ECE 300    Introduction to Early Childhood Education    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will introduce students to the field of 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. Students will learn and apply skills in observing young children, documenting the work of young children, and interpreting these documents in order to plan subsequent curriculum. Opportunities to observe in a variety of early childhood education settings will be included. This class will prepare students with background and skills they need before entry into the student teaching laboratory classes.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   L.Daly               El Dorado EDC C101   16563

ECE 312    Child Development    3 Units

Same As: PSYC 372
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or 103; ESLL 310, ESLR 320, and ESLW 320
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 23-Dec 18
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   M.Peralta            El Dorado EDC A207   17163

ECE 320    Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education    4 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 300; and either FCS 312 or PSYC 372. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
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 23-Dec 18
T            07:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   L.Daly               El Dorado EDC A206   16566
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Daly               FLC MAIN TBA        
Students must attend a mandatory orientation on Wednesday, August 20, 6:30-8 PM, in FL4-135 at the Folsom Campus. This course has 6 hours of arranged lab.

ECE 350    Introduction to Elementary Teaching with Field Experience    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: FCS 312 or PSYC 372
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a career exploration course with an early field experience for those students considering the field of K-8 teaching. It includes a supervised field placement and four hours weekly in a local elementary school in addition to weekly class meetings on campus. It will also fulfill one of the early field experiences for the CSUS blended liberal studies major. Course content includes the profession and culture of teaching, observation skills, communication skills, diversity and social issues among others. Students' field experiences will integrate and apply the course content. Students will also complete a service learning project at participating schools.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
W            07:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   M.Neill              El Dorado EDC A205   16569
TBA          TBA               LAB   M.Paoloni            FLC MAIN TBA        
Students must have a TB clearance and work/volunteer 60 hours in a self selected elementary school classroom in Sacramento or El Dorado County.

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, Sep 27-Sep 27
Sa           08:00AM-04:40PM   LEC   S.Davis              El Dorado EDC A205   16573
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, Sep 20-Sep 20
Sa           08:00AM-02:10PM   LEC   S.Slavin             El Dorado EDC A205   25491
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.

Sa           08:00AM-02:10PM   LEC   T.Runge              El Dorado EDC A205   25491
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 01-Nov 01
Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   S.Slavin             El Dorado EDC A205   25494
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.

Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   T.Runge              El Dorado EDC A205   25494
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 23-Dec 18
W            05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   S.Pender             El Dorado EDC A204   16286
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Pender             El Dorado TBA       
3-9 hours TBA