Austin Community College
Spring 2008 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 06/12/2008 15:25:38


CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session January 14 - May 11
CDEC 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant

+	[13/12]	10792	Prat	001	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Changwatchai, Nira
CDEC 1303 Families, School, and Community
+	[0/18]	10793	Lec	001	EVC	3154	MW	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Hamilton, Sandra
+	[24/22]	10794	Lec	003	SAC	1202	M	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Spear, Gale
TECA 1303 Families, School and Community
E	[18/18]	14084	Lec	001	EVC	3154	MW	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Hamilton, Sandra
E	[24/22]	14085	Lec	003	SAC	1202	M	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Spear, Gale
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+	[18/17]	10797	Lec	004	EVC	3154	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Hamilton, Sandra
+	[18/9]	10795	Lec	001	RRH	208	T	12:30pm -  3:10pm	OH Chance, Gwendolyn
+	[36/16]	10798	Lec	005	SAC	1318	M	 2:40pm -  5:10pm	OH McCreary, Patricia
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E	[18/17]	14088	Lec	004	EVC	3154	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Hamilton, Sandra
E	[18/9]	14086	Lec	001	RRH	208	T	12:30pm -  3:10pm	OH Chance, Gwendolyn
E	[36/16]	14089	Lec	005	SAC	1318	M	 2:40pm -  5:10pm	OH McCreary, Patricia
CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development
+	[18/14]	10801	Lec	001	EVC	3154	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Miller, Stephanie
+	[18/14]	10804	Lec	006	EVC	2313	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Taylor, Jacqueline
+	[18/13]	10802	Lec	002	RRH	208	T	 6:40pm -  9:20pm	OH Chance, Gwendolyn
+	[16/13]	10805	Lec	007	SAC	1206	MW	 1:20pm -  2:35pm	OH Miller, Stephanie
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
E	[18/14]	14091	Lec	001	EVC	3154	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Miller, Stephanie
E	[18/14]	14094	Lec	006	EVC	3205	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Taylor, Jacqueline
E	[18/13]	14092	Lec	002	RRH	208	T	 6:40pm -  9:20pm	OH Chance, Gwendolyn
E	[16/13]	14095	Lec	007	SAC	1206	MW	 1:20pm -  2:35pm	OH Miller, Stephanie
CDEC 1392 Special Topics in Child Development
+	[13/12]	10810	Lec	001	EVC	3209	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Changwatchai, Nira
CDEC 1393 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
+	[8/12]	10811	Lec	001	EVC	3154	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Spear, Gale
CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
+	[11/18]	14664	Lec	001	CIC	TBA	MW	 1:00pm -  2:15pm	OH Hernandez, Amanda
CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I
	[0/16]	10814	Lec	002	CHC	TBA	T	 6:30pm -  9:30pm	   Staff
	[12/16]	10813	Lec	001	EVC	3209	Th	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Gartner, Susan
CDEC 1419 Child Guidance
+	[17/18]	10815	Lec	001	EVC	3154	Th	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Jolley, Patricia
CDEC 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
+	[8/12]	10816	Prat	001	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Spear, Gale
CDEC 2341 The School Age Child
+	[25/18]	10819	Lec	001	EVC	3154	W	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Tanco, Eunice
CDEC 2407 Math and Science for Early Childhood
+	[7/18]	10820	Lec	001	EVC	3154	M	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Hamilton, Sandra
CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II
P+	[14/16]	10822	Lec	004	EVC	3205	M	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Changwatchai, Nira
P+	[9/16]	10597	Lec	001	KRK	TBA	W	 6:30pm -  9:40pm	OH Hernandez, Amanda
P+	[10/16]	10821	Lec	002	SAC	1320	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Hernandez, Amanda
CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III
P+	[7/16]	10823	Lec	001	EVC	3209	W	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Changwatchai, Nira
P+	[12/16]	14665	Lec	002	LCC	TBA	Th	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH McCreary, Patricia


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session January 14 - May 11
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+	[24/17]	10796	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hamilton, Sandra
10796 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab 
participation. MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: Attend Sat 1/12 noon-2pm RGC 105 
or Wed 1/16 6-8pm EVC room changed to 3156
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E	[24/17]	14087	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hamilton, Sandra
14087 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab 
participation. MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: Attend Sat 1/12 noon-2pm RGC 105 
or Wed 1/16 6-8pm EVC room changed to 3156
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
+	[24/21]	10799	OPC	001	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Welsh, Linda
10799 - Internet access recommended. Req: 15 hours of lab participation. L. Welsh, 
223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend Sat 
1/12 9-11am RGC room changed to 124 or Tue 1/15 6-8pm EVC room changed to 3156 
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
E+	[24/21]	14090	OPC	001	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Welsh, Linda
14090 - Internet access recommended. Req: 15 hours of lab participation. L. Welsh, 
223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: Attend Sat 
1/12 9-11am RGC room changed to 124 or Tue 1/15 6-8pm EVC room changed to 3156 
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
+	[24/20]	10800	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
10800 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. S. Miller, 
223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend either 
Sat 1/12 11am-12:30pm RGC 343 or Thu 1/17 6-7:30pm EVC room changed to 3219
CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development
+	[24/27]	10803	OPC	003	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
10803 - 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 1/16 6-7pm EVC room changed to 1212
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
E	[24/27]	14093	OPC	003	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
14093 - 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 1/16 6-7pm EVC room changed to 1212
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs
+	[24/18]	10807	OPC	001	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Welsh, Linda
10807 - L. Welsh, 223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu Req: 13 hrs. observation. 
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend Sat 1/12 10am-noon RGC 123 or Wed 1/16 6-8pm 
EVC 3219
CDEC 1391 Special Topics in Family Life and Relations Studies
+	[24/6]	10809	OPC	001	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
10809 - 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 1/16 7-8pm EVC room changed to 2307 
CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I
+	[18/15]	10817	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Esau, Janice
10817 - Internet access required. J. Esau, 924.9933. For MANDATORY Online info email 
jesau@austincc.edu within the 1st 2 weeks of class
CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II
+	[18/15]	10818	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Esau, Janice
10818 - Internet access required. J. Esau, 924.9933. For MANDATORY Online info email 
jesau@austincc.edu within the 1st 2 weeks of class


12 Week Session February 11 - May 11
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+	[24/17]	14280	OPC	003	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hamilton, Sandra
14280 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab 
participation. MANDATORY MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Mon 2/11 5-6:30pm EVC 
room changed to 3209
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E	[24/17]	14475	OPC	003	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hamilton, Sandra
14475 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 15 hours of lab 
participation. MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Mon 2/11 5-6:30pm EVC room changed 
to 3209. 
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
+	[24/20]	14281	OPC	004	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
14281 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. S. Miller, 
223.5205, email: stmiller@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend Tue 
2/12 6-7:30pm EVC room changed to 2313
CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development
+	[0/24]	14282	OPC	004	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
14282 - 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 2/13 6-7pm EVC room changed to 3202 
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
E	[24/27]	14476	OPC	004	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
14476 - 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 2/13 6-7pm EVC 3209 
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs
+	[24/18]	14283	OPC	003	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Welsh, Linda
14283 - L. Welsh, 223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu Req: 13 hrs. observation. 
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend Mon 2/11 6-8pm EVC eoom changed to 3207 

CDEC 1391 Special Topics in Family Life and Relations Studies
+	[24/6]	14284	OPC	002	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
14284 - 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 2/13 7-8pm EVC room changed to 3219 


8 Week Session March 17 - May 11
CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development
+	[0/24]	14506	OPC	005	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
14506 - 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 3/20 6-7pm EVC 3209 
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
E	[24/27]	14621	OPC	005	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
14621 - 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 3/20 6-7pm EVC 3209 
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs
+	[24/18]	14507	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Welsh, Linda
14507 - L. Welsh, 223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu Req: 13 hrs. observation. 
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend Wed 3/19 6-8pm EVC 3219 
CDEC 1391 Special Topics in Family Life and Relations Studies
+	[24/6]	14508	OPC	003	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Miller, Stephanie
14508 -  - 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 3/20 7-8pm EVC 3209 


Course Descriptions All Courses 
CDEC 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
A specialized workplace experience designed to strengthen students' 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 1392 replace CDP 1634. NOTE: Ten hours per week of regularly scheduled lab experience is required; five hours of this must be completed at the ACC Lab School. Students who have taken 15-25 hours of CDEC must enroll in this course before completing additional CDEC hours. Offered in spring. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test and completion of 15-25 hours of CDEC courses and departmental approval; Corequisite: CDEC 1392 and DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.

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 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. Corequisite: DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.

CDEC 1391 Special Topics in Family Life and Relations Studies
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Offered in spring. A Developmental View of Family Studies--A study of parenting concepts, goals and strategies as they relate to the developmental stages of children from birth through early adulthood. Topics of work, diverse family structures and parenting in times of trauma will also be covered. 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 1392 Special Topics in Child Development
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. 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. Prerequisite: DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test and completion of 15-25 hours of CDEC courses and departmental approval. Corequisite: CDEC 1166 and DEVR 1303 and DEVW 1403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test.

CDEC 1393 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. 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. Prerequisite: CDEC 1392, CDA credit, or department approval and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisite: CDEC 2166 and 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. 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 1419 Child Guidance
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. 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 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
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. Prerequisite: CDEC 1166, CDA credit or departmental approval. Corequisite: CDEC 1393.

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 2341 The School Age Child
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. 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 2407 Math and Science for Early Childhood
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teach children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. Three hours per week of supervised fieldwork with young children is required. Offered in spring. 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 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.