ECE 108    Nutrition Basics for the Childcare Provider - Diet, Health, & Physical Activity 0-5 years    1 Unit

Prerequisite: ECE 107 or NUTRI 107 with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course provides scientific information on the relationship between diet, physical activity, and health of children 0-5 years of age. Topics include health implications of dietary deficiencies and excesses, childhood obesity, and physical activity. It is designed to satisfy continuing education requirements for childcare providers advancing toward the Master Teacher Certificate. This course is not open to students who have taken NUTRI 108.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 19-Mar 20
F            06:00PM-08:50PM   LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             32946
Sa           09:00AM-02:50PM   LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             32946
F            06:00PM-08:50PM   LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             32946
Sa           09:00AM-02:50PM   LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             32946

ECE 109    Nutrition Basics for the Childcare Provider - Healthy Foods and Meal Planning    1 Unit

Same As: NUTRI 109
Prerequisite: ECE 108 or NUTRI 108 with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course provides practical information for planning healthy meals and diets for children 0-5 years of age. It's focus is on: creative ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables; how to address neophobia; teaching opportunities at meal and snack time; the importance of a balanced diet; meal and snack planning. It is designed to satisfy continuing education requirements for childcare providers advancing toward the Master Teacher Certificate. This course is not open to students who have taken NUTRI 109.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 16-May 15
Sa           09:00AM-02:50PM   LEC   R.Brock               TBA TBA             32949
Sa           09:00AM-02:50PM   LEC   R.Brock               TBA TBA             32949
Sa           09:00AM-02:50PM   LEC   R.Brock               TBA TBA             32949

ECE 300    Introduction to Principles and Practices in 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, evolution of professional practices and ethics, educational principles that support child development from birth through the school-age years, and teaching practices based on observation, documentation, and interpretation of children's behavior.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   A.Cervantes          ARC MAIN CDC 350     22381
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   L.Chow               ARC MAIN CDC 350     22379
W            12:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   L.Chow               ARC MAIN HeEd 701    22377
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   A.Cervantes          Natomas Natomas N203 28767
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   L.Chow               ARC MAIN HeEd 701    22383

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.

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 16-May 13
TTh          06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   L.Watkins            Natomas Inderkum A217 28811

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   A.Cervantes          ARC MAIN CDC 350     25269
T            12:30PM-03:35PM   LEC   A.Cervantes          ARC MAIN HeEd 701    22405
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   A.Cervantes          Natomas Natomas N203 28797
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   M.McDermott          ARC MAIN HeEd 701    22407
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   D.Thomas             ARC MAIN HeEd 700    22409

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 - Third, Apr 12-May 18
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   D.Hewitt             Natomas Inderkum A216 28805

ECE 320    Curriculum and Interactions 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 16-May 19
T            01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   L.Chow               ARC MAIN CDC 350     23037
W            07:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Delapp             ARC MAIN CDC 350     23041
T            07:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   M.Kress              ARC MAIN CDC 350     27959
IMPORTANT: Students must register for one section of LEC (lecture) and one of the following LAB (laboratory) sections and attend the mandatory orientation.

Mandatory Orientation: Wednesday, January 13 06:30PM-08:00PM CDC 350
All ECE 320 students must attend this orientation.


ARC Child Development Center
MW           07:30AM-10:35AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 23039

MW           08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 23043

MW           09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 27961

MW           12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32803

MW           01:00PM-04:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32807

MW           02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32808

TTh          07:30AM-10:35AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32809

TTh          08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32810

TTh          09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32811

TTh          12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32812

TTh          01:00PM-04:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32814

TTh          02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32815

Community Placement
MW           08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32817
This LAB section meets at an off-campus site. More information will be provided at orientation.

MW           12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32818
This LAB section meets at an off-campus site. More information will be provided at orientation.

TTh          08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32819
This LAB section meets at an off-campus site. More information will be provided at orientation.

TTh          12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32820
This LAB section meets at an off-campus site. More information will be provided at orientation.

Worksite Placement
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32821
Students enrolling for this LAB must have their own worksite that meets established criteria and must be approved by the instructor.

ECE 321     Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education    4 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 320 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 advanced course provides supervised experience as a teacher in an early childhood education program. It 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 16-May 19
W            12:30PM-02:35PM   LEC   M.Kress              ARC MAIN CDC 350     23045
Th           06:00PM-08:05PM   LEC   M.Maguire-Fong       Natomas Inderkum A202 31559
IMPORTANT: Students must register for one section each of LEC (lecture) and one of the following LAB (laboratory) sections.

Mandatory Orientation: Wednesday, January 13 06:30PM-08:00PM CDC 350
All ECE 321 students must attend this orientation.


ARC Child Development Center
MW           07:30AM-10:35AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 23047

MW           08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 31560

MW           09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32825

MW           12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32826

TTh          07:30AM-10:35AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32827

TTh          08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32828

TTh          09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32829

TTh          12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32830

ARC Child Development Center-Community Placement
MW           08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32831
This LAB section meets at an off-campus site. More information will be provided at orientation.

MW           12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32832
This LAB section meets at an off-campus site. More information will be provided at orientation.

TTh          08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32833
This LAB section meets at an off-campus site. More information will be provided at orientation.

TTh          12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32834
This LAB section meets at an off-campus site. More information will be provided at orientation.

Worksite Placement
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Delapp              TBA TBA             
Class number for LAB above: 32835
Students enrolling for this LAB must have their own worksite that meets established criteria and must be approved by the instructor.

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 16-May 19
M            12:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   D.Thomas             ARC MAIN HeEd 701    26673

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 16-May 19
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   M.Kress              ARC MAIN CDC 350     29891

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 36 months of age. It provides a review of research findings related to infancy and implications for infant care.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
W            12:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   M.Maguire-Fong       ARC MAIN HeEd 715    32459

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 36 months of age. It includes strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating group care programs for infants.

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 16-May 19
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Daniels            Natomas Inderkum A116 32139

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 is 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 16-May 19
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   R.Knight             ARC MAIN HeEd 700    26493

ECE 404    Children with Special Needs    3 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 312 or PSYC 372 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a broad overview of the characteristics, assessment techniques, methods of intervention, community and family resources, and current issues of young children (from birth to age eight) with special needs. The focus is to increase the awareness and understanding of children's individual needs in an early childhood setting and to provide practical information to those currently involved with children with special needs. Observations in public or private children's centers, schools, and agencies may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   C.Chesbro            ARC MAIN CDC 350     31564

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 UC/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, Jan 16-May 19
Sa           09:00AM-04:05PM   LEC   T.Yasuda             ARC MAIN Rm 614      25361
Class will meet four Saturdays: February 20 and 27; March 6 and 13.

MW           01:30PM-05:45PM   LEC   J.English            ARC MAIN Rm 614      25353
Class meets April 1, 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21.

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.

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 16-May 19
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   L.Carr                TBA TBA             22385

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, Jan 16-Apr 23
W            06:30PM-09:35PM   LEC   J.White              ARC MAIN HeEd 700    22415

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 examines the development of social identities in diverse societies, including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young children, families, early childhood programs, and teaching practices. Various classroom strategies are explored emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. It also includes self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media, and schooling.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Th           12:30PM-03:35PM   LEC   J.Delapp             ARC MAIN CDC 350     22411
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Delapp             ARC MAIN CDC 350     22413