Course Descriptions
ECE-1 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
(3 units lecture) CR/NC option CSU An introduction to essential
themes, concepts, and skills related to early childhood
education, including knowledge of history and traditions in
the field; philosophical, psychological and social foundations
of early childhood education; and ethical issues and standards
of early childhood educators. Note: Students must plan their
schedules to include up to 15 hours of observation at the campus
Child Development Center and/or other approved child care and
development program as part of their homework assignments.
Campuses with no on-campus Child Development Center will have
students observe in community programs with mentor teachers
through the California Mentor Teacher Program and/or accreditation
by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. If
no Mentor Teachers or accredited programs are available, instructor
approval of site is required.
ECE-2M Child Growth and Development - Age Five To Thirteen
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study of human
development with special emphasis on the development of
children from age five to thirteen. Social, emotional, physical,
cognitive, language, and aesthetic development both typical
and atypical are addressed. Students will explore theoretical
approaches and assess their effectiveness in explaining
development in the child and family’s cultural contexts. Note:
This is a Title 22 core course for School Age emphasis only.
ECE-2Y Child Growth and Development - Prenatal To Age Five
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study of human
development with special emphasis on the development
of children from the prenatal period to age five. Social,
emotional, physical, cognitive, language, and aesthetic
development both typical and atypical are addressed. Students
will explore theoretical approaches to child development
(i.e., Piaget, Vygotsky, Brofenbrenner, Erikson, Gardener) and
assess their effectiveness in explaining development in the
child and family’s cultural contexts. Note: This is a Title 22 core course.
ECE-5 The Child in the Family and Community
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU Exploration of the influence
of family, culture, community, socioeconomic factors and
life style on early childhood education. Students will learn
methods to develop partnerships with diverse families in
inclusive settings to ensure children’s and families’ needs
are met. Students will also learn about community resources
serving the needs of children and families. Note: This is a Title
22 core course.
ECE-6CH Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
(2 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study of methods to ensure
child care and development programs are safe and promote
child health and nutrition. Students will review procedures for
preventing infectious illness and injury, and examine written
health policies. Course material covers mandated reporting
of child abuse and neglect. Students will consider how issues
of cultural diversity and full inclusion affect program health,
safety, and nutrition.
ECE-6FA Pediatric First Aid & CPR
(1 unit lecture) Grade Only CSU Theory and practice of
administering emergency first aid and CPR to infants and
children. Successful completion meets Community Care
Licensing requirements for First Aid and CPR certification.
ECE-7 Foundations of Play-Based Curriculum
(4 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU An exploration of the
theoretical principles of play-based curriculum which includes:
typical and atypical infant and child learning, design and
adaptation of environments to promote development and
learning, positive guidance, and effective teacher roles.
Students will learn how observation and analysis of children’s
play provide the foundation for curriculum development
which meets the needs of children with diverse backgrounds
and abilities. Lab experience will enable students to practice
these skills in a classroom with children. Prerequisite: ECE-2Y
or ECE-2M Note: This is a Title 22 core course. Fieldwork is to be
completed at a campus child development center. If this option is
unavailable, students should work with a mentor teacher through
the California Early Childhood Mentor Program if one is available or
in an accredited program. All sites must be approved by the course
instructor.
ECE-9 Implementation of Play-Based Curriculum
(4 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU An advanced study of
methods to implement principles of play-based curriculum
in programs for typical and atypical preschool children.
Students will deepen their understanding of observation
techniques and learn how to design, adapt, and implement
curriculum and environments to promote play-based learning.
Students will also expand their knowledge and experience
to respectfully meet the needs of diverse members of a child
care and development community including children, their
families and staff members. Prerequisite: ECE-7 Note: Fieldwork
is to be completed at a campus child development center. If this option
is unavailable, students should work with a mentor teacher through
the California Early Education Mentor Program if one is available
or in an accredited program. All sites must be approved by the course
instructor.
ECE-10LB1 Field Placement in Early Intervention Settings
(2 units lab) Grade Only CSU Implementation of early
childhood theory and practice in early intervention settings.
Working with a mentor, students assume responsibility for the
full range of teaching, care giving, and/or intervention duties
for young children in an early intervention setting. Prerequisite:
ECE-7 and ECE-21 Corequisite: ECE-10LC Note: Field work is to
be completed at a campus child development center or with a mentor
through the California Early Childhood Mentor Program. If none
of those options are available, students should work in an accredited
program. All sites must be approved by the course instructor.
Students who have completed ECE-10LC and ECE-10LB2, ECE-
10LB3 or ECE-10LB4 may enroll without ECE-10LC as a corequisite.
ECE-10LB2 Field Placement in Infant-Toddler Early Education Settings
(2 units lab) Grade Only CSU Implementation of early
childhood theory and practice in infant-toddler child care
and development settings. Working with a mentor, students
assume responsibility for the full range of teaching, care
giving, and/or intervention duties for young children in
an infant toddler setting. Prerequisite: ECE-7 and ECE-11
Corequisite: ECE-10LC Note: Field work is to be completed at a
campus child development center or with a mentor through the
California Early Childhood Mentor Program. If none of those options
are available, students should work in an accredited program. All
sites must be approved by the course instructor. Students who have
completed ECE-10LC and ECE-10LB1, ECE-10LB3 or ECE-10LB4
may enroll without ECE-10LC as a corequisite.
ECE-10LB3 Field Placements in Play-Based Preschool Settings
(2 units lab) Grade Only CSU Implementation of early
childhood theory and practice in play-based child care and
development setting. Working with a mentor, students assume
responsibility for the full range of teaching, care giving, and/
or intervention duties for young children in a play based
preschool setting. Prerequisite: ECE-7 and ECE-9 Corequisite:
ECE-10LC Note: Field work is to be completed at a campus child
development center or with a mentor through the California Early
Childhood Mentor Program. If none of those options are available,
students should work in an accredited program. All sites must be
approved by the course instructor. Students who have completed
ECE-10LC and ECE-10LB1, ECE-10LB2 or ECE-10LB4 may enroll
without ECE-10LC as a corequisite.
ECE-10LB4 Field Placement in School-Age Child Care Settings
(2 units lab) Grade Only CSU Implementation of early
childhood theory and practice in a school-age child care and
development setting. Working with a mentor, students assume
responsibility for the full range of teaching, care giving, and/or
intervention duties for young children in a school age center
or setting. Prerequisite: ECE-7 and ECE-15 Corequisite: ECE-10LC
Note: Field work is to be completed at a campus child development
center or with a mentor through the California Early Childhood
Mentor Program. If none of those options are available, students
should work in an accredited program. All sites must be approved by
the course instructor. Students who have completed ECE-10LC and
ECE-10LB1, ECE-10LB2 or ECE-10LB3 may enroll without ECE-
10LC as a corequisite.
ECE-10LC Seminar for Field Placement in Early Education Settings
(2 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A seminar to support students
in the implementation of early childhood theory and practice
in a variety of child care and development settings. Facilitates
the development of skills required to work in the early
education field. Provides opportunities for collaboration with
peers. Prerequisite: ECE-7 and one of the following: ECE-9, ECE-11,
ECE-15, or ECE-21
ECE-11 Infant-Toddler Care and Education
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU An introduction to the
principles and practices of quality infant-toddler caregiving.
Emphasis is on the relationship between infant-toddler
development and the typical and atypical conditions that
foster development of security, confidence, and identity in
infants and toddlers. Cultural issues, children with special
needs in group care, and parent provider communication will
also be explored. The course includes field work in a licensed
infant-toddler early childhood education program or early
intervention program. Prerequisite: ECE-2Y
ECE-12 Administration of Programs for Children I
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study of administrative
aspects of childcare and development programs including
program philosophy, licensing regulations, basic employment
practices, personnel policies, staff supervision and
development, time management, management styles,
community resources, budgets, and basic business plans.
Prerequisite: ECE-5 and ECE-7 and either ECE-2Y or ECE-2M
ECE-13 Administration of Programs for Children II
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study of the administrative
aspects of early child care and development programs
including mission statements, Boards of Directors, Labor
Laws, ADA, IDEA, leadership development, self evaluation,
collaboration with community and educational organizations,
advocacy, grants, reporting, taxes, program evaluation,
marketing and program operations. Prerequisite: ECE-5 and
ECE-7 and either ECE-2Y or ECE-2M
ECE-14 Children With Special Needs in Early Childhood Education
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU A study of the field of special
education birth to age 22 which covers the characteristics
of children with special needs and which provides the
knowledge and skills required for collaborative special
education services. The course will address inclusion of
children with special needs into early childhood education
and childcare settings. Needs of the child and the family and
community resources which support them will be explored.
Prerequisite: ECE-2Y
ECE-15 School-Age Children in Child Care
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU A study of the significance
and the role of school-aged child care as an institution in our
society. The course deals with how to involve typical and
atypical children in the creation of curriculum for a school-age
childcare program, and with the organization and staffing
of such a program. This course includes field experience in
a school-age childcare program. Prerequisite: ECE-2M Note:
Fieldwork is to be completed at a child development center with a
mentor teacher through the California Early Childhood Mentor
Program if one is available or in an accredited program. All sites must
be approved by the course instructor.
ECE-18 Equity and Diversity in Children’s Programs
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU An exploration of issues of
diversity and equity in early childhood education programs.
Students will develop cross-cultural knowledge necessary
to interact with children and adults from culturally and
linguistically diverse groups. Students will examine their own
biases and understand how they affect work with typically
and atypically developing children and families. Students
will develop an understanding of how anti-bias approach
enhances the education and self-esteem of children, families,
and educators.
ECE-20 Mentoring and Adult Supervision in Children’s Programs
(2 units lecture) Grade Only CSU An advanced course designed
to teach those working in childcare and development the
methods and principles of supervising student teachers,
volunteers, parents, and other staff in their classrooms.
Emphasis is on the role of experienced classroom teachers who
function as mentors to new teachers with diverse backgrounds
and learning styles while simultaneously addressing the
needs of children, parents, and other staff. Students also learn
to effectively evaluate infant’s and children’s typical and
atypical development and program environments, to model
best practices in the child care and development field, and to
advocate for quality child care and development programs.
Meets the Adult Supervision requirement of the Child
Development Permit. Prerequisite: ECE-5 and ECE-7 and either
ECE-2Y or ECE-2M
ECE-21 Early Intervention Principles and Practices
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU An overview and an
introduction to caring for infants with high-risk situations
and disabilities, birth to age three. Treatments, strategies, and
techniques used to serve children and families in the field of
early intervention will be explored. The course is designed
to support the training needs of early childhood educators,
Early Intervention Assistant IIs, parents, and care providers
who will serve this population. The course covers parent/
professional relationships, the normal grief process associated
with the diagnosis of a child with a disability, identification
and assessment, community resources and developmental and
emergent curriculum. Prerequisite: ECE-2Y
ECE-22 Working With the Prekindergarten Learning and Developmental Guidelines
(0.5 units lecture) Grade Only CSU Based on extensive research,
the course brings California’s Prekindergarten Learning
and Development Guidelines to life with examples of real
classrooms and opportunities for practice using the Guidelines
to solve classroom dilemmas. Students will learn how to use
the Guidelines as a tool to enrich the important work done
with young children and families.
ECE-23 Heads Up Reading - Part 1
(1 unit lecture) Grade Only CSU Preparation for current or
future early childhood teachers and caregivers to enhance
the early literacy outcomes of young children by improving
teachers’ knowledge of early literacy development, and
their skills in teaching early literacy to young children from
birth through age 5. Part 1 focuses on creating literacy rich
environments and the development of literacy, reading and
writing. Note: This is Part 1 of a three-part series: ECE-23, ECE-24,
and ECE-25.
ECE-24 Heads Up Reading - Part 2
(1 unit lecture) Grade Only CSU A course to prepare current
or future early childhood teachers and caregivers to enhance
the early literacy outcomes of young children by improving
teachers’ knowledge of early literacy development, and their
skills in teaching early literacy to young children from birth
through age 5. Part 2 focuses on infusing literacy into the
preschool curriculum. Note: This is Part 2 of a three-part series:
ECE-23, ECE-24, and ECE-25.
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