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, evolution of professional practices and ethics, educational principles that support child development from birth through the school-age years, and teaching practices based on observation, documentation, and interpretation of children's behavior.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            10:45AM-01:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     30360
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     27398
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     28026
On-Campus

W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            Davis Cntr Davis 106 27540
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

ECE 305    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. It includes local regulations, health and safety, curriculum, behavior management, and business requirements of in-home child care services.

Schedule: Other Term, Sep 12-Oct 10
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     26314
Sa           12:35PM-03:00PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     26314
The class meets every other Saturday: September 12, 2009, September 26, 2009; and October 10, 2009. The class includes a 30-minute lunch break.
On-Campus

ECE 312    Child Development    3 Units

Same As: FCS 312
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D9; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4G; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed for students to study 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 is discussed. Included are the influences of culture, family, and the environment. The material on this course is designed as a foundation for teaching, nursing, early childhood education, and parenting. (Credit offered for ECE 312 or FCS 312, but not both.)

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

Same As: FCS 314 and SOC 312
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and FCS 312 or ECE 312; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area D7; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4G; IGETC Area 4J
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an examination of the developing child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community and emphasizing historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. Influences on growth and development including media, social class, gender, sexual orientation, racial/ethnic groups, and their relationship to family behavior will be studied. Students will identify and evaluate personal family dynamics and consequences. (Students may receive credit for ECE 314, FCS 314, or SOC 312, maximum one course.)

ECE 320    Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education    4 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 300, ECE 312, or FCS 312 with a grade of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Students must show proof of negative T.B. test prior to participating in the lab.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: In this supervised field experience course, students are enrolled in both a lecture and lab section. During weekly in-class meetings with the instructor, students are presented the developmentally appropriate theory which grounds curriculum and interactions in high quality early childhood education classrooms. Students are required to attend a lab section each week where they have the opportunity to apply and practice what they are learning in the lecture section. Topics include principles of curriculum development, classroom design, and child guidance. The students will be assigned to the Campus Child Development Center during specific times of the day for supervised laboratory experiences. Students may also complete up to 50 percent of their lab hours at selected sites. (108 hours of laboratory experience are required for completion.)

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
W            12:00PM-01:40PM   LEC   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 208     
MW           08:30AM-11:35AM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     26088
TTh          09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     26090
M            02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     29110
W            02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     30372
TTh          02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     29112
Please select one Laboratory from the five Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture for Wednesday 12:00pm - 1:40pm.
On-Campus

ECE 330    Infant Development    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110, ENGWR 100, and LIBR 318; with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an examination of the development of children from conception to three years of age. The course includes information on the unique brain development that occurs during the first three years of life in typically developing infants. The course presents research on physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development to assist parents and professionals understand the importance of infancy in human development.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 208     26316
On-Campus

ECE 343    Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will prepare early childhood educators to recognize, understand, and enhance the emergent language and literacy experiences of young children. The knowledge of developmentally appropriate language and literacy instructional practices will improve early childhood educators' abilities to support young children from birth to age 5 in building a strong foundation for learning to use language, both spoken and written, in the primary grades.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Quintana           SCC MAIN CDC 208     30660
On-Campus

ECE 350    Introduction to Elementary Teaching with Field Experience    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: FCS 312 or ECE 312 with a grade of "C" or better.
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 of three hours weekly in a local elementary school in addition to weekly class meetings on campus. It will 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. Students' field experiences will integrate and apply the course content. Students will also complete a service learning project at participating schools.

ECE 356    Programs for the School-Age Child    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and FCS 312 or ECE 312; and FCS 314 or ECE 314 or SOC 312; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for the before- and after-school care of school-age children (K-8). Emphasis will be placed on day-to-day program operation, teaching strategies, developmental levels of the school-age child and age-appropriate activities. Assignments are incorporated for students to observe and evaluate school-age care programs in our community.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   N.Lorenz             SCC MAIN AUD 5       24570
On-Campus

ECE 360    Art in Early Childhood    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a study of the use of creative visual art in early childhood education programs. The appropriate use of art materials and activities for children at different developmental stages will be reinforced. Children's use of creative arts to represent their experiences and feelings will be examined as a developmental stage in the use of symbols and the development of literacy. The integration of creative art processes across the curriculum and the adaptation of these processes to support young children's development will be emphasized.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   L.Weatherspoon       West Sac WSC 183     31893
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

ECE 362    Music for Children    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides the fundamentals of music for early childhood professionals working with children from infancy through early childhood. Theoretical perspectives are blended with practical classroom applications. The use of music and movement to develop pre-academic skills, in classroom management, for community building, and to facilitate transitions will be presented. The course explores the place of children's music and movement in various cultures and traditions and teaches how to involve children in the diversity of musical traditions.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   M.Schultz            SCC MAIN CDC 208     24590
On-Campus

ECE 402    Infants with Atypical Development    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ECE 330 and ECE 312 or FCS 312 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to acquaint the student with the characteristics of atypical infant assessment procedures and techniques for intervention in the developmental areas of sensory stimulation and integration, gross and fine motor control, cognition, language, social and self-help skills. The course will explore community services, agencies, career and vocational opportunities in fields related to the infant with atypical development; medicine, nursing, physical therapy, special education, counseling, social work, institutional settings, and aide positions.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   A.Strimling          SCC MAIN RHS 273     31650
On-Campus

ECE 410    Health and Safety in Child Care Settings    1 Unit

Same As: HEED 330
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course covers health and safety issues in child care centers and family day care homes. Topics include pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pediatric first aid, and preventative health practices such as control of infectious diseases, injury prevention, nutrition, sanitation, and emergency preparedness and evacuation. This course meets requirements of mandated training for child care providers. (Student may receive credit for ECE 410 or HEED 330, but not both).

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
Th           03:00PM-05:05PM   LEC   J.Tanner             SCC MAIN T08 2       27902
Th           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   J.Tanner             SCC MAIN T08 2       29362
On-Campus

Schedule: Other Term, Nov 07-Dec 12
Sa           09:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   J.Tanner             West Sac WSC 150     30594
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

ECE 415    Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition    3 Units

Same As: FCS 346 and NUTRI 320
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and LIBR 318; and MATH 34; and ECE 410 or HEED 330; and FCS 312 or ECE 312; and FCS 314 or ECE 314 or SOC 312; and NUTRI 300 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The key components that ensure the health, safety, and nutrition of both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Students will be introduced to early childhood curriculum, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to child health, safety, and nutrition. Course emphasis is placed on integrating and maintaining the optimal health, safety, and nutritional concepts in everyday planning and program development for all children. Projects related to health, safety, and nutrition education as well as optional field trips may be included as part of the curriculum. (Students may receive credit for exactly one of the following: ECE 415, FCS 346, or NUTRI 320.)

ECE 420    Administration of Child Development Centers    3 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 300 and ECE 312, same as FCS 312, with grades of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course in the elements of program planning, legal requirements, supervision and personnel administration for early childhood education and care facilities that serve families and children. The emphasis in this course is on privately funded facilities licensed under the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing, Title 22, Health and Safety Code.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Quintana           SCC MAIN RHS 273     24568
On-Campus

ECE 430    Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100, and FCS 312 or ECE 312 with grades "C" or better
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. Included are strategies for helping children negotiate and resolve conflicts caused by cultural differences, with a focus on using an anti-bias approach in the classroom.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   N.O'Connor           SCC MAIN CDC 208     24592
On-Campus

ECE 495    Independent Studies in Early Childhood Education    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 312 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 162 hours LEC
Description: Independent Studies in Early Childhood Education offers students the opportunity to explore topics and interests that are not available through a current semester's regular course offerings. Students must have a faculty member willing to support and evaluate the student's progress towards the student's learning objectives. This course may be taken for credit up to four times.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            01:30PM-03:10PM   LEC   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 208     32915
On-Campus

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

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100 with grades of "C" or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Employment or volunteer work in a position related to Early Childhood Education and enrolled in a minimum for 7 units which may include Work Experience in Early Childhood Education. Students must show proof of negative T.B. test prior to employment or volunteering in an early care and education program according to the state requirements for licensed out of home care for children.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 162 hours LAB
Description: This course provides work experience in early childhood settings, primarily child care and development centers, with opportunities to work with children, infancy through the school age years. By combining volunteer or paid work experience with college training, jobs are used as earning settings and together with the employer and college instructor establish learning objectives for the semester. Enrollment is dependent on employment or on availability of voluntary work placement. The student is required to fulfill 18 lecture and 75 hours of related, paid work experience or 60 hours of volunteer work experience for one unit; 75 or 60 hours of related work experience for each additional unit. This course may be taken four times for a maximum of eight units.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     32016
TBA          TBA               LAB   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     
On-Campus