Academic Catalog 2019-2020

(*) Indicates equivalent accepted from CC if a grade C- or above is earned *ECE 2013 Foundations of Early Childhood Development (CHD 120) *ECE 2023 Safe and Healthy Settings for Young Children (HLT 135)

 ECE 2033 Infant/Child/Toddler Development *ECE 2043 Guiding Young Children (CHD 205)  ECE 3063 Body-Brain Based Learning

*ECE 3083 Observing and Assessing Young Children (CHD 265) *ECE 3033 Introduction to the Exceptional Child (CHD 210)  ECE 4093 Program Development for Young Children *ECE 4103 Family, School and Community Involvement  ECE 3203 Literature for Young Children *ECE 4003 Integrating Science, Math and Social Studies into ECE (CHD 146)

 ECE 4123 Practicum I  ECE 4143 Practicum II

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION ECE 2013 Foundations of Early Childhood Development

An overview of early childhood development for young children and their families. This course includes a study of vital research and philosophies, societal changes, needs of young children, program differentiation, and future trends. ECE 2023 Safe & Healthy Settings for the Young Child This course is a study of the basic principles of health as they relate to the child in various settings (families, childcare centers, primary classrooms, and the community as a whole). Topics related to the development of learning environments that promote healthy/safe as- pects will be explored. ECE 2033 Infant/Toddler/Child Development This course provides an in-depth study of cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical devel- opment of the young children ages’ birth to six. Development, care, and guidance issues will also be examined in conjunction with numerous developmental theories.  Family and The student will develop the skills and techniques necessary in handling behavioral and disciplinary issues of the child from birth through age six. Students will also organize and design creative experiences and activities for children from birth through age six in a vari- ety of professional settings that will focus on social and emotional development of young children. ECE 3033 Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child This course is designed as a study of the characteristics of young children with excep- tionalities, including gifted and talented, and to provide for their guidance in a childcare setting. Special attention is paid to developmental disabilities and issues such as attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, child abuse, cultural diversity and family dynamics. The course also includes a study of the legal aspects, regulatory requirements, and expectations associated with identification, assessment and guidance of young children with disabilities, addressing the rights and responsibilities of parents, instructors, and centers as they relate to young children. other associated agents will be explored. ECE 2043 Guiding Young Children

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