Austin Community College
Fall 2007 - OPEN 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 1303 Families, School, and Community
+ [24/17] 18000 Lec 004 CYP 2221 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Jolley, Patricia
+ [18/22] 05984 Lec 002 EVC 1210 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
+ [18/16] 05983 Lec 001 EVC 9227 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
+ [18/9] 05985 Lec 003 RRH 208 T 12:30pm - 3:10pm OH Chance, Gwendolyn
TECA 1303 Families, School and Community
E [24/17] 18001 Lec 001 CYP 2221 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Jolley, Patricia
E [18/22] 09174 Lec 003 EVC 1210 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
E [18/16] 09173 Lec 002 EVC 9227 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
E [18/9] 09175 Lec 004 RRH 208 T 12:30pm - 3:10pm OH Chance, Gwendolyn
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+ [18/13] 05987 Lec 001 EVC 3154 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Hamilton, Sandra
+ [18/13] 05988 Lec 002 RRH 204 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Chance, Gwendolyn
+ [24/17] 05990 Lec 005 SAC 1318 MW 1:00pm - 2:15pm OH McCreary, Patricia
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E [18/13] 09176 Lec 001 EVC 3154 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Hamilton, Sandra
E [18/13] 09177 Lec 002 RRH 204 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Chance, Gwendolyn
E [24/17] 09178 Lec 003 SAC 1318 MW 1:00pm - 2:15pm OH McCreary, Patricia
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
+ [18/16] 05991 Lec 001 EVC 3205 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Tanco, Eunice
+ [24/15] 05993 Lec 003 SAC 1320 M 2:40pm - 5:10pm OH Gartner, Susan
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
E+ [18/16] 09180 Lec 001 EVC 3205 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Tanco, Eunice
E+ [24/15] 09181 Lec 002 SAC 1320 M 2:40pm - 5:10pm OH Gartner, Susan
CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development
+ [18/14] 05995 Lec 002 EVC 3154 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Miller, Stephanie
+ [24/22] 05999 Lec 009 SAC 1302 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Miller, Stephanie
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
E [18/14] 09184 Lec 002 EVC 3154 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Miller, Stephanie
E [24/22] 09187 Lec 009 SAC 1302 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Miller, Stephanie
CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
+ [24/18] 06002 Lec 001 EVC 3154 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I
[12/16] 06003 Lec 001 EVC 3154 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
[14/16] 05953 Lec 003 KRK TBA W 6:30pm - 9:40pm OH Hernandez, Amanda
[13/16] 06004 Lec 002 SAC 1302 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
CDEC 1456 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
+ [7/18] 06005 Lec 004 EVC 3219 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II
P+ [8/16] 06008 Lec 001 EVC 3154 W 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
P+ [13/16] 09172 Lec 002 LCC TBA Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH McCreary, Patricia
CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III
P+ [17/16] 06009 Lec 001 EVC 3154 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Hernandez, Amanda
16 Week Session August 27 - December 16
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+ [24/19] 05989 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
05989 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY: Attend Sat 8/25 noon-2pm RGC 111 or Wed 8/29 6-8pm moved
to EVC 3209
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E [24/19] 09179 OPC 004 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
09179 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY: Attend Sat 8/25 noon-2pm RGC 111 or Wed 8/29 6-8pm moved
to EVC 3209
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
+ [24/18] 05992 OPC 002 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
05992 - Internet access recommended. Req: 15 hours of lab participation. S. Miller,
223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu MANDATORY: Attend Sat 8/25 9-11am RGC 110
or Wed 8/29 6-8pm EVC 3207
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
E+ [24/18] 09182 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
09182 - Internet access recommended. Req: 15 hours of lab participation. S. Miller,
223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu MANDATORY: Attend Sat 8/25 9-11am RGC 110
or Wed 8/29 6-8pm EVC 3207
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
+ [24/17] 05994 OPC 002 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
05994 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. S. Miller,
223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu MANDATORY attend either Sat 8/25 11am-12:30pm
RGC 110 or Thu 8/30 6-7:30pm EVC 3209
CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development
+ [4/24] 05998 OPC 006 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
05998 - Internet access recommended. S. Miller, 223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/stmiller during the 1st week of
session OR attend Sat 8/25 12:30-1:30pm RGC 110
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
E [11/24] 09183 OPC 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
09183 - Internet access recommended. S. Miller, 223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/stmiller during the 1st week of
session OR attend Sat 8/25 12:30-1:30pm RGC 110
CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I
+ [18/12] 06006 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Esau, Janice
06006 - Internet access required. G. Spear, 223.5209, email: gales@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online info at www.austincc.edu/gales within the 1st 2 weeks of class
CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II
+ [18/12] 06007 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Esau, Janice
06007 - Internet access required. G. Spear, 223.5209, email: gales@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online info at www.austincc.edu/gales within the 1st 2 weeks of class
12 Week Session September 24 - December 16
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+ [24/19] 09346 OPC 004 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
09346 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY: Mon 9/24 5-6:30pm EVC 3205
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E [24/19] 09535 OPC 005 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
09535 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY: Mon 9/24 5-6:30pm EVC 3205
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
+ [24/17] 09347 OPC 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
09347 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. S. Miller,
223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu MANDATORY attend Thu 9/27 6-7:30pm EVC 3209
CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development
+ [1/24] 09348 OPC 007 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
09348 - Internet access recommended. S. Miller, 223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/stmiller during the 1st week of
session OR attend Thu 9/27 7:30-8:30pm EVC 3209
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
E [0/24] 09536 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
09536 - Internet access recommended. S. Miller, 223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/stmiller during the 1st week of
session OR attend Thu 9/27 7:30-8:30pm EVC 3209
8 Week Session October 22 - December 16
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
E [3/24] 09703 OPC 006 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
09703 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. S. Miller,
223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/stmiller
during the 1st week of session OR attend Thu 10/25 6-7pm EVC 3209
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.