Austin Community College
Fall 2008 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 07/24/2008 14:00:32
CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT
16 Week Session August 25 - December 14
CDEC 1303 Families, School, and Community
+ [24/10] 21721 Lec 004 CYP 2221 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Jolley, Patricia
+ [18/15] 21719 Lec 002 EVC 1210 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
+ [18/18] 21718 Lec 001 EVC 9227 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
+ [18/10] 21720 Lec 003 RRH 208 T 12:30pm - 3:10pm Staff
TECA 1303 Families, School and Community
E+ [24/10] 25025 Lec 001 CYP 2221 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Jolley, Patricia
E+ [18/15] 25027 Lec 003 EVC 1210 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
E+ [18/18] 25026 Lec 002 EVC 9227 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
E+ [18/10] 25028 Lec 004 RRH 208 T 12:30pm - 3:10pm Staff
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+ [18/12] 21722 Lec 001 EVC 3154 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Hamilton, Sandra
+ [18/6] 21723 Lec 002 RRH 204 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm Staff
+ [24/5] 21725 Lec 005 SAC 1318 MW 1:00pm - 2:15pm OH McCreary, Patricia
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E+ [18/12] 25029 Lec 001 EVC 3154 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Hamilton, Sandra
E+ [18/6] 25030 Lec 002 RRH 204 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm Staff
E+ [24/5] 25031 Lec 003 SAC 1318 MW 1:00pm - 2:15pm OH McCreary, Patricia
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
+ [24/12] 21726 Lec 001 EVC 3205 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Tanco, Eunice
+ [24/7] 21728 Lec 003 SAC 1317 M 2:40pm - 5:10pm Staff
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
E+ [24/12] 25033 Lec 001 EVC 3205 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Tanco, Eunice
E+ [24/7] 25034 Lec 002 SAC 1317 M 2:40pm - 5:10pm Staff
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [18/8] 21730 Lec 002 EVC 3154 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Rodriguez, Cindy
+ [24/12] 21732 Lec 009 SAC 1304 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm Staff
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [18/8] 25037 Lec 002 EVC 3154 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Rodriguez, Cindy
E [24/12] 25038 Lec 009 SAC 1304 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm Staff
CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
+ [14/18] 21733 Lec 001 EVC 3154 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I
[5/16] 21736 Lec 003 CHC TBA T 6:30pm - 9:40pm OH Hernandez, Amanda
[10/16] 21734 Lec 001 EVC 3154 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
[0/16] 21098 Lec 004 KRK TBA Th 6:30pm - 9:40pm OH Hernandez, Amanda
[4/16] 21735 Lec 002 SAC 1320 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
CDEC 1456 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
+ [11/18] 21737 Lec 004 EVC 3219 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
CDEC 1458 Creative Arts for Early Childhood
+ [7/18] 21738 Lec 002 EVC 3219 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Jolley, Patricia
CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II
P+ [11/16] 21741 Lec 001 EVC 3154 W 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH McCreary, Patricia
CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III
P+ [11/16] 21743 Lec 001 EVC 3154 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
P+ [1/16] 26144 Lec 002 KRK TBA W 6:30pm - 9:40pm OH Hernandez, Amanda
16 Week Session August 25 - December 14
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+ [24/20] 21724 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
21724 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: Attend Sat 8/23 noon-2pm RGC 105
or Wed 8/27 6-8pm EVC 3156
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E+ [24/20] 25032 OPC 004 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
25032 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: Attend Sat 8/23 noon-2pm RGC 105
or Wed 8/27 6-8pm EVC 3156
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
+ [24/22] 21727 OPC 002 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Welsh, Linda
21727 - Internet access recommended. Req: 16 hours of lab participation. L. Welsh,
223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend Sat
8/23 9-11am RGC 105 or Mon 8/25 6-8pm EVC 3156
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
E+ [24/22] 25035 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Welsh, Linda
25035 - Internet access recommended. Req: 16 hours of lab participation. L. Welsh,
223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend Sat
8/23 9-11am RGC 105 or Mon 8/25 6-8pm EVC 3156
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
+ [24/13] 21729 OPC 002 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Yeatman, June
21729 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. J. Yeatman,
223.5200, email: jky@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend either
Sat 8/23 11am-12:30pm RGC 110 or Thu 8/28 6-7:30pm EVC 3219
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [24/23] 21731 OPC 006 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
21731 - 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 Wed 8/27 6-7pm EVC 1212
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [24/23] 25036 OPC 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
25036 - S. Miller, 223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu MANDATORY online orientation
at www.austincc.edu/stmiller during the 1st week of session OR attend Wed 8/27 6-7pm
EVC 1212
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs
+ [14/24] 26143 OPC 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Welsh, Linda
26143 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. L. Welsh,
223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend Sat
8/23 11am-1pm RGC 111 or Wed 8/27 6-8pm EVC 3219
CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I
+ [16/17] 21739 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
21739 - 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
+ [16/17] 21740 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
21740 - 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 22 - December 14
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+ [24/20] 25199 OPC 004 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
25199 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Mon 9/22 5-6:30pm EVC
3209
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E+ [24/20] 25398 OPC 005 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
25398 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Mon 9/22 5-6:30pm EVC
3209
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
+ [24/13] 25200 OPC 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Yeatman, June
25200 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. J. Yeatman,
223.5200, email: jky@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend Thu 9/25
6-7:30pm EVC 3219
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [24/23] 25201 OPC 007 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
25201 - 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 Wed 9/24 6-7pm EVC 1212
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [24/23] 25399 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
25399 - 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 Wed 9/24 6-7pm EVC 1212
8 Week Session October 20 - December 14
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [24/23] 25441 OPC 008 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
25441 - 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 Wed 10/22 6-7pm EVC 1212
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [24/23] 25578 OPC 006 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
25578 - 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 Wed 10/22 6-7pm EVC 1212
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. 16 hours of field experiences required. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department’s field experiences/lab policies. Corequisites: 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. 16 hours of field experiences required. Prerequisite: Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department's Lab/Field Experiences Policy.
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. 16 hours of field experiences required. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department’s field experiences/lab policies. Corequisites: 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. 16 hours of field experiences required. Prerequisite: Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department's policies for field experiences.
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. 16 hours of required field experiences. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department's policies for field experiences. Corequisites: 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. 16 hours of field experience required. Prerequisite: Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department's policies for field experiences.
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. Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department's policies for field experiences. Corequisites: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
CDEC 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 for Child Development majors. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisites: 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 1359 Children with Special Needs
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. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department's policies for field experiences. Corequisites: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.
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. Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department's policies for field experiences. Corequisites: 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. Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department's policies for field experiences. Corequisites: 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. Student must be eligible for field experiences by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and meet the Child Development Department's policies for field experiences. Corequisites: 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. Corequisites: 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 or departmental approval and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisites: 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 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 CDEC 1417.