Austin Community College
Fall 2007 - CLOSED COURSES
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Updated: 12/18/2007 10:20:37
CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT
Child Development has special admissions requirements. Please see the catalog or call the department at 223-5201.
16 Week Session August 27 - December 16
CDEC 1458 Creative Arts for Early Childhood
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16 Week Session August 27 - December 16
12 Week Session September 24 - December 16
8 Week Session October 22 - December 16
CDEC 1303 Families, School, and Community
A study of the relationship among the child, family, community and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. This course is for Child Development majors. Offered in fall. 15 hours of field experiences required. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
TECA 1303 Families, School and Community
A study of the relationship among the child, family, community and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. This course is one of four TECA transfer courses in the Associate of Arts in Teaching EC-4 Early Childhood Degree Specialization. See the Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees for more information. Offered in fall. 15 hours of field experiences required.
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
An introduction to the education of the child, birth through age 12, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. This course is for Child Development majors. 15 hours of field experiences required. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
An introduction to the education of the child, birth through age 12, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. This course is one of four TECA transfer courses in the Associate of Arts in Teaching EC-4 Early Childhood Degree Specialization only. See the Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees for more information. 15 hours of field experiences required.
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child, birth through age 12, including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focus on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. This course is for Child Development majors. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child, birth through age 12, including healthy behavior, food nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focus on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. This course is one of four TECA transfer courses in the Associate of Arts in Teaching EC-4 Early Childhood Degree Specialization. See the Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees for more information. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. Regularly scheduled field experiences required. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development
A study of the physical, emotional, social and cognitive factors of growth and development of children birth through adolescence. Topics covered include principles, stages and theories of growth and development. This course is for Child Development majors. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
A study of the physical, emotional, social and cognitive factors of growth and development of children birth through adolescence. Topics covered include principles, stages and theories of growth and development. This course is one of four TECA transfer courses in the Associate of Arts in Teaching EC-4 Early Childhood Degree Specialization Only; see the Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees for more information.
CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
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. Prerequisite: TECA 1311 or CDEC 1311 and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I
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.
CDEC 1456 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
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. Prerequisite: TECA 1311 or CDEC 1311 and CDEC 1413 (or concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1413) and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
CDEC 1458 Creative Arts for Early Childhood
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. Prerequisite: TECA 1311 or CDEC 1311 and CDEC 1413 (or concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1413) and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I
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. Prerequisite: TECA 1311 or CDEC 1311 or departmental approval and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II
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. Prerequisite: CDEC 2326 (CDP 1643) or departmental approval and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II
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. Prerequisite: C or above in CDP 1114 or CDEC 1417.
CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III
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. Prerequisite: C or above in CDP 1114 or CDEC 1417.