634	Guidance and Counseling for Gifted Children	3	ECHE 631
ECHE 615	Cognition Psychology	3	None
ECHE 611	Learning Theories	3	None
ECHE 610	Teaching and Learning Strategies in Early Childhood	3	None
ECHE 623	Policies and Educational Institutions Reform	3	ECHE 620
ECHE 632	Teaching and Learning Strategies for Gifted and Talented	2	None
ECHE 626	Parental Education	3	None
ECHE 682	Children's Art	3	None
ECHE 612	Curricula Planning and Development in Early Childhood	2	ECHE 610
ECHE 613	Advanced Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood	3	ECHE 611
ECHE 630	Educational Programs for Gifted and Talented	3	None
ECHE 631	Measurement and Assessment of Giftedness and Talent	2	None
ECHE 640	Teaching and Learning Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities	3	None
ECHE 695	Research Seminar	2	ECHE 694
ECHE 694	Research Seminar	3	None
ECHE 641	Assessment and Diagnosis for Children with Learning Disabilities	2	None
STAT 603	Statistical Analysis	3	None
ECHE 627	Collaboration and Communication with Families and Society	2	None
ECHE 699	Thesis	8	ECHE695

Course Code: ECHE 620
Educational Leadership in Early Childhood
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 615
Cognition Psychology
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 642
Language and Communication for Learning Disabilities
Credits
2
Prerequisites
ECHE 641
Course Code: ECHE 643
Reading and Writing Disabilities
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 641
Course Code: ECHE 622
Developing Communities of Learning
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 624
Quality Assurance of Early Childhood Institutions
Credits
2
Prerequisites
ECHE 621
Course Code: ECHE 627
Collaboration and Communication with Families and Society
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 635
Adaptation and Enrichment of Curricula for Gifted
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 633
Course Code: ECHE 635
Adaptation and Enrichment of Curricula for Gifted
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 633
Course Code: ECHE 644
Mathematics Learning Disabilities
Credits
2
Prerequisites
ECHE 642
Course Code: ECHE 614
Behavior and Learning Management in Classroom Environment
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 621
Financial and Human Resources Planning
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 633
Theories of Giftedness and Talent
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 634
Guidance and Counseling for Gifted Children
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 631
Course Code: ECHE 615
Cognition Psychology
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 611
Learning Theories
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 610
Teaching and Learning Strategies in Early Childhood
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 623
Policies and Educational Institutions Reform
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 620
Course Code: ECHE 632
Teaching and Learning Strategies for Gifted and Talented
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 626
Parental Education
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 682
Children's Art
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 612
Curricula Planning and Development in Early Childhood
Credits
2
Prerequisites
ECHE 610
Course Code: ECHE 613
Advanced Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 611
Course Code: ECHE 630
Educational Programs for Gifted and Talented
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 631
Measurement and Assessment of Giftedness and Talent
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 640
Teaching and Learning Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 695
Research Seminar
Credits
2
Prerequisites
ECHE 694
Course Code: ECHE 694
Research Seminar
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 641
Assessment and Diagnosis for Children with Learning Disabilities
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: STAT 603
Statistical Analysis
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 627
Collaboration and Communication with Families and Society
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 699
Thesis
Credits
8
Prerequisites
ECHE695

Course Code	Course	Credits	Prerequisites
ECHE 623	Policies and Educational Institutions Reform	3	ECHE 620
ECHE 630	Educational Programs for Gifted and Talented	3	None
ECHE 641	Assessment and Diagnosis for Children with Learning Disabilities	2	None
ECHE 632	Teaching and Learning Strategies for Gifted and Talented	2	None
ECHE 644	Mathematics Learning Disabilities	2	ECHE 642
ECHE 620	Educational Leadership in Early Childhood	3	None
ECHE 682	Children's Art	3	None
ECHE 618	Educational Issues in Early Childhood	3	None
ECHE 612	Curricula Planning and Development in Early Childhood	2	ECHE 610
ECHE 617	Influential Readings in Early Childhood	3	None
ECHE 615	Cognition Psychology	3	None
ECHE 611	Learning Theories	3	None
ECHE 683	The Art of Writing for Children	3	None
ECHE 633	Theories of Giftedness and Talent	3	None
ECHE 634	Guidance and Counseling for Gifted Children	3	ECHE 631
ECHE 613	Advanced Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood	3	ECHE 611
ECHE 634	Guidance and Counseling for Gifted Children	3	ECHE 631
ECHE 624	Quality Assurance of Early Childhood Institutions	2	ECHE 621
ECHE 643	Reading and Writing Disabilities	3	ECHE 641
ECHE 640	Teaching and Learning Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities	3	None
ECHE 610	Teaching and Learning Strategies in Early Childhood	3	None
ECHE 614	Behavior and Learning Management in Classroom Environment	2	None
ECHE 622	Developing Communities of Learning	2	None
ECHE 626	Parental Education	3	None
ECHE 635	Adaptation and Enrichment of Curricula for Gifted	3	ECHE 633
ECHE 618	Educational Issues in Early Childhood	3	None
ECHE 621	Financial and Human Resources Planning	3	None
ECHE 631	Measurement and Assessment of Giftedness and Talent	2	None
ECHE 681	Independent Study	3	None

Course Code: ECHE 623
Policies and Educational Institutions Reform
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 620
Course Code: ECHE 630
Educational Programs for Gifted and Talented
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 641
Assessment and Diagnosis for Children with Learning Disabilities
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 632
Teaching and Learning Strategies for Gifted and Talented
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 644
Mathematics Learning Disabilities
Credits
2
Prerequisites
ECHE 642
Course Code: ECHE 620
Educational Leadership in Early Childhood
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 682
Children's Art
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 618
Educational Issues in Early Childhood
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 612
Curricula Planning and Development in Early Childhood
Credits
2
Prerequisites
ECHE 610
Course Code: ECHE 617
Influential Readings in Early Childhood
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 615
Cognition Psychology
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 611
Learning Theories
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 683
The Art of Writing for Children
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 633
Theories of Giftedness and Talent
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 634
Guidance and Counseling for Gifted Children
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 631
Course Code: ECHE 613
Advanced Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 611
Course Code: ECHE 634
Guidance and Counseling for Gifted Children
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 631
Course Code: ECHE 624
Quality Assurance of Early Childhood Institutions
Credits
2
Prerequisites
ECHE 621
Course Code: ECHE 643
Reading and Writing Disabilities
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 641
Course Code: ECHE 640
Teaching and Learning Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 610
Teaching and Learning Strategies in Early Childhood
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 614
Behavior and Learning Management in Classroom Environment
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 622
Developing Communities of Learning
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 626
Parental Education
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 635
Adaptation and Enrichment of Curricula for Gifted
Credits
3
Prerequisites
ECHE 633
Course Code: ECHE 618
Educational Issues in Early Childhood
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 621
Financial and Human Resources Planning
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 631
Measurement and Assessment of Giftedness and Talent
Credits
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: ECHE 681
Independent Study
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None

Early Childhood Education

About the Program

Vision & Mission

Vision

Mission

Program Goals

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes

Career Opportunities

Study Plans & Courses

Compulsory Courses

Educational Leadership in Early Childhood

Cognition Psychology

Language and Communication for Learning Disabilities

Reading and Writing Disabilities

Developing Communities of Learning

Quality Assurance of Early Childhood Institutions

Collaboration and Communication with Families and Society

Adaptation and Enrichment of Curricula for Gifted

Adaptation and Enrichment of Curricula for Gifted

Mathematics Learning Disabilities

Behavior and Learning Management in Classroom Environment

Financial and Human Resources Planning

Theories of Giftedness and Talent

Guidance and Counseling for Gifted Children

Cognition Psychology

Learning Theories

Teaching and Learning Strategies in Early Childhood

Policies and Educational Institutions Reform

Teaching and Learning Strategies for Gifted and Talented

Parental Education

Children's Art

Curricula Planning and Development in Early Childhood

Advanced Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood

Educational Programs for Gifted and Talented

Measurement and Assessment of Giftedness and Talent

Teaching and Learning Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities

Research Seminar

Research Seminar

Assessment and Diagnosis for Children with Learning Disabilities

Statistical Analysis

Collaboration and Communication with Families and Society

Thesis

Elective Courses

Policies and Educational Institutions Reform

Educational Programs for Gifted and Talented

Assessment and Diagnosis for Children with Learning Disabilities

Teaching and Learning Strategies for Gifted and Talented

Mathematics Learning Disabilities

Educational Leadership in Early Childhood

Children's Art

Educational Issues in Early Childhood

Curricula Planning and Development in Early Childhood

Influential Readings in Early Childhood

Cognition Psychology

Learning Theories

The Art of Writing for Children

Theories of Giftedness and Talent

Guidance and Counseling for Gifted Children

Advanced Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood

Guidance and Counseling for Gifted Children

Quality Assurance of Early Childhood Institutions

Reading and Writing Disabilities

Teaching and Learning Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities

Teaching and Learning Strategies in Early Childhood

Behavior and Learning Management in Classroom Environment

Developing Communities of Learning

Parental Education

Adaptation and Enrichment of Curricula for Gifted

Educational Issues in Early Childhood

Financial and Human Resources Planning

Measurement and Assessment of Giftedness and Talent

Independent Study

Accreditations

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