Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - OPEN COURSES

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Updated: 11/22/2009 16:25:33

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.

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
CDEC 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant I Must be taken concurrently with CDEC-1392. 

+	[10/12]	04244	Prat	001	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Welsh, Linda
CDEC 1303 Families, School, and Community Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
+	[18/18]	04245	Lec	001	EVC	3154	MW	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Hamilton, Sandra
TECA 1303 Families, School and Community Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
E+	[18/18]	07106	Lec	001	EVC	3154	MW	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Hamilton, Sandra
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
+	[18/15]	04249	Lec	004	EVC	3154	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Hamilton, Sandra
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children. Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
E+	[18/15]	07110	Lec	004	EVC	3154	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Hamilton, Sandra
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
+	[18/20]	04252	Lec	001	EVC	9107	W	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Yeatman, June
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development 
+	[18/18]	04254	Lec	001	EVC	3154	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Peyton, Diana
+	[18/17]	04257	Lec	006	EVC	2313	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Jolley, Patricia
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development. 
E	[18/18]	07113	Lec	001	EVC	3154	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Peyton, Diana
E	[18/17]	07116	Lec	006	EVC	3205	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Jolley, Patricia
CDEC 1392 Special Topics in Child Development Must be taken concurrently with CDEC-1166 
+	[10/12]	04261	Lec	001	EVC	3209	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Welsh, Linda
CDEC 1393 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education and Teaching Must be taken concurrently with CDEC-2166; requires 4-8 hours of lab participation at the ACC Children's Lab School 
+	[10/12]	04262	Lec	001	EVC	3154	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Spear, Gale
04262 Topic: Appropriate Teaching Methods
CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I Req: Must be currently working directly with young children in a child care setting. 
	[4/16]	04264	Lec	001	EVC	3209	Th	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Hernandez, Amanda
CDEC 1419 Child Guidance Req. 39 hours of lab participation - TBA 
+	[17/18]	04266	Lec	001	EVC	3154	Th	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Changwatchai, Nira
CDEC 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience) -- Child Care Provider/Assistant II Must be taken concurrently with CDEC-1393 
+	[10/12]	04267	Prat	001	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Spear, Gale
CDEC 2341 The School Age Child Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
+	[17/18]	04270	Lec	001	EVC	3154	W	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Spear, Gale
CDEC 2407 Math and Science for Early Childhood Req. 39 hours of lab participation - TBA 
+	[11/18]	04271	Lec	001	EVC	3154	M	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Tanco, Eunice
CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II Req: Must be currently working directly with young children in a child care setting. 
P+	[6/16]	04274	Lec	004	EVC	3205	M	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Changwatchai, Nira
P+	[10/16]	04272	Lec	001	EVC	9213	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Changwatchai, Nira
CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III Req: Must be currently working directly with young children in a child care setting. 
P+	[19/16]	04275	Lec	001	EVC	3209	W	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Hernandez, Amanda


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
+	[24/16]	04248	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hamilton, Sandra
04248 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu - MANDATORY on-campus 
orientation: Attend Sat 1/16 noon-2pm RGC 105 OR Wed 1/20 6-8pm EVC 8107
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children. Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
E+	[24/16]	07109	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hamilton, Sandra
07109 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu - MANDATORY on-campus 
orientation: Attend Sat 1/16 noon-2pm RGC 105 OR Wed 1/20 6-8pm EVC 8107
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
+	[24/22]	04251	OPC	001	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Welsh, Linda
04251 - L. Welsh, 223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: 
Attend Sat 1/16 9-11am RGC 110 OR Wed 1/20 8-10pm EVC TBA.
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child. Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
E+	[24/22]	07112	OPC	001	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Welsh, Linda
07112 - L. Welsh, 223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: 
Attend Sat 1/16 9-11am RGC 110 OR Wed 1/20 8-10pm EVC TBA
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development 
+	[24/21]	04256	OPC	003	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Lachewitz, Ellen
04256 - E. Lachewitz, 223.5201 for info, email: elachewi@austincc.edu - MANDATORY 
on-campus orientation: Attend either Sat 1/16 9-11am RGC 105 or Tue 1/19 5-7pm EVC 
TBA
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development. 
E	[24/21]	07115	OPC	003	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Lachewitz, Ellen
07115 - E. Lachewitz, 223.5201 for info, email: elachewi@austincc.edu - MANDATORY 
on-campus orientation: Attend either Sat 1/16 9-11am RGC 105 or Tue 1/19 5-7pm EVC 
TBA
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 
+	[15/24]	04259	OPC	001	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Welsh, Linda
04259 - Internet access recommended. Req: 13 hours of lab participation. L. Welsh, 
223.5222, email: lwelsh@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus orientation: Attend Sat 
1/16 11am-1pm RGC 110 OR Wed 1/20 6-8pm EVC 2315
CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I 
+	[18/6]	04421	OPC	002	HYD	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Spear, Gale
04421 - 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. 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 at this webpage about the MANDATORY onsite 
orientation meeting and  other MANDATORY onsite meetings also.
CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II 
+	[18/6]	05729	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Spear, Gale
05729 - 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 February 15 - May 16
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
+	[24/16]	03355	OPC	003	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hamilton, Sandra
03355 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu  - MANDATORY On-Campus 
Orientation: Attend Wed 2/17 6-8pm EVC 2315
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children. Req. 16 hours of lab participation - TBA 
E+	[24/16]	03559	OPC	003	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Hamilton, Sandra
03559 - S. Hamilton, 223.5208, email: sandrah@austincc.edu - MANDATORY On-Campus 
Orientation: Attend Wed 2/17 6-8pm EVC 2315
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development 
+	[24/21]	03357	OPC	004	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Lachewitz, Ellen
03357 - E. Lachewitz, 223.5201 for info, email: elachewi@austincc.edu - MANDATORY 
on-campus orientation: Attend Tue 2/16 5-7pm EVC TBA
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development. 
E	[24/21]	03560	OPC	004	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Lachewitz, Ellen
03560 - E. Lachewitz, 223.5201 for info, email: elachewi@austincc.edu - MANDATORY 
on-campus orientation: Attend Tue 2/16 5-7pm EVC TBA


8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development 
+	[24/21]	03167	OPC	005	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Lachewitz, Ellen
03167 - E. Lachewitz, 223.5201 for info, email: elachewi@austincc.edu - MANDATORY 
on-campus orientation: Attend Tue 3/23 5-7pm EVC TBA
TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development. 
E	[24/21]	03306	OPC	005	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Lachewitz, Ellen
03306 - E. Lachewitz, 223.5201 for info, email: elachewi@austincc.edu - MANDATORY 
on-campus orientation: Attend Tue 3/23 5-7pm EVC TBA


Course Descriptions All Courses 
CDEC 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant I
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. 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. 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: 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. 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 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. Offered in Spring. Observation Strategies for Teaching- A study of attitudes and behaviors pertinent to child development and to the student's professional development. Emphasis is placed on observing and recording children's behaviors and utilizing this information in an applied setting; professional ethic; and the workplace. 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. Corequisites: 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. Offered in Spring. Appropriate Teaching Methods- 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. Prerequisite: CDEC 1392, CDA credit, or department approval and DEVR 0303 and DEVW 0403 or satisfactory score on appropriate placement test. Corequisites: CDEC 2166 and 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. Prerequisite: TECA 1311 or CDEC 1311; 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. 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 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience) -- Child Care Provider/Assistant II
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. 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 department approval. 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: 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. 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 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. 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 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; 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 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.