CDEC 1321 THE INFANT AND TODDLER (3-3-1). A study of appropriate infant and toddler (birth to 3 years) child care programs. Topics covered include an overview of development; quality caregiving routines; appropriate environments; and age-appropriate teaching techniques. Regularly scheduled observations of young children are required. Skills: E Prerequisites: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDEC 2321) Course Type: W
CDEC 1359 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (3-3-1). A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role and legislative issues. Regularly scheduled observations of children are required. Skills: E Prerequisites: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 1323) Course Type: W
CDEC 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FAMILY LIFE AND RELATIONS STUDIES (3-3-1). A study of the methods of parenting that encourage positive attitudes in children. Explores the adult/child relationship, including realistic principles that provide adults with the skills and understanding to confidently rear and teach children. Topics include choosing parenthood, the early years, discipline, illness and death and societal support. Integration of these principles will be applied to a variety of settings through field projects. Offered in Spring. Skills: E Prerequisites: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 1613) Course Type: W
CDEC 1392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3-3-0). Study of the attitudes and behaviors pertinent to child development and to the student's professional development. Emphasis is placed on evaluating, organizing and interpreting observations of young children and implementing classroom practices based on the data collected. The best of current teaching practices are also covered. This course and CDEC 1166 replace CDP 1634. Offered in Spring. Skills: E Prerequisites: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test and completion of 15-25 hours of CDEC courses and departmental approval. Co-requisite: CDEC 1166 and DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. ( ) Course Type: W
CDEC 1393 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3-3-0). An in-depth study of the attitudes and behaviors pertinent to early childhood and to the student's professional development. Emphasis is placed on using developmentally appropriate practices in planning and teaching; professional ethics; building collaborative relationships with colleagues and families; and being a reflective teacher. This course and CDEC 2166 replace CDP 2664. Offered in Spring. Skills: E Prerequisites: CDEC 1392, CDA credit, or department approval and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-requisite: CDEC 2166 and DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. ( ) Course Type: W
CDEC 1413 CURRICULUM RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS (4-3-3). A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for children. Topics covered include developmentally appropriate practices; curricula models; and anti-bias curricula. Requires 3 hours per week of supervised fieldwork with young children. Skills: E Prerequisites: TECA 1311(CDP 1214) and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 1314) Course Type: W
CDEC 1417 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING I (4-3-4). Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). Topics on CDA overview, general observation skills, and child growth and development overview. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication. Students must be employed working with a group of children in 0-5 years range. Instructor visits will be scheduled. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
CDEC 1419 CHILD GUIDANCE (4-3-3). An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement and cultural influences. Practical application through direct participation with children. Three hours per week of supervised fieldwork with young children is required. Offered in Spring semester. Skills: E Prerequisites: TECA 1311 (CDP 1214) and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 1624) Course Type: W
CDEC 1456 EMERGENT LITERACY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (4-3-3). An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based, integrated curriculum. Three hours per week of supervised fieldwork with young children is required. Offered in Fall. Skills: E Prerequisites: TECA 1311 (CDP 1214) and CDEC 1413 (CDP 1314) (or concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1413 (CDP 1314)) and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 1564) Course Type: W
CDEC 1457 MATH & SCIENCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (4-3-3). An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts through discovery and play. Three hours per week of supervised fieldwork with young children is required. Offered in Spring. Skills: E Prerequisites: TECA 1311 (CDP 1214) and CDEC 1413 (CDP 1314) (or concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1413 (CDP 1314)) and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 1424) Course Type: W
CDEC 1458 CREATIVE ARTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (4-3-3). An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking. Three hours per week of supervised fieldwork with young children is required. Offered in Fall. Skills: E Prerequisites: TECA 1311 (CDP 1214) and CDEC 1413 (CDP 1314) (or concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1413 (CDP 1314)) and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 1584) Course Type: W
CDEC 2166 PRACTICUM II -- CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD (1-0-10). A specialized, intensive workplace experience designed to strengthen a student's job skills by providing an opportunity to use acquired skills and techniques with young children. An individualized learning plan will be developed by the placement site, college and student. This course and CDEC 1394 replace CDP 2664. NOTE: Ten hours per week of regularly scheduled lab experience is required; five hours of this must be completed at the ACC Lab School. Offered in Spring. Skills: E Prerequisites: CDEC 1166, CDA credit or departmental approval. Corequisite: CDEC 1394. ( ) Course Type: W
CDEC 2326 ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN (3-3-1). A practical application of management procedures for early care and education programs, including a study of planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics covered include program philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation and communication. Regularly scheduled field assignments are required. Offered in Fall. Skills: E Prerequisites: TECA 1311 or CDP 1214 or departmental approval and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 1643) Course Type: W
CDEC 2328 ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN II (3-3-1). An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management, advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis and planning, parent education/partnerships, and technical applications in programs. Regularly scheduled field assignments are required. Offered in Spring. Skills: E Prerequisites: CDEC 2326 (CDP 1643) or departmental approval and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 2223) Course Type: W
CDEC 2341 THE SCHOOL AGE CHILD (3-3-1). A study of age appropriate child care programs for children 5 to 13 years old. Topics covered include an overview of school age development, developmentally appropriate environments, activities, planning and teaching techniques appropriate for school age children. Weekly observations of school age children are required. Offered in Spring. Skills: E Prerequisites: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 2413) Course Type: W
CDEC 2386 INTERNSHIP -- EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS (3-1-8). A course designed to develop workplace competencies related to the child care center manager's role in working with staff and families. Eight hours per week of regularly scheduled fieldwork with a child care center director is required. Offered in Spring. Skills: E Prerequisites: CDEC 2326 (CDP 1643) and concurrent enrollment in CDEC 2328 (CDP 2223) and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDP 2233) Course Type: W
CDEC 2422 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING II (4-3-4). A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social, and guidance. Students must be employed working with a group of children in 0-5 years range. Instructor visits will be scheduled. Skills: P Prerequisites: C or above in CDP 1114 or CDEC 1417. (CDP 1124) Course Type: W
CDEC 2424 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING III (4-3-4). A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). Three of the 13 functional areas of study include family, program management, and professionalism. Students must be employed working with a group of children in 0-5 years range. Instructor visits will be scheduled. Skills: P Prerequisites: C or above in CDP 1114 or CDEC 1417. (CDP 1134) Course Type: W
TECA 1303 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY (3-3-1). A study of the relationship between the child, the family, the community, and educators, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. Students will develop activities to enhance understanding of diverse lifestyles and multi-cultural influences. Field projects in the community are required. This course is one of 4 TECA transfer courses in the Early Childhood Field of Study; see the General Studies/Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts Degree for more information. Offered in Fall. Skills: E Prerequisites: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDEC 1303) Course Type: T
TECA 1311 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3-3-1). An introduction to the profession of early childhood education, focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, types of programs, historical perspectives, ethics, and current issues. This course is one of 4 TECA transfer courses in the Early Childhood Field of Study; see the General Studies/Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts Degree for more information. One hour per week of supervised fieldwork with young children is required. Skills: E Prerequisites: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDEC 1411) Course Type: T
TECA 1318 NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (3-3-1). A study of nutrition, health, safety, and related activities, including skill development in management of issues, guidelines, and practices in nutrition, as well as community health, hygiene, safety, and legal implications. Integration of these principles will be applied to a variety of settings through field projects. This course is one of 4 TECA transfer courses in the Early Childhood Field of Study; see the General Studies/Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts Degree for more information. Skills: E Prerequisites: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDEC 1318) Course Type: T
TECA 1354 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3-3-1). A study of the principles of child growth and development from conception to adolescence. Topics covered include physical, social-emotional and cognitive domains; influences on development and methods of child observation. This course is one of 4 TECA transfer courses in the Early Childhood Field of Study; see the General Studies/Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts Degree for more information. Regularly scheduled observations of children are required. (CDP 1023) Skills: E Prerequisites: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Co-Requisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. (CDEC 1354) Course Type: T