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: 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. (Students may receive credit for ECE 314, FCS 314, or SOC 312, maximum one course.)

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, Jan 17-May 20
M            06:00PM-09:25PM   LEC   L.Weatherspoon       Off Campus Davis    30414
Off-Campus - Davis Center, Valley Oak, Room 14, 1800 East 8th Street, Davis.

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

Same As: FCS 346
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)
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 exactly one of the following: FCS 346 or ECE 415.)

ECE 430    Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100, and FCS 312 or ECE 312 with grades of "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 childrearing and communication styles 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, Jan 17-May 20
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   M.Schultz            Davis Cntr Davis 103 30415
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.