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, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   L.Daly               FLC MAIN FL4 135     28912
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   M.Miller             FLC MAIN FL2 209     28910

ECE 304    Family to Family: Introduction to Family Child Care    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course is an orientation to Family Child Care including local regulations, health and safety, curriculum, behavior management, and business requirements of in-home child care services.

Schedule: Other Term, May 02-May 09
Sa           08:00AM-05:00PM   LEC   J.Ishiura            FLC MAIN FL4 135     31392
ECE 304 meets on the following Saturdays in room FL4 135: May 2 and May 9.

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.

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.
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    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, Jan 17-May 20
M            07:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   L.Daly               FLC MAIN FL4 135     28916
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Daly               FLC MAIN TBA        
Students must attend a mandatory orientation on Monday, January 12, 6:30-8 PM, in FL4-135 at the Folsom Campus. This course has 6 hours of arranged lab.

ECE 321    Advanced Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education    4 Units

Prerequisite: FCS 312 or PSYC 372; ECE 300, ECE 320. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
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 and 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. Before beginning lab assignments, students must show proof of TB clearance.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            07:00PM-08:40PM   LEC   L.Daly               FLC MAIN FL4 135     28920
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Daly               FLC MAIN TBA        
Students must attend a mandatory orientation on Monday, January 12, 6:30-8 PM, in FL4-135 at the Folsom Campus. This course has 6 hours of arranged lab.

ECE 330    Infant Development    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers infant development from conception through three years of age. Students will apply current research to the preparation for conception, birth, and raising children in the first three years of life. Students will learn strategies for caring for infants at each developmental stage. This course is for parents or professionals working with infants in health fields, education, or social services.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   M.Peralta            FLC MAIN FL2 209     28924

ECE 331    Education and Care of Infants in Group Settings    3 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 330. with a grade of "C" or better
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. Early childhood education principles and practices are emphasized in the application of care and education of infants from birth to three years of age. Students will learn strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating group care programs for infants and toddlers.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   M.Peralta            FLC MAIN FL2 207     30044

ECE 334    Laboratory with Infants and Toddlers    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: ECE 331; may be taken previously. Grade of "C" or better required to meet corequisite.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This class provides experience working with infants and toddlers in a group care program. It is designed as a practicum/laboratory for those who have completed or are enrolled in ECE 331. This course requires participation in a designated, supervised infant-toddler care setting for three hours per week with infants and/or toddlers. A current, yearly TB test is required prior to starting lab hours.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LAB   M.Peralta            FLC MAIN TBA        30046

ECE 356    Programs for the School-Age Child    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 program will present the fundamentals of planning, implementing and evaluating programs for before- and after-school care of school-age children (K-6). Course emphasis is on developmental levels, age-appropriate activities and day-to-day program operation. Field trip may be utilized to enhance classroom instruction.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   M.Miller             FLC MAIN FL2 207     30048

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, Jan 17-May 20
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   E.Johnson            Off Campus RCC 8     30658

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, Jan 31-Jan 31
Sa           08:00AM-04:40PM   LEC   S.Davis              FLC MAIN FL4 135     28930

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 28-Feb 28
Sa           08:00AM-04:40PM   LEC   S.Davis              El Dorado EDC A205   28934

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 28-Mar 28
Sa           08:00AM-04:40PM   LEC   S.Davis              Off Campus RCC 3     28932

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, Feb 07-Feb 07
Sa           08:00AM-02:00PM   LEC   S.Slavin             FLC MAIN FL4 135     28938
Sa           08:00AM-02:00PM   LEC   T.Runge               TBA TBA             28938
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, Mar 07-Mar 07
Sa           08:00AM-02:00PM   LEC   S.Slavin             El Dorado EDC A205   28940
Sa           08:00AM-02:00PM   LEC   T.Runge               TBA TBA             28940
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, Mar 21-Mar 21
Sa           08:00AM-02:00PM   LEC   S.Slavin             Off Campus RCC 3     28936
Sa           08:00AM-02:00PM   LEC   T.Runge               TBA TBA             28936
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, Feb 21-Feb 21
Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   S.Slavin             FLC MAIN FL4 135     28942
Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   T.Runge               TBA TBA             28942
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, Mar 14-Mar 14
Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   T.Runge              El Dorado EDC A205   28946
Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   S.Slavin              TBA TBA             28946
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, Apr 18-Apr 18
Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   S.Slavin             Off Campus RCC 3     28944
Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   T.Runge               TBA TBA             28944
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 422    Advanced Coordination and Supervision of Child Development Programs    3 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 320, ECE 420, and FCS 312 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an advanced course in administration and coordination of multi-faceted child development programs. The emphasis of the course is on publicly funded-programs and personnel management. This course meets the requirements of the Education Code under Title 5 and the Commission of Teacher Credentialing.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   L.Daly               FLC MAIN FL4 133     30050

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 is a study of the methods and principles of collaborative learning, with emphasis on supervising adults working in child care centers. Emphasis is placed on the role of a mentor who functions to guide the teaching team while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents and their staff. This course satisfies the adult supervision requirement for receiving a supervising teacher permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 27-Apr 04
F            07:00PM-09:40PM   LEC   J.Ishiura            FLC MAIN FL4 135     28948
Sa           08:00AM-04:40PM   LEC   J.Ishiura            FLC MAIN FL4 135     28948
ECE 424 meets on the following Fridays and Saturdays in room FL4 135: February 27 and 28, March 13 and 14, and April 3 and 4.

ECE 430    Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
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, Jan 17-May 20
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Kraemer            FLC MAIN FL4 135     28950

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.