Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 01/27/2010 14:00:28
CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT
Child Development courses with lab participation have special admission requirements. See the Child Care and Development section of the ACC catalog for more information.
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
CDEC 1303 Families, School, and Community
+ [24/16] 39614 Lec 004 CYP 2221 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Crawford, Michelle
+ [18/15] 39612 Lec 002 EVC 1210 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
+ [18/20] 39611 Lec 001 EVC 9227 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
TECA 1303 Families, School and Community
E+ [24/16] 43018 Lec 001 CYP 2221 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Crawford, Michelle
E+ [18/15] 43020 Lec 003 EVC 1210 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
E+ [18/20] 43019 Lec 002 EVC 9227 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+ [18/15] 39615 Lec 001 EVC 3154 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Hamilton, Sandra
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E+ [18/15] 43022 Lec 001 EVC 3154 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Hamilton, Sandra
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
+ [20/14] 39619 Lec 001 EVC 3205 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Tanco, Eunice
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
E+ [20/14] 43026 Lec 001 EVC 3205 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Tanco, Eunice
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [18/13] 39623 Lec 002 EVC 3154 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Peyton, Diana
+ [24/19] 39625 Lec 009 SAC 1318 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Jolley, Patricia
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [18/13] 43030 Lec 002 EVC 3154 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Peyton, Diana
E [24/19] 43031 Lec 009 SAC 1318 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Jolley, Patricia
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs
+ [19/24] 44263 Lec 002 EVC 1210 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Welsh, Linda
CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
+ [21/22] 39627 Lec 001 EVC 9109 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I
[13/16] 39628 Lec 001 EVC 3154 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
[11/16] 44283 Lec 002 EVC 3207 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
CDEC 1458 Creative Arts for Early Childhood
+ [16/18] 39631 Lec 002 EVC 3219 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Welsh, Linda
CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II
P+ [14/16] 44284 Lec 002 EVC 3205 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Leonard, Sheri
P+ [9/16] 39634 Lec 001 EVC 3154 W 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III
P+ [9/16] 44286 Lec 004 CYP 2228 M 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Chance, Gwendolyn
P+ [10/16] 39635 Lec 001 EVC 3154 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Hernandez, Amanda
P+ [8/16] 44285 Lec 003 SAC 1204 W 7:00pm - 9:40pm OH McCreary, Patricia
10 Week Session October 15 - December 14
CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II
+ [12/15] 44475 Lec 001 WOS TBA TBA OH Rodriguez, Cindy
+ [11/15] 44476 Lec 003 WOS TBA TBA OH Bennett, Karlene
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+ [24/20] 39617 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
39617 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 16 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: Attend Sat 8/22 noon-2pm RGC 129
or Wed 8/26 6-8pm EVC 8341
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E+ [24/20] 43025 OPC 004 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
43025 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 16 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: Attend Sat 8/22 noon-2pm RGC 129
or Wed 8/26 6-8pm EVC 8341
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
+ [24/19] 39620 OPC 002 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Lachewitz, Ellen
39620 - Internet access recommended. Req: 16 hours of lab participation. E. Lachewitz,223.1790
x26401, email: elachewi@austincc.edu - MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend either
Sat 8/22 9-11am RGC 129 or Tue 8/25 5-7pm EVC 8107
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
E+ [24/19] 43028 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Lachewitz, Ellen
43028 - Internet access recommended. Req: 16 hours of lab participation. E. Lachewitz,223.1790
x26401, email: elachewi@austincc.edu - MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend either
Sat 8/22 9-11am RGC 129 or Tue 8/25 5-7pm EVC 8107
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
+ [24/21] 39622 OPC 002 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Yeatman, June
39622 - Internet access recommended. J. Yeatman, 223.5201, email: jky@austincc.edu
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend either Sat 8/22 11am-1pm RGC 303 or Tue
8/25 6-8pm EVC 9107
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [24/24] 39624 OPC 006 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
39624 - Internet access recommended. S. Miller, 223.1790 x26422, email: stmiller@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/stmiller during the 1st week of
session OR attend Wed 8/26 6-7pm EVC 8345
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [24/24] 43197 OPC 006 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
43197 - Internet access recommended. S. Miller, 223.1790 x26422, email: stmiller@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/stmiller during the 1st week of
session OR attend Wed 8/26 6-7pm EVC 8345
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs
+ [16/24] 39626 OPC 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Welsh, Linda
39626 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. L. Welsh,
223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend Sat
8/22 11am-1pm RGC 337 or Wed 8/26 6-8pm EVC 8101
CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I
+ [18/19] 44117 OPC 001 HYD Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Esau, Janice
44117 is a hybrid section. This means that part of the course instruction is in
a classroom, the other is by the Internet (on-line). Students must have internet
access and be computer literate to enroll. J. Esau, 223.1790 x26503, email: jesau@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY Online info at www.austincc.edu/gales within the 1st 2 weeks of class.
The MANDATORY onsite orientation meeting is Wed. 8/26 6-8pm in EVC 9107. Other
MANDATORY onsite meetings are at EVC TBA from 6-8pm on 10/21 and 11/18.
CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II
+ [18/19] 44118 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Esau, Janice
44118 - Internet access required. J. Esau, 223.1790 x26503, email: jesau@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY Online info at www.austincc.edu/gales within the 1st 2 weeks of class
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
+ [24/20] 44227 OPC 004 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
44227 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 16 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: Attend Wed 9/23 6-8pm EVC 2315
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
E+ [24/20] 43426 OPC 005 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
43426 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu Req: 16 hours of lab
participation. MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: Attend Wed 9/23 6-8pm EVC 2315
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
+ [24/21] 43220 OPC 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Yeatman, June
43220 - Internet access recommended. J. Yeatman, 223.5201, email: jky@austincc.edu
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend Tue 9/22 6-8pm EVC 3154
8 Week Session October 19 - December 13
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [24/24] 43462 OPC 008 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Miller, Stephanie
43462 - Internet access recommended. S. Miller, 223.1790 x26422, email: stmiller@austincc.edu
MANDATORY online orientation at www.austincc.edu/stmiller during the 1st week of
session OR attend Wed 10/21 6-7pm EVC 2315
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; TECA 1354 or CDEC 1354; 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; CDEC 1413 or concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1413; TECA 1354 or CDEC 1354; 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; CDEC 1413 or concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1413; TECA 1354 or CDEC 1354; 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.