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, current curriculum approaches, and programs serving children from infancy through the school-age years. It reviews the current status of education of young children with a focus on integrated education. Opportunities to observe in a variety of early childhood education settings and techniques for observing and interpreting children's pursuits will be included.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   L.Daly               El Dorado EDC C101   23054

ECE 312    Child Development    3 Units

Same As: PSYC 372
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or 103; ESLL 310, ESLR 320, and ESLW 320.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will examine the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of the child from the prenatal period through adolescence. Scientific findings from a range of disciplines will inform an integrated examination of theory and practice during the childhood years. This course is designed to fulfill General Education, Early Childhood Education and Psychology degree requirements. This course is not open to those who have previously taken PSYC 372 or FCS 312.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   C.Chesbro            El Dorado EDC A213   31394
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   M.Peralta            El Dorado EDC A101   24058

ECE 320    Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education    4 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 300 and ECE 312 or PSYC 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. This course is approved as the required programs and curriculum core course specified in Title 22 of the Health and Safety Code of the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division and Title 5 Department of Education regulations. Before beginning lab assignments, students must show proof of TB clearance.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            07:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   L.Daly               El Dorado EDC A206   23060
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Daly               El Dorado TBA       
The mandatory orientation for this class is on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 6:30-8:00pm on the Folsom Main Campus in FL4-135. This course has 6 hours of arranged lab per week.

ECE 411    Health and Safety in Child Care Settings    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 8 hours LEC
Description: This course covers health and safety issues in center and home-based early care education programs. Course content includes injury prevention and preventative health care practices such as control of infectious diseases, nutrition issues, sanitation, emergency preparedness and evacuation. This course taken along with ECE 412 and ECE 413 meets the California Department of Social Services Health and Safety Title 22 requirements for staff.

Schedule: Other Term, Nov 07-Nov 07
Sa           08:00AM-04:30PM   LEC   S.Davis              El Dorado EDC A205   23074
A textbook is required for this one-day class. Students must purchase the textbook beforehand and bring it to the first (and only) class meeting.

ECE 412    Pediatric CPR    .25 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 6 hours LEC
Description: This course covers pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Successful students earn certification which must be renewed every year to remain current. To receive American Red Cross certification, students must successfully demonstrate competency as well as pay additional fees for American Red Cross texts and certification card. This course fulfills the CPR component of California Department of Social Services Health and Safety Title 22 requirements for staff and may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Nov 14-Nov 14
Sa           08:00AM-02:35PM   LEC   T.Runge              El Dorado EDC A105   24276
Sa           08:00AM-02:35PM   LEC   S.Slavin              TBA TBA             24276
A textbook is required for this one-day class. Students must purchase the textbook beforehand and bring it to the first (and only) class meeting.

ECE 413    Pediatric First Aid in Child Care Settings    .25 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGRD 112; ENGRD 112 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 4 hours LEC
Description: This course covers pediatric first aid in center and home-based early care and education programs. Successful students earn Pediatric First Aid certification which must be renewed every two years to remain current. To receive American Red Cross certification, students must successfully demonstrate competency as well as pay additional fees for American Red Cross texts and certification card. The course fulfills the pediatric first aid component of California Department of Social Services Health and Safety Title 22 requirements for staff and may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Nov 21-Nov 21
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   T.Runge              El Dorado EDC A105   24282
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   S.Slavin              TBA TBA             24282
A textbook is required for this one-day class. Students must purchase the textbook beforehand and bring it to the first (and only) class meeting.

ECE 498    Work Experience in Early Childhood Education    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: Note: Before beginning lab assignments with children, students must show proof of TB clearance.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
W            05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   S.Pender             El Dorado EDC A204   22540
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Pender             El Dorado TBA       
3-9 hours TBA