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
F            05:30PM-08:40PM   LEC   K.Carter             Natomas Inderkum C201 30765
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   L.Carr               Natomas Inderkum C201 30766

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
TTh          02:00PM-03:20PM   LEC   D.Hewitt              TBA TBA             30789
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   D.Thomas             Natomas Inderkum A216 30786

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
M            06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   A.Cervantes          Natomas Inderkum C201 30790

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
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.

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   M.Maguire-Fong       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.

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