| ECE-1 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children |
| CSU | (3 units LEC) | |
| An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs, environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all children. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-10 Field Experience in Early Childhood Education |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. |
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| Prerequisite: ECE-7 |
| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-11 Infant-Toddler Care and Education |
| CSU | (3 units LEC) | |
| 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. |
| Note: This course may be used to partially fulfill ECE unit requirements for the Master Teacher Child Development Permit 6-unit Specialization. |
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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 units LEC) | |
| 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. |
| Note: This course may be used to partially fulfill the 6-unit Administration requirement for the Site Supervisor and Program Director Child Development Permit. |
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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 units LEC) | |
| 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. |
| Note: This course may be used to partially fulfill the 6-unit Administration requirement for the Site Supervisor and Program Director Child Development Permit. |
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| Recommended Prep: ECE 2, 5, 7 and ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-14 Care and Early Intervention for Young Children With Special Needs |
| CSU | (3 units LEC) | |
| 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. |
| Note: This course may be used to partially fulfill ECE unit requirements for the Master Teacher Child Development Permit 6-unit Specialization. |
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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 units LEC) | |
| 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. |
| Note: This course may be used to partially fulfill ECE unit requirements at all levels of the California Child Development Permit, or School-Age Permit. These ECE School-Age child care units also may be used for the 6-unit specialization requirement for the Child Development Permit, Master Teacher level with a Specialization in School-Age Child Care. |
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| Recommended Prep: ECE-2 and ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-18 Teaching in a Diverse Society |
| CSU | (3 units LEC) | |
| An examination of the development of social identities in diverse societies including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs, classrooms and teaching. Various classroom strategies will be explored emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. Course includes self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media and schooling. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-2 Child Growth and Development |
| CSU | (3 units LEC) | |
| An examination of the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on 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. |
| Note: This is a Title 22 core course. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-20 Mentoring and Adult Supervision in Children’s Programs |
| CSU | (2 units LEC) | |
| 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.) Note: This course may be used to partially fulfill the 2-unit Adult Supervision requirement for the Master Teacher and Site Supervisor and Program Director Child Development Permit. |
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| Recommended Prep: ECE 2, 5, 7 and ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-23 Literacy & Language Development of Young Children |
| CSU | (3 units LEC) | |
| 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. |
| Note: This course may be used to partially fulfill ECE unit requirements for the Master Teacher Child Development Permit 6-unit Specialization. |
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| Recommended Prep: ECE-2 and ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-5 The Child in the Family and in the Community |
| CSU | (3 units LEC) | |
| 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. |
| Note: 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 units LEC) | |
| Introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child 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. Students will focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-7 Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum |
| CSU | (3 units LEC/LAB) | |
| 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. |
| Note: This is a Title 22 core course. This course includes three hours of field experience per week at a site approved by the faculty member. Specific criteria will be required for site approval. |
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| Recommended Prep: ECE-1, ECE-2 and ENGL-150 |
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| ECE-9 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education |
| CSU | (3 units LEC) | |
| A focus on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning to join with families and professionals in promoting children’s success. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools are explored. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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