Early Childhood 100AD- Parent/Infant Workshop (1)
This course is designed for expectant parents or parents of babies not yet walking. Effective ways of encouraging all levels of infant development. Class members will have opportunities to interact with infants in a supervised setting. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. One hour lecture, one hour workshop activity. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 101AD- Parent/Toddler Workshop (1)
Laboratory workshop designed for parents and their toddlers. Effective ways of encouraging all levels of development will be presented. Parents will have opportunities to interact with their children in a supervised setting. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. One hour lecture, one and one-half hour workshop activity. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 102AD- Parent/Child Preschool Workshop (2)
Workshop designed for parents and their children between the ages of 27 and 60 months. Through active participation with their children in a preschool setting, parents will learn ways of stimulating their child's development, alternative methods of child management, and different styles of adult/child communication patterns. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. One hour lecture, two hours workshop activity. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 105- Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of early childhood education for children birth through age 12. Included are objectives, philosophies, and history of these programs, as well as career opportunities. Field trips will be taken to see the various programs discussed. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 126- Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Child Development (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 180.
An overview of the different microcultures to which students belong and the importance of understanding their own culture. Microcultures discussed are class, ethnicity and race, gender, exceptionality, and age. Emphasis will be placed on the social and cultural conditions that influence education. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 130- Language Arts in the Preschool (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 180 or concurrent enrollment.
This course covers the development of literacy skills in children ages birth to 5 years. Included are activities such as book selection, story telling, finger plays, flannel stories, language centers, early writing, alphabetic and phonemic awareness. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 131- Creativity for Children (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 180.
Methods for fostering creativity in children and teachers. Emphasis will be on cultivating music and art expression through application of developmental theory. TB clearance required. Two hours lecture, one hour laboratory, two hours arranged. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 132- Science for Young Children (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 180.
Physical and natural science activities that encourage children's thinking and problem solving skills. Emphasis on the development of programs and materials that allow for exploration and/or experimentation. The course also covers the development of physical and logico-mathematical knowledge. A portion of the course will cover food and nutrition. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 155- Early Childhood Development Through Play (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 180.
Use of play in the classroom to support the developing child. Emphasis on the value of play as a tool for learning in the cognitive, psycho-social and physical domains. Includes role of the teacher, role of the environment and characteristics of developmentally appropriate programs. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 156- Early Childhood Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 155.
Beginning practical experiences that focus on establishing relationships with children and developing guidance, observation, play entry, and collaboration techniques in facilitating learning. TB clearance required. One hour lecture, three and one-half hours laboratory. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 157- Guidance for Young Children (3)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 155.
Course covers theories of behavior, guidance techniques, and parent communication. Emphasis on developing an understanding of children's behavior and encouraging positive esteem while helping the child work toward self-control. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 165- Observing and Recording Child Behavior (2) (12 week course)
Prerequisite: Human Development 180.
A variety of observation tools, individual anecdotal and running records, time and event samplings, checklists, rating scales and case studies are discussed and practiced. TB clearance required. Three hours lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 174- Building Partnerships with Families (3)
Practical approaches to building relationships with parents through effective communication techniques and supporting families of children with identified or suspected special needs. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 199AD- Current Issues in Early Childhood (.5-2) (1-8 week course)
Current issues in the field of early childhood education, rotating through a variety of topics, such as working with parents, public policy, and curriculum updates. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Four to nine hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 200- Preschool Programs--The Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 155.
Curriculum planning for preschool programs based on the individual developmental needs of the child. Emphasis on the importance of observations, schedule, routines, and parent communication. Introduction to the philosophy and history of early childhood education. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 201- Early Childhood Field Experience (3)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 200, or concurrent enrollment, and Early Childhood 156
Practical experiences in preschool programs that focus on the individualized curriculum that addresses all areas of development, routines, and the role of the teacher. Course also covers observation and evaluation of children in play situations, the development of indoor and outdoor environments, positive guidance techniques, and staff relationships. TB clearance required. Two hours lecture, seven hours field experience. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 211- CDA Portfolio for Classroom Teachers (3)
Preparation of portfolio to demonstrate competency in meeting the specific needs of children in an early childhood classroom as required for the Child Development Associate credential. Approved for Head Start program. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 218- Infant/Toddler Curriculum (2) (12 week course)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 220.
Planning indoor and outdoor infant/toddler curriculum based on children's interests. Focus on documentation, evaluation, communication of curriculum goals, and children's progress with emphasis on making adaptations for the child with special needs. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 220- Infant/Toddler Programs (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 184.
Various kinds of programs for infants and toddlers, including philosophies and program emphasis, appropriate routine learning experiences, environments, and provisions for the health and safety of infants and toddlers. Focus on the role of teacher in facilitating the child's growth through play. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 221- Infant and Toddler Field Experience (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 184 and Early Childhood 218 or concurrent enrollment.
Participation in day care and half-day programs for infants and toddlers. TB clearance required. Two hours lecture, seven hours field/clinical. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 229- School-Age Creative Activities (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 182.
School-age movement, recreation, and creative activities suitable for after school child care. The course also includes planning and implementing an appropriate program. Two hours lecture, one hour non-lecture, two hours arranged.. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 230- Early Primary Curriculum: Materials and Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 182.
Developmental characteristics of the child age 5-8 years. Course covers cognitive learning theory, developmentally appropriate curriculum practices, role of the teacher, staff relationships, and parent communication. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 231- School-Age Field Experience (3)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 229.
Assigned participation in routines and activities in after-school child care programs. TB clearance required. Two hours lecture, six hours non-lecture. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 232- Primary Aide Field Experience (3)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 230 or concurrent enrollment.
The student will participate in routines and activities in an early primary school classroom. TB clearance required. Two hours lecture, six hours non-lecture. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 240- Inclusion of Children with Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: Human Development 210.
This course will explore the inclusion of infants, toddlers, and children with special needs in early childhood settings. Topics will include foundations of inclusive practices, assessing disability services, collaborating with specialists, and specific strategies for the classroom. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 241- Field Experience with Children with Special Needs (3)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 240.
Participation with children with special needs in local schools and agencies. The student will develop specific techniques used by parents, staff, and care providers, and will work with an early intervention specialist to follow children's service plans in a natural environment. TB clearance required. Two hours lecture, six hours field experience. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 261- Learning Title 22 (.5) (1-8 week course)
Point by point discussion of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapters 1 and 2 regulations for child care program. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. One to nine hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 262- Disaster Preparedness for Child Care (.5) (1-8 week course)
A study of considerations of natural or man-made disasters to assist child care providers in the development of a comprehensive plan to ensure an effective response to emergency situations. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. One to nine hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 263- Child Abuse I.D. and Referral (.5) (1-8 week course)
Ways to identify children who are abused and programs to assist both the child and the offender. Discussion of state mandated reporting system and procedures in recordkeeping for the teacher and director in a child care program. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. One to nine hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 275- Early Childhood Administration--Program (3)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 200 or 220 or 229.
Supervision and administration of an early childhood program with emphasis on theories, principles, concepts of program and curriculum development, legal, financial, and administrative policies, and program evaluation. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 276- Early Childhood Management (3)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 275.
Supervision and administration of an early childhood program with emphasis on leadership, personnel management, communication, problem solving, working with parents, financial, and ethical issues. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |
Early Childhood 277- Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Programs (2) (12 week course)
Prerequisite: Early Childhood 200 or 220 or 229 or 240.
Methods and principles of supervising adults in early childhood programs. Emphasis on the role of experienced teachers who function as mentors while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and staff. Three hours. Tranfer Credit: CSU. |