Early Childhood Education (ECED)

ECED 100 54 Hours Early Childhood Development

An introduction to the developmental stages of children from prenatal to middle childhood with emphasis on the physical, cognitive, language and social/emotional milestones. Application of developmental and learning theories addressed. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 105 36 Hours Family and Community Relationships

Examination of the sociological relationships between family and society; institutional, racial, social, and economical factors affecting the family and the child. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 110 54 Hours Early Childhood Education, Principles and Practice

Course examines the history, basic principles, and philosophies of various types of early childhood programs, emphasizing the role of the adult and characteristics of quality programs. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, for employment in private facilities only. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 115 36 Hours Child Health and Safety

For teachers and directors of pre-schools, this course will focus on the skills and knowledge needed for developing emergency plans and responding to health and safety issues in the classroom. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 120 54 Hours Curriculum for Early Childhood Education, Introduction

Prerequisite(s): ECED 100: Early Childhood Development.

This course provides the foundation for curriculum planning, implementation, observation, assessment and evaluation. Emphasis includes modalities, learning styles, environments, activities, schedules, routines and adaptations to facilitate learning for all children. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 200 36 Hours Early Childhood Education, Science and Math

Plan, organize and implement activities that help children develop skills, appreciation and enthusiasm for science and math. Textbook Required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 205 36 Hours Children with Special Needs

This course offers a broad study of children with special needs and early childhood education as it relates to inclusion. This course covers federal and state laws and regulations, terminology and definitions, appropriate practices and intervention. This course is part of a program approved by Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 210 54 Hours Infant-Toddler Care and Education

This course explores the theories, principles and practices of an infant/toddler program. Content includes respectful, responsive care giving; licensing and regulation issues; and enriching, safe, healthy developmentally appropriate environments. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 215 36 Hours Language Arts and Literacy in Early Childhood

This course examines the teacher's role in promoting and facilitating children's emerging literacy and language development through the use of storytelling, books, songs, flannel board stories and puppetry. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services, for employment in a private facility. (Apportionment)

ECED 220 36 Hours Early Childhood Education, Creative Experiences

In this course, students explore and experience how developmentally appropriate creative experiences can enhance children's learning while developing fine motor, creative expression and problem-solving skills. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 225 36 Hours Early Childhood Education, Music and Movement

Explores areas of music and movement appropriate to a child's development through participating and experimenting. Textbook Required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)

ECED 400 54 Hours Child Care Supervision and Administration

Prerequisite(s): ECED 100 Early Childhood Development, and ECED 105 Family Community Relations, and ECED 110 ECE Program Principles and Practice, and ECED 115 Child Health and Safety, and ECED 120 Curriculum for Early Childhood Education,Introduuction.

This course covers the laws and regulations to operate a childcare center. Upon completion, the student will have learned business and management skills, health and safety, and parent/child relationship. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)