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
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   M.Miller             FLC MAIN FL1 203     23052
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.

ECE 314    The Child, the Family and the Community    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or 103; or ESLL 320, ESLR 320, ESLW 320.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area D7; CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is a fundamental course that examines the developmental processes of the child within the family and the environmental influences on growth and development; including gender, peers, schooling, the media, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, and developmental differences. Community resources available to support family systems and dynamics will be examined.

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
W            07:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   L.Daly               FLC MAIN FL4 135     23056
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Daly               FLC MAIN 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.

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 330    Infant Development    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an examination of infant development, from conception to three years of age, providing a review of research findings related to infancy and implications for infant care.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   M.Peralta            FLC MAIN FL4 135     23744
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   M.Peralta            FLC MAIN FL4 135     23064

ECE 350    Introduction to Elementary Teaching with Field Experience    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ECE 312 or PSYC 372
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)
Enrollment Limitation: Current tuberculosis clearance is required.
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 complete a service learning project at participating schools. Before beginning field placement, students must show proof of TB clearance. Fingerprint clearance may be required by elementary school.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
W            07:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   M.Neill              FLC MAIN FL2 153     23066
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 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. The course includes observations and field trips. Lab fee is required.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   L.Daly               FLC MAIN FL4 135     23746

ECE 404    Children with Special Needs    3 Units

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

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   E.Johnson            FLC MAIN FL2 153     24270

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 12-Sep 12
Sa           08:00AM-04:30PM   LEC   S.Davis              FLC MAIN FL2 157     23070
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.

Schedule: Other Term, Oct 10-Oct 10
Sa           08:00AM-04:30PM   LEC   S.Davis              Off Campus RCC 3     23072
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.

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, Sep 19-Sep 19
Sa           08:00AM-02:35PM   LEC   T.Runge              FLC MAIN PE 112      24272
Sa           08:00AM-02:35PM   LEC   S.Slavin              TBA TBA             24272
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.

Schedule: Other Term, Oct 17-Oct 17
Sa           08:00AM-02:35PM   LEC   T.Runge              Off Campus RCC 3     24274
Sa           08:00AM-02:35PM   LEC   S.Slavin              TBA TBA             24274
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.

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, Sep 26-Sep 26
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   T.Runge              FLC MAIN PE 112      24278
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   S.Slavin              TBA TBA             24278
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.

Schedule: Other Term, Oct 24-Oct 24
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   T.Runge              Off Campus RCC 3     24280
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   S.Slavin              TBA TBA             24280
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.

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 420    Administration of Child Development Centers    3 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 300 and ECE 312 or PSYC 372 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: ECE 320
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 public and private centers and schools 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, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Daniels            FLC MAIN FL3 165     23076

ECE 430    Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: 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. Promoting equity for all aspects of human diversity (culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and age) is explored. Inclusive teaching strategies that prevent and eliminate the development of prejudice and racism in growing children will be covered.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Kraemer            FLC MAIN FL4 135     23078

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: Other Term, Sep 05-Dec 12
Sa           09:00AM-02:45PM   LEC   J.Ishiura            FLC MAIN FL4 135     31489
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Ishiura             TBA TBA             31489
This class meets only 4 times, and with 2 different meeting times. The meeting time on September 5 and October 3 is 9:00AM - 2:45PM. The meeting time on November 14 and December 12 is 9:00AM - 12:05 PM.

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.