Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - ALL COURSES
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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:20:49
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 23 - December 12
CDEC 1303 Families, School, and Community
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [24/20] 16197 Lec 004 CYP 2221 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Crawford, Michelle
+ [13/18] 16196 Lec 002 EVC 3154 M 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Spear, Gale
+ [18/16] 16195 Lec 001 EVC 9227 MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
TECA 1303 Families, School and Community.
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
E+ [24/20] 19904 Lec 001 CYP 2221 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Crawford, Michelle
E+ [0/18] 19906 Lec 003 EVC 1210 M 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Spear, Gale
E+ [18/16] 19905 Lec 002 EVC 9227 MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm OH Hamilton, Sandra
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [18/13] 16198 Lec 001 EVC 9227 MW 10:30am - 11:50am OH Hamilton, Sandra
+ [18/12] 20816 Lec 002 EVC 1208 W 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Crawford, Michelle
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
E+ [18/13] 19907 Lec 001 EVC 9227 MW 10:30am - 11:50am OH Hamilton, Sandra
E+ [18/12] 20827 Lec 002 EVC 1208 W 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Crawford, Michelle
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [18/14] 16200 Lec 001 EVC 3205 Th 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Hernandez, Amanda
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
E+ [18/14] 19909 Lec 001 EVC 3205 Th 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Hernandez, Amanda
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [23/24] 20831 Lec 003 EVC 2311 M 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Yeatman, June
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [18/15] 16203 Lec 002 EVC 3154 TTh 10:30am - 11:50am OH Peyton, Diana
+ [20/13] 20858 Lec 001 EVC 9213 W 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Lachewitz, Ellen
+ [24/17] 16205 Lec 009 SAC 1318 M 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Lachewitz, Ellen
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [18/15] 19911 Lec 002 EVC 3154 TTh 10:30am - 11:50am OH Peyton, Diana
E [20/13] 20902 Lec 001 EVC 9213 W 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Lachewitz, Ellen
E [24/17] 19913 Lec 009 SAC 1318 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Lachewitz, Ellen
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs
Req. 13 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [16/20] 16207 Lec 002 EVC 3156 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Welsh, Linda
CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
Req. 36 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [14/18] 16208 Lec 001 EVC 9109 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
+ [15/18] 20996 Lec 002 EVC 2311 W 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Spear, Gale
CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I
Req: must be currently working directly with young children in a child care setting
[15/16] 16209 Lec 001 EVC 1210 M 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
[9/16] 16210 Lec 002 EVC 3207 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
CDEC 1458 Creative Arts for Early Childhood
+ [11/18] 16211 Lec 002 EVC 8101 Th 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Jolley, Patricia
CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II
CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II
Req: Must be currently working directly with young children in a child care setting.
P+ [0/16] 16215 Lec 002 EVC 3205 M 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Chance, Gwendolyn
CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III
Req: Must be currently working directly with young children in a child care setting.
P+ [10/16] 16216 Lec 001 EVC 3205 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH McCreary, Patricia
P+ [14/16] 16217 Lec 003 EVC 2313 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Gartner, Susan
P+ [12/16] 16218 Lec 004 EVC 3207 Th 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH McCreary, Patricia
P+ [15/16] 21006 Lec 002 EVC 1212 Th 6:00pm - 8:50pm OH Changwatchai, Nira
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [24/20] 16199 DIL 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
16199 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu - MANDATORY On-Campus
Orientation: Attend either Sat 8/21 noon-2pm RGC 337 or Wed 8/25 5-7pm EVC 8103
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
E+ [24/20] 19908 DIL 004 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
19908 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu - MANDATORY On-Campus
Orientation: Attend either Sat 8/21 noon-2pm RGC 337 or Wed 8/25 5-7pm EVC 8103
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [24/18] 16201 DIL 002 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hernandez, Amanda
16201 - Internet access recommended. A. Hernandez, 223.5203, email: ahernand@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend either Sat 8/21 9-11am RGC 337 or Tue
8/24 6-8pm EVC Room changed to 3219.
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
E+ [24/18] 19910 DIL 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hernandez, Amanda
19910 - Internet access recommended. A. Hernandez, 223.5203, email: ahernand@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend either Sat 8/21 9-11am RGC 337 or Tue
8/24 6-8pm EVC Room changed to 3219.
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [24/23] 16202 DIL 002 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Leonard, Sheri
16202 - Internet access recommended. S. Leonard, 223.5201, email: sleonard@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend either Sat 8/21 11am-1pm RGC 331 or Mon
8/23 6-8pm EVC 8103
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [24/22] 16204 DIL 006 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
16204 - Internet access recommended. G. Spear, 223.5201, email: gales@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: attend either Sat 8/21 11am-noon RGC 341 OR attend
Wed 8/25 3-5pm EVC 8103
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [24/22] 19912 DIL 006 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
19912 - Internet access recommended. G. Spear, 223.5201, email: gales@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: attend either Sat 8/21 11am-noon RGC 341 OR attend
Wed 8/25 3-5pm EVC 8103
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs
Req. 13 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [11/24] 16206 DIL 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Welsh, Linda
16206 - Internet access recommended. L. Welsh, 223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu
MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend either Sat 8/21 11am-1pm RGC 320 or Wed
8/25 6-8pm EVC 8127
CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I
+ [18/13] 16212 DIL 001 HYD Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
16212 is a hybrid section. Part of the course instruction is in a classroom, the
other is by the Internet. Students must have internet access and be computer literate
to enroll. G. Spear, 223.5201, email: gales@austincc.edu - MANDATORY Online information
is at www.austincc.edu/gales within the 1st 2 weeks of class. Full information
is announced on that webpage about the MANDATORY onsite orientation/1st class meeting
on August 26th 6–8pm at EVC room 3154 AND other MANDATORY onsite meetings.
CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II
+ [18/13] 16213 DIL 002 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
16213 - Internet access required. G. Spear, 223.5201, email: gales@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY Online orientation information is at www.austincc.edu/gales within the
1st 2 weeks of class.
12 Week Session September 20 - December 12
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [24/20] 20396 DIL 004 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
20396 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu - MANDATORY On-Campus
Orientation: Attend Wed 9/22 5-7pm EVC 3154
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children.
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
E+ [24/20] 20651 DIL 005 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Hamilton, Sandra
20651 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu - MANDATORY On-Campus
Orientation: Attend Wed 9/22 5-7pm EVC 3154
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler
Req. 16 hours of lab participation - To be announced in class.
+ [24/23] 20397 DIL 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Leonard, Sheri
20397 - Internet access recommended. S. Leonard, 223.5201, email: sleonard@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY on-campus orientation: attend Mon 9/20 6-8pm EVC 8107
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [24/22] 21261 DIL 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
21261 - Internet access recommended. G. Spear, 223.5201, email: gales@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: attend Wed 9/22 3-5pm EVC 3154
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [24/22] 21262 DIL 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
21262 - Internet access recommended. G. Spear, 223.5201, email: gales@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: attend Wed 9/22 3-5pm EVC 3154
8 Week Session October 18 - December 12
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development
+ [0/24] 20182 DIL 008 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
20182 - Internet access recommended. G. Spear, 223.5201, email: gales@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: attend Wed 10/20 3-5pm EVC 3154
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development.
E [0/24] 21263 DIL 004 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Spear, Gale
21263 - Internet access recommended. G. Spear, 223.5201, email: gales@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY On-Campus Orientation: attend Wed 10/20 3-5pm EVC 3154
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 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.