Course Descriptions

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  CDEC 1313. Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Program. 3:3:0

A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for children. Prerequisite: None. Type: Tech

  CDEC 1319. Child Guidance. 3:3:0

An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement and cultural influences. Practical application through direct participation with children. Prerequisite: None. Type: Tech

  CDEC 1321. The Infant and Toddler. 3:3:0

A study of appropriate infant and toddler (birth to 3 years) programs, including an overview of development, quality care giving routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. (A CDEC elective for the AAS degree) Prerequisite: None. Type: Tech

  CDEC 1323. Observation and Assessment. 3:3:0

A study of observation skills, assessment techniques, and documentation of children’s development. Prerequisite: None. Type: Tech

  CDEC 1356. Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood. 3:3:0

An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based, integrated curriculum. Prerequisite: CDEC 1313. Type: Tech

  CDEC 1358. Creative Arts for Early Childhood. 3:3:0

An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking. Prerequisite: None. Type: Tech

  CDEC 1359. Children with Special Needs. 3:3:0

A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible Course Descriptions 211 causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues. Prerequisite: None. Type: Tech

  CDEC 2307. Math and Science for Early Childhood. 3:3:0

An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. Prerequisite: None. Type: Tech

  CDEC 2315. Diverse Cultural and Multilingual Education. 3:3:0

An overview of multicultural education to include relationships with the family and community to develop awareness and sensitivity to diversity related to individual needs of children. This is an intermediate level elective course used to satisfy requirements for the AAS degree in Early Childhood. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and approval of the program director. Type: Tech

  CDEC 2341. The School Age Child. 3:3:0

A study of appropriate programs for the school age child (5-13 years), including an overview of development, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. (A CDEC elective for the AAS degree) Prerequisite: None. Type: Tech

  CDEC 2386. Internship-Child Care and Guidance Workers and Managers. 3:0:9

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Prerequisite: Approval of program coordinator and 15 hours coursework in Early Childhood Education. (Capstone Course.) Type: Tech

 

A practical application of management procedures for early child care education programs, including a study of planning operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication. Prerequisite: Approval of program coordinator. Type: Tech

  CDEC 2428. Administration of Programs for Children II. 4:3:2

An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis and planning parent education/partnerships, and technical applications in programs. (This is an intermediate level elective course used to satisfy requirements for the AAS degree in Early Childhood.) Prerequisite: Approval of program coordinator. and CDEC 2426. (Capstone Course) Type: Tech

  TECA 1303. Family, School, and the Community. 3:3:0

A study of the child, family, community, and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. This course requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 years in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Prerequisite: THEA Reading and Writing recommended; students must pass a criminal history check. Type: Acad

  TECA 1311. Educating Young Children. 3:3:0

An introduction to the education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. This course requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 years in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Prerequisite: THEA Reading and Writing recommended; students must pass a criminal history check. Type: Acad

  TECA 1318. Wellness of the Young Child. 3:3:0

A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focus on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. The course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. This course requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 years in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations and includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences scheduled in approved settings. Prerequisite: THEA Reading and Writing recommended; students must pass a criminal history check. Type: Acad

  TECA 1354. Child Growth and Development. 3:3:0

A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence. Prerequisite: THEA Reading and Writing recommended. Type: Acad  

EDUCATION

  EDUC/PSYC 1300. Learning Framework. 3:3:0

This course is designed to be a study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. This course is recommended for any student who would like to develop effective learning skills and strategies. Prerequisites: Minimum passing scores on THEA reading or concurrent enrollment in a developmental reading course. (Recommended G-4 – G-8; Secondary Certification) Type: Acad

  EDUC 1301. Introduction to the Teaching Profession. 3:3:0

An enriched and integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career especially in high need fields; provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied and diverse student populations; provides students with support from college and school faculty, preferably in small cohort groups, for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms. Prerequisites: THEA reading and writing requirements met, and must pass a criminal history check. (Recommended G-4 - G-8; Secondary Certification) Course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experiences in P-12 classrooms. Type: Acad

  EDUC 2301. Introduction to Special Populations. 3:3:0

This course is an enriched integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic, and academic diversity and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning. It provides students with  opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations. Prerequisites: EDUC 1301, and must pass a criminal history check. Course must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experiences in P-12 classrooms. Type: Acad