THE DOCTOR OF EDUCATION WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

- Understand the field of early childhood education in terms of research, curriculum, policy, teacher development and student learning.
- Develop, carry out and report independent research in some area of early childhood education.
- Become outstanding teachers/advisors of college students.
- Understand the role of service in the university setting.

COURSE #
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDITS
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CED703
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Teaching for Result
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3
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CED713
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Creative Bible Teaching
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3
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EDD723
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The Foundations for the Future
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3
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HRM733
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Biblical Hermeneutics
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3
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CEA743
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Apologetics
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3
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CED763
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History of the Christian Thought
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3
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COM773
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Professional Communications
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3
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EDD783
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Introduction to Educational Research
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3
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EDD793
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Applications of Research
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3
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EDD803
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Critical Issues in Education
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3
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EDD813
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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3
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ECH823
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Growth and Development in Early Childhood
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3
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ECH823
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Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood I
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3
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ECH843
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Methods of Teaching in Early Childhood: Language and Literacy
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3
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ECH853
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Early Childhood Assessment Strategies
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3
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EDD863
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Family, Community, and Media Relations
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3
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ECH874
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Foundations of Early Childhood Curriculum
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3
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PHL883
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Philosophical Foundations (Christian worldview)
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3
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ECH883
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Early Childhood Play Theories
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3
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ECH893
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Family and Community Involvement
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3
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PHD900A
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Dissertation Research Proposal
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3
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PHD900B
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Child Development Project
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9
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