Updated: November 26, 2008
ECE 300 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to early childhood education, including an overview of the history of the field, current curriculum approaches, and programs serving children from infancy through the school-age years. It reviews the current status of education for young children, with a focus on integrated education. Techniques for observing, documenting, and interpreting the behavior of young children and opportunities to observe in a variety of early childhood education settings are included.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC A.Cervantes ARC MAIN CDC 350 15994
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC L.Chow ARC MAIN CDC 350 15992
W 12:00PM-03:05PM LEC L.Chow ARC MAIN HeEd 701 15990
F 05:30PM-08:40PM LEC K.Carter Natomas Inderkum C201 30765
Th 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC L.Carr Natomas Inderkum C201 30766
W 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC L.Chow ARC MAIN HeEd 701 15996
ECE 312 Child Development 3 Units
Same As: PSYC 372
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D9; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a study of the growth and development of children from the prenatal stage through adolescence. For each stage of development, the physical, cognitive, linguistic, social-moral, and emotional aspects of development, with attention to both typical as well as atypical development in each area, are discussed. Included are the influences of culture, family, and the environment. This material is designed as a foundation for early care and education, teaching, and parenting. This course is not open to students who have completed PSYC 372.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 07:30AM-08:50AM LEC D.Thomas ARC MAIN HeEd 701 30452
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC C.Lehman ARC MAIN HeEd 701 16010
TTh 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC C.Lehman ARC MAIN HeEd 701 16012
MW 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC D.Thomas ARC MAIN HeEd 701 16014
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC C.Lehman ARC MAIN HeEd 701 17662
MW 12:00PM-01:20PM LEC E.Nelson ARC MAIN D 112 16016
TTh 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC A.Garvey ARC MAIN D 111 16018
TTh 03:00PM-04:20PM LEC A.Garvey ARC MAIN D 111 16020
TTh 02:00PM-03:20PM LEC D.Hewitt TBA TBA 30789
T 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC D.Thomas Natomas Inderkum A216 30786
MW 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC P.Brown ARC MAIN D 112 16024
T 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC D.Hewitt ARC MAIN HeEd 701 17684
TBA TBA LEC N.Breitenbach ARC MAIN Online 16022
Online Orientation: Tuesday, January 22 12:01AM-11:59PM
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC N.Breitenbach ARC MAIN Online 19358
Online Orientation: Tuesday, January 22 12:01AM-11:59PM
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
ECE 314 The Child, the Family and the Community 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320;or placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D7
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the child's development within the family and within the community. The focus is on the impact of parenting style, marriage and transitions within the family, culture, school, and the media on the child's development. This course offers the opportunity to research and review the diverse community resources available to support the child and the family.
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TTh 06:00PM-09:10PM LEC L.Watkins Natomas Inderkum A217 30798
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC A.Cervantes ARC MAIN CDC 350 19146
T 12:00PM-03:05PM LEC A.Cervantes ARC MAIN HeEd 701 16026
M 06:00PM-09:10PM LEC A.Cervantes Natomas Inderkum C201 30790
TTh 05:30PM-06:50PM LEC M.McDermott ARC MAIN HeEd 701 16028
Th 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC D.Thomas ARC MAIN HeEd 716 16030
ECE 316 Mass Media and Young Children 1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the role of mass media in socializing young children. Emphasis is on the influence of mass media on development, including the impact of television, movies, commercial advertising, books, and popular music, with discussion of strategies for minimizing the negative influences of mass media on children.
Schedule: Five Week - Second, Feb 26-Apr 04
W 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC A.Cervantes Natomas Natomas N203 30795
ECE 320 Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education 4 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 300 and either ECE 312 or PSYCH 372 with a grade of "C" or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Current tuberculosis clearance.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course provides supervised experience working with children in an early childhood setting. Topics include principles of curriculum development, classroom design, and child guidance, with opportunity to apply these key teaching principles in practical situations.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
W 01:00PM-03:05PM LEC J.Delapp ARC MAIN CDC 350 16698
TBA TBA LAB C.Chesbro TBA TBA
Orientation: Wednesday, January 14 06:30PM-08:00PM CDC 350
To requests days and times for lab, all ECE 320 students must attend the orientation.
TBA TBA LAB J.Delapp TBA TBA
Orientation: Wednesday, January 14 06:30PM-08:00PM CDC 350
To requests days and times for lab, all ECE 320 students must attend the orientation.
T 06:00PM-07:40PM LEC M.Kress Natomas Inderkum C201 30791
TBA TBA LAB M.Kress TBA TBA
Orientation: Wednesday, January 14 06:30PM-08:00PM CDC 350
To requests days and times for lab, all ECE 320 students must attend the orientation.
W 07:00PM-09:05PM LEC J.Delapp ARC MAIN CDC 350 16702
TBA TBA LAB J.Delapp TBA TBA
Orientation: Wednesday, January 14 06:30PM-08:00PM CDC 350
To requests days and times for lab, all ECE 320 students must attend the orientation.
Th 07:00PM-09:05PM LEC L.Chow ARC MAIN CDC 350 22334
TBA TBA LAB L.Chow TBA TBA
Orientation: Wednesday, January 14 06:30PM-08:00PM CDC 350
To requests days and times for lab, all ECE 320 students must attend the orientation.
ECE 321 Advanced Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education 4 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 320 with a grade of "C" for better.
Enrollment Limitation: Current tuberculosis clearance.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This advanced course provides supervised experience as a teacher in an early childhood education program and is aimed at leadership in the areas of developing environments for learning, child observation and assessment, documentation of children's work, behavior guidance, group management, collaborative teaching, building relationships with families, and effective preparation and implementation of curriculum.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T 01:00PM-03:05PM LEC M.Kress ARC MAIN CDC 350 16706
TBA TBA LAB M.Kress TBA TBA
Orientation: Wednesday, January 14 06:30-8:00PM CDC 350
To request days and times for lab, all ECE 321 students must attend the orientation.
T 07:00PM-09:05PM LEC M.Maguire-Fong ARC MAIN CDC 350 16710
TBA TBA LAB M.Maguire-Fong TBA TBA
Orientation: Wednesday, January 14 06:30PM-08:00PM CDC 350
To requests days and times for lab, all ECE 320 students must attend the orientation.
ECE 325 Guidance and Discipline for Young Children 3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on early childhood guidance and discipline through examination of theories, research and practical application for teachers in early childhood classrooms and parents at home. Developmental stages of children's behavior, positive discipline techniques and teaching social emotional skills are included.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M 12:00PM-03:05PM LEC D.Thomas ARC MAIN CDC 350 20680
ECE 326 Making Learning Visible Through Observation and Documentation 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course applies critical and reflective thinking to observation and assessment of young children's development. It prepares teachers of young children to use observation, documentation, and interpretation strategies to improve program quality in early childhood settings. Multiple forms of child assessment and early childhood program assessment are explored.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC M.Kress ARC MAIN HeEd 701 31973
ECE 330 Infant Development 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an examination of infant development, from conception to three years of age, offering parents and professionals in health, education, and social service key findings from research science to guide preparation for conception, birth, and the care and rearing of infants.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M 04:30PM-07:40PM LEC TBA Natomas Inderkum A201 30794
ECE 331 Education and Care of Infants in Group Settings 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course applies current research in infant development to the teaching and care of infants in group settings. Emphasis is on early childhood education principles and practices when applied to the care and education of infants from birth to three years of age. It includes strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating group care programs for infants.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th 12:00PM-03:05PM LEC M.Maguire-Fong ARC MAIN CDC 350 17536
TBA TBA LEC M.Maguire-Fong ARC MAIN Online 30796
The above class meets online. For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Th 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC M.Maguire-Fong ARC MAIN HeEd 700 17538
ECE 334 Laboratory with Infants and Toddlers 1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: ECE 330 or 331
Enrollment Limitation: Current Tuberculosis Clearance.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This class provides experience working with infants and toddlers in a group care program. It is designed as a laboratory for those who have completed or are enrolled in ECE 330 or 331. The course requires participation for a designated three hours per week with infants and/or toddlers in a supervised infant/toddler setting. This course may be taken three times for credit, each time in a setting with a different age group or program type.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA TBA LAB M.Maguire-Fong TBA TBA 16714
Orientation: Wednesday, January 14 06:30-8:00PM CDC 350
To request days and times for lab, all ECE 334 students must attend the orientation.
ECE 343 Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 116 and ENGWR 102
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course prepares early childhood educators and others working with young children to recognize, understand, and enhance the emergent language and literacy experiences and skills of young children. The knowledge of developmentally appropriate language and literacy practices improves early childhood educators' ability to support young children in the early years (birth to five years) to build a strong foundation for learning to read and write in the primary grades. Topics include an overview of the teachers' role in developing appropriate language and literacy experiences for young children, including ways to support the child learning English as a second language.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC J.Daniels ARC MAIN HeEd 700 30532
ECE 361 Introducing Young Children to Visual Arts 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course prepares teachers in early childhood education with strategies for introducing young children to the media and tools of drawing, painting, sculpting, and other visual arts commonly used by young children to represent and understand the world around them. The focus will be on observing children's natural ways of exploring each medium and learning strategies to facilitate and document children's emerging skills and relationship with each medium. Included are strategies for designing early childhood environments that promote children's exploration of visual arts.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC R.Knight ARC MAIN HeEd 700 20478
ECE 363 Music and Movement with Young Children 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the use of music and movement with children from infancy to age eight in group settings. Theoretical perspectives are reviewed and blended with practical applications that the teacher of young children can use to form a classroom community of learners, manage classroom behavior, and facilitate transitions. It will develop music and movement experience plans and create musical instruments from inexpensive, readily available materials. It will also explore music and movement as ways to involve children with cultural diversity and traditions.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC C.Lehman Natomas Inderkum C207 30797
ECE 410 Health and Safety in Child Care Settings 1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course covers health and safety issues in center and home-based early care and education programs. It includes preventative health practices such as control of infectious diseases, injury prevention, nutrition, sanitation, emergency preparedness and evacuation. Along with ECE 414 (HEED 311), fulfills Title 22 (CA Department of Social Services) Health and Safety requirements for staff.
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
W 06:00PM-08:05PM LEC D.Bell Natomas Inderkum C201 20108
ECE 414 CPR and Pediatric First Aid 1.5 Units
Same As: HEED 311
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course covers emergency life saving and first aid techniques involving infants and children. Respiratory distress, non-breathing, unconsciousness, choking, and other pediatric emergencies are addressed. CPR for adults is another major component of the course. The California Child Care first aid certificate examination, the Adult CPR, and the Infant and Child CPR examination are included. ECE 410 and this course fulfill Title 22 (California Department of Social Services) Health and Safety requirements for staff. ECE 414/HEED 311 may be taken four times.
Schedule: Other Term, Feb 21-Mar 14
Sa 09:00AM-04:05PM LEC T.Yasuda ARC MAIN Rm 614 19250
Class will meet four Saturdays: February 21 and 28; March 7 and 14.
Schedule: Other Term, Mar 16-Apr 01
MW 01:30PM-05:45PM LEC J.English ARC MAIN Rm 614 19242
Class meets March 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and April 1.
ECE 415 Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 Units
Same As: NUTRI 320
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines basic nutrition, health, and safety needs of children from the prenatal period through school age. Topics include identification of nutrients in foods as they affect a child's physical and mental development and standards for the maintenance of optimal health, safety, and nutrition status of children at home and in group care. Projects relating to children's nutrition, health, and safety are required as part of the course. This course is not open to students who have taken NUTRI 320.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA TBA LEC S.Chou ARC MAIN Online 21250
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
ECE 420 Administration of Child Development Centers 3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 300 with a grade of "C" or better; or, one year of teaching experience documented with verification of experience form.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course in the elements of program planning, budgeting, supervision and personnel administration for schools and private child development centers serving children and families. This course satisfies the administration requirement of the California Title 22 Health and Safety Code, and satisfies three of the six units of the administration requirement of the Title 5 Education Code and the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC C.Lehman ARC MAIN HeEd 701 15998
ECE 424 Adult Supervision: Mentoring in a Collaborative Learning Setting 2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course covers principles and strategies for teachers who supervise the work of other teachers in early childhood education. Emphasis is on the role of the mentor teacher working collaboratively to guide a teaching team within a classroom setting. This course satisfies the adult supervision requirement for the Master Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Schedule: Other Term, Mar 04-May 19
W 06:30PM-09:35PM LEC J.White ARC MAIN HeEd 700 16036
ECE 430 Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers culturally responsive care and education in early childhood settings. It includes the study of socio-cultural issues as they vary across the diverse cultures represented in the classroom and as they impact a child's development. Included are strategies for helping children negotiate and resolve conflicts caused by cultural differences, with a focus on using an anti-bias approach in the classroom.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh 09:00AM-10:20AM LEC J.Delapp ARC MAIN CDC 350 16032
M 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC M.Schultz ARC MAIN CDC 350 16034
ECE 432 Leadership in Diversity 3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 430 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course expands upon ideas developed in ECE 430. Specific cultural differences are researched and similarities and differences are addressed. Additionally, it critically discusses the role of individual perspective and suggests ways for teachers to respond to diverse viewpoints of families and staff in an anti-bias classroom.
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T 07:00PM-10:05PM LEC A.Cervantes ARC MAIN HeEd 716 30533
ECE 455 Environment Rating Scales in Early Childhood Programs 1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course examines Environment Rating Scales (Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood, School Age Programs and Family Child Care) as a tool for quality improvement in a variety of child development programs. Emphasis is given to theory and best practices in order to evaluate classrooms, materials, and interactions between adults and children.
Schedule: Five Week - First, Jan 17-Feb 25
W 06:30PM-09:35PM LEC J.White ARC MAIN HeEd 700 30534
Updated: November 26, 2008
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