| ECE-1 | Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | CR/NC option |
| In a field where relationships are key, an examination of the principles of developmentally appropriate learning environments and constructive adult-child interactions, developing teaching strategies that support physical, social, and intellectual development for all children. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the practices promoting advocacy, professional ethics and identity. |
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| Recommended Prep:Engl-150 |
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| ECE-10 | Field Experience in Early Childhood Education |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC/LAB) | Grade Only |
| Students demonstrate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision to make connections between theory and practice and developing professional behaviors. Students apply comprehensive understanding of children and families; developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching and learning; and knowledge of curriculum content areas. They design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children.Students become informed advocates for high-quality and appropriate educational practices and policies. |
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| Prerequisite: ECE-7 and ECE-11 |
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| ECE-11 | Infant-Toddler Care and Education |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| Recommended Prep:ECE-2 and ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-12 | Administration of Programs for Children I |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| Recommended Prep:ECE 2, 5 and 7 and ENGL 150 |
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| ECE-13 | Administration of Programs for Children II |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| 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. |
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| Recommended Prep:ECE-2, 5, 7; ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-14 | Care and Early Intervention for Young Children With Special Needs |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to the field of special education and early intervention for young children.This course will cover the legal mandates for education of young children with special needs, the history of services, and methods to identify and refer children to services.The course will also explore current best practices in the special education/early intervention field for a variety of special needs and methods to work effectively with families. |
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| Recommended Prep:ECE-2 and ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-15 | School-Age Children in Child Care |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| A study of the significance and the role of school-age child care as an institution in our society.The course deals with how to meet the needs of typical and atypical children in the creation of school-age programs including curriculum, organization and staffing. Diversity issues,children with special needs in group care, and family provider communication will also be explored. This course includes observation assignments in a school-age child care program. |
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| Recommended Prep:ECE-2 and ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-18 | Teaching in a Diverse Society |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An examination of the major social, economic, and psychological processes involved in interactions and relationships as related to differences in personal and group characteristics and how these processes impact the work with young children and their families in early education programs. Various approaches will be explored, with emphasis on an anti-bias approach. Self-examination, reflection and integration of practices to promote equity and deepening understanding of how to best support children as they gain a sense of identity and become respectful and confident members of our complex, diverse society. |
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| Recommended Prep:Engl-150 |
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| ECE-2 | Child Development |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An examination of the major developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development,emphasizing interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. |
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| Recommended Prep:Engl-150 |
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| ECE-20 | Mentoring and Adult Supervision in Children's Programs |
| CSU | (2.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An advanced study 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 infants' 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.) |
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| Recommended Prep:ENGL-150 and ECE-2 and ECE-5 and ECE-7 |
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| ECE-23 | Literacy & Language Development of Young Children |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An exploration of strategies for fostering language and literacy development during the early childhood years. Students will learn about resources available to support language and literacy competence in young children. |
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| Recommended Prep:ECE-2 and ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-5 | The Child in the Family and the Community |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An examination of the developing child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationship of family, school and community with an emphasis on historical and cultural factors which influence the family and processes of socialization with an emphasis on the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families.This is a Title 22 core course. |
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| Recommended Prep:Engl-150 |
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| ECE-6 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to the legalities, standards, policies and procedures, prevention techniques, and early childhood curriculum related to health, safety, and nutrition.The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. A focus will be on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development. |
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| Recommended Prep:ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-7 | Intro to Early Childhood Curriculum |
| CSU | (3.00 units LL) | Grade Only |
| Presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth through age 6. This course examinations a teacher's role in supporting learning and development in young children with an emphasis on the essential role of play. Students will study the overview of content areas including but not limited to: Language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, math and science. |
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| Recommended Prep:ECE-1 and 2; ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-9 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| A framework to introduce assessment of children in early childhood settings through observation of children at play, using understandings about children to inform planning.Anecdotal records, rating systems, and multiple assessment strategies are explored. The course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment strategies to document growth, play and learning to join with families in promoting children's success. Standards-based assessment is used to inform teaching practice and to ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum. |
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| Recommended Prep:ECE 1 and 2; ENGL-150 |
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