ECE 190    The Art of Storytelling and Expressive Listening    2 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course is a guided practicum showing how professionals can train others to make the most effective use of oral language and become familiar and comfortable with the great myths, epics, legends, and fables of the world. Time will be spent on improvisational storytelling, tandem and group storytelling, and group participation storytelling.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 19-Mar 14
Sa           08:00AM-12:15PM   LEC   M.McGrath            SCC MAIN CDC 208     24091
On-Campus

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 a brief overview of the history of the field, the current status of education for young children, and a review of programs serving children from infancy through the school-age years. Beginning with an overview of approaches to education, students will look closely at an approach known as integrated education and learn the fundamental skills necessary for teaching in early childhood education settings. Students will be introduced to the techniques and methods of observation as well as the use of observation to interpret children's development and behavior. Students will be assigned projects which require them to observe in a variety of early childhood education settings. This class will prepare students with background and skills they will need before entry into the student teaching laboratory classes.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   W.Imagire            SCC MAIN CDC 208     24474
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     21026
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     21380
On-Campus

ECE 312    Child Development (Same as FCS 312)    3 Units

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 B1
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.)

ECE 314    The Child, the Family and the Community (Same as FCS 314 & SOC 312)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and FCS 312; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Areas B1, E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The course is designed for students to examine the child in the family and community. 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. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to research and review the diverse community activities and resources available to support the child and the family. (Credit for ECE 314 or FCS 314 or SOC 312.)

ECE 320    Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education    4 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 312 or FCS 312 with a grade of "C" or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Current TB clearance.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: In this practicum class, students work weekly alongside a more experienced teacher in a classroom with young children and attend weekly lectures where the principles and practices behind effective education of young children are presented and discussed. Students gain experience in planning and interpreting activities with young children, in creating settings for learning within a classroom, and in guiding children's behavior. 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 schools. (108 hours of laboratory experience are required for completion.) A current TB test is also required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            12:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 208     
MW           08:30AM-11:35AM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     20314
TTh          09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     20315
MW           02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     22056
TTh          02:15PM-05:20PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     22057
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     24777
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 Monday 12:00 pm - 2:20 pm.
On-Campus

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

Prerequisite: ECE 320 with a grade of "C" or better; students must show proof of negative T.B. test prior to participating in the lab.
Enrollment Limitation: Current TB clearance.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: In this advanced practicum class, students work alongside a more experienced teacher in a classroom with young children and attend weekly lectures where the principles and practices behind effective early childhood curriculum design and overall classroom management are presented and discussed. Students will plan and implement long-term projects with young children, applying their skills in observation, documentation, and interpretation of children's work. Assuming the role of lead classroom teacher, students will plan, provision, and supervise the overall setting for learning and demonstrate leadership in guiding children's behavior, individually and during group gatherings. Students will be assigned to the Campus Child Development Center or selected schools for supervised laboratory practicum. 108 hours of practicum experience are required for completion. A current TB test is required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
W            12:00PM-01:40PM   LEC   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 208     
MW           08:30AM-11:35AM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     24778
TTh          09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     24779
MW           02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     24780
TTh          02:15PM-05:20PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     24781
F            TBA               LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     24782
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: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ENGRD 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an examination of the developmental needs of infants from conception to three years of age. The course prepares parents and health, education, and social service professionals with strategies for care based on research in infant development.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
Su           01:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   M.Cross              Davis Cntr Davis 103 20432
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

ECE 342    Constructive Math and Science in Early Childhood Education    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ENGRD 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the constructivist approach to teaching pre-math and science in early childhood education. The content and teaching techniques support the perspective that children construct knowledge through a dynamic, interactive process that facilitates their development of working theories relating to math and science.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   J.Quintana           SCC MAIN CDC 208     24095
On-Campus

ECE 350    Introduction to Elementary Teaching with Field Experience    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: FCS 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 358    Activities for the School-Age Child (Six to Fourteen Years)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ECE 356, FCS 312 and FCS 314 with grades of "C" or better; ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340, ESLW 340 and ESL 114 with grades of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will study developmentally appropriate activities for the school-age child (K-8). Topics include conflict management, construction, diversity, music, movement, science, nature, and drama. Students will explore other topics such as cooperative program planning, environments, guidance techniques and the importance of positive interpersonal relationships between the adults and the children in a school-age care program. As a semester project, the design, implementation and evaluation of school-age activities become the responsibility of the students.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   M.Schultz            SCC MAIN CDC 208     24096
On-Campus

ECE 360    Art in Early Childhood    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ENGRD 310.
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. 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, Jan 19-May 21
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   L.Weatherspoon       SCC MAIN CDC 208     24097
On-Campus

ECE 400    Children with Exceptional Needs    3 Units

Prerequisite: FCS 312 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of the developmental issues, characteristics, and learning differences of children from birth to adolescence with exceptional needs. Current educational strategies including assessment and curriculum design will be presented. Community resources, advocacy, and challenges for children with exceptional needs and their families will be examined.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   N.O'Connor           SCC MAIN RHS 273     24106
On-Campus

ECE 410    Health and Safety in Child Care Settings (Same as HEED 330)    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course will discuss 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, emergency preparedness and evacuation. This course meets the requirements for mandated training for child care providers.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 19-Mar 14
T            05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   J.Tanner             SCC MAIN RHN 208     21309
On-Campus

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
T            05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   J.Tanner             SCC MAIN RHN 208     22226
On-Campus

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 26-Feb 23
Sa           08:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   J.Tanner             West Sac WSO 150     21911
Five meetings: January 26; February 2, 9, 16, and 23.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 19-May 17
Sa           08:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   J.Tanner             West Sac WSO 150     21913
Five meetings: April 19 and 26; May 3, 10, and 17.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

ECE 415    Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition (Same as FCS 346)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ECE 410 and ENGRD 110, and ENGWR 100 or ESLR 340, and ESLW 340, ESL 114, FCS 312, and FCS 314 and FCS 340; MATH 34 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area E2
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will study the basic health, safety, and nutritional needs of children from the prenatal period through school-age. Topics include identification of the nutrients in foods as they affect a child's physical, and mental development. Course emphasis is placed on maintaining the optimal health, safety, and nutritional status of children at home, and in group care. Projects related to health, safety, and nutrition education are included as part of the curriculum. One field trip is required. (Students may receive credit for FCS 346 or ECE 415, but not both.)

ECE 420    Administration of Child Development Centers    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Completion of FCS 312 and ECE 300 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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   W.Roundtree          Davis Cntr Davis 102 23720
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

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 the collaborative learning approach with emphasis on supervising teachers in child care centers. Emphasis is 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: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
Sa           01:00PM-02:40PM   LEC   J.Regis              Davis Cntr Davis 102 23721
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

ECE 430    Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and FCS 312.
General Education: AA/AS Area F
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 childrearing and communication styles as they vary across the diverse cultures represented in the classroom and as they impact a child's development. Teaching strategies which prevent and eliminate the development of prejudice and racism in growing children will also be covered.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
F            10:45AM-01:50PM   LEC   I.Dimond             SCC MAIN CDC 208     19530
On-Campus

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 tools 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, Apr 05-May 03
Sa           09:00AM-03:30PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN CDC 208     24531
Three meetings: April 5 and 19, 2008 and May 3, 2008.
On-Campus

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

Prerequisite: Students must show proof of negative T.B. test prior to employment or volunteering in an early care and education program. Employment in a position related to Early Childhood Education and enrollment in a minimum of 7 units including Work Experience.
Advisory: Completion of ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 110 with grades of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 75 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide students with effective job development skills that will assist them in obtaining and keeping an internship or a job in infant, preschool, and school-age child care centers. Students may be placed in infant centers, public or private child development centers/preschools, and in before or after-school programs for school-age children. Enrollment is dependent on job or volunteer placement and registration for the course will be processed at the time of employment or volunteer placement. Job placement is not guaranteed but assistance is provided by the coordinator. 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. The program allows the transfer student to combine practical, paid or non-paid work experience with college training. The course may be repeated when there is new or expanded learning on the job up to four times, for a maximum of eight (8) units. If the student enrolls in a maximum of four (4) units the course may be taken only twice.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
T            07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     19531
TBA          TBA               LAB   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     
On-Campus