ECE 300    Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to early childhood education, including an overview of the history of the field, evolution of professional practices and ethics, educational principles that support child development from birth through the school-age years, and teaching practices based on observation, documentation, and interpretation of children's behavior.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 261     14741
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN BUS 143     12429
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     12903
On-Campus

ECE 312    Child Development    3 Units

Same As: FCS 312
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D9; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4G; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed for students to study the growth and development of children from the prenatal stage through adolescence. For each stage of development, the physical, cognitive, linguistic, social-moral, and emotional aspects of development with attention to both typical as well as atypical development in each area is discussed. Included are the influences of culture, family, and the environment. The material on this course is designed as a foundation for teaching, nursing, early childhood education, and parenting. (Credit offered for ECE 312 or FCS 312, but not both.)

ECE 314    The Child, the Family and the Community    3 Units

Same As: FCS 314 and SOC 312
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and FCS 312 or ECE 312; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area D7; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4G; IGETC Area 4J
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an examination of the developing child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community and emphasizing historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. Influences on growth and development including media, social class, gender, sexual orientation, racial/ethnic groups, and their relationship to family behavior will be studied. Students will identify and evaluate personal family dynamics and consequences. (Students may receive credit for ECE 314, FCS 314, or SOC 312, maximum one course.)

ECE 320    Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education    4 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 300, ECE 312, or FCS 312 with a grade of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Students must show proof of negative T.B. test prior to participating in the lab.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: In this supervised field experience course, students are enrolled in both a lecture and lab section. During weekly in-class meetings with the instructor, students are presented the developmentally appropriate theory which grounds curriculum and interactions in high quality early childhood education classrooms. Students are required to attend a lab section each week where they have the opportunity to apply and practice what they are learning in the lecture section. Topics include principles of curriculum development, classroom design, and child guidance. The students will be assigned to the Campus Child Development Center during specific times of the day for supervised laboratory experiences. Students may also complete up to 50 percent of their lab hours at selected sites. (108 hours of laboratory experience are required for completion.)

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
T            12:00PM-01:40PM   LEC   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 208     
TTh          08:30AM-11:35AM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     11397
MW           09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     11399
MW           02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     13765
TTh          02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     13767
Please select one Laboratory from the four Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture for Tuesday 12:00 pm - 1:40 pm.
On-Campus

ECE 321     Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education    4 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 320 with a grade of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Students must show proof of negative T.B. test prior to participating in the lab.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This advanced practicum course provides supervised field experience in an early childhood education program. Students will participate as teachers in a classroom with young children and attend weekly lectures. Students will plan and implement long-term curriculum projects with young children, applying their skills in observation, assessment, documentation, and interpretation of children's work. Students will develop and supervise the overall setting for learning and demonstrate skill in guiding children's behavior, managing groups, and building relationships with children and families. Students will be assigned to the Campus Child Development Center or selected schools for supervised laboratory practicum.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Th           12:00PM-01:40PM   LEC   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 208     
TTh          08:30AM-11:35AM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     15017
MW           09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     15019
MW           02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     15021
TTh          02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   L.Perry              SCC MAIN CDC 135     15023
Please select one Laboratory from the four Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture for Thursday 12:00 pm - 1:40 pm.
On-Campus

ECE 342    Constructive Math and Science in Early Childhood Education    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The course is an introduction to the constructivist approach to teaching mathematics and science in early childhood education. The content and teaching techniques support the perspective that children construct knowledge through a dynamic, interactive process that facilitates their development of working theories relating to math and science. The course introduces concepts aligned with California Preschool Learning Foundations in Mathematics.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   D.Zaragoza           SCC MAIN CDC 208     14475
On-Campus

ECE 350    Introduction to Elementary Teaching with Field Experience    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: FCS 312 or ECE 312 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a career exploration course with an early field experience for those students considering the field of K-8 teaching. It includes a supervised field placement of three hours weekly in a local elementary school in addition to weekly class meetings on campus. It will fulfill one of the early field experiences for the CSUS blended liberal studies major. Course content includes the profession and culture of teaching, observation skills, communication skills, diversity and social issues. Students' field experiences will integrate and apply the course content. Students will also complete a service learning project at participating schools.

ECE 358    Activities for the School-Age Child (Six to Fourteen Years)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and FCS 312 or ECE 312; and FCS 314 or ECE 314 or SOC 312; and ECE 356; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will study developmentally appropriate activities for the school-age child (K-8). Topics include conflict management, construction, diversity, music, movement, science, nature, and drama. Students will explore other topics such as cooperative program planning, environments, guidance techniques and the importance of positive interpersonal relationships between the adults and the children in a school-age care program. As a semester project, the design, implementation and evaluation of school-age activities become the responsibility of the students.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   N.Lorenz             SCC MAIN CDC 208     14477
On-Campus

ECE 360    Art in Early Childhood    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a study of the use of creative visual art in early childhood education programs. The appropriate use of art materials and activities for children at different developmental stages will be reinforced. Children's use of creative arts to represent their experiences and feelings will be examined as a developmental stage in the use of symbols and the development of literacy. The integration of creative art processes across the curriculum and the adaptation of these processes to support young children's development will be emphasized.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   L.Weatherspoon       SCC MAIN CDC 208     14479
On-Campus

ECE 362    Music for Children    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides the fundamentals of music for early childhood professionals working with children from infancy through early childhood. Theoretical perspectives are blended with practical classroom applications. The use of music and movement to develop pre-academic skills, in classroom management, for community building, and to facilitate transitions will be presented. The course explores the place of children's music and movement in various cultures and traditions and teaches how to involve children in the diversity of musical traditions.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           08:30AM-09:50AM   LEC   M.Schultz            West Sac WSC 214     32437
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.

ECE 400    Children with Exceptional Needs    3 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 312 or FCS 312 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of the developmental issues, characteristics, and learning differences of children from birth to adolescence with exceptional needs, including gifted and talented. Current educational strategies including assessment and curriculum design will be presented. Community resources, advocacy, and challenges for children with exceptional needs and their families will be examined.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
M            06:00PM-09:25PM   LEC   N.O'Connor           Davis Cntr Davis 106 31537
Off-Campus - Valley Oak, Room 14, 1400 East 8th Street, Davis.

ECE 410    Health and Safety in Child Care Settings    1 Unit

Same As: HEED 330
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 310 with grades of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course covers health and safety issues in child care centers and family day care homes. Topics include pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pediatric first aid, and preventative health practices such as control of infectious diseases, injury prevention, nutrition, sanitation, and emergency preparedness and evacuation. This course meets requirements of mandated training for child care providers. (Student may receive credit for ECE 410 or HEED 330, but not both).

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
T            04:00PM-06:05PM   LEC   J.Tanner             SCC MAIN CDC 208     12803
T            06:30PM-08:35PM   LEC   J.Tanner             SCC MAIN CDC 208     13945
On-Campus

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 17-May 15
Sa           08:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   J.Tanner             West Sac WSC 215     13557
Five meetings: April 17 and 24; May 1, 8, and 15.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.

ECE 415    Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition    3 Units

Same As: FCS 346 and NUTRI 320
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and LIBR 318; and MATH 34; and ECE 410 or HEED 330; and FCS 312 or ECE 312; and FCS 314 or ECE 314 or SOC 312; and NUTRI 300 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The key components that ensure the health, safety, and nutrition of both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Students will be introduced to early childhood curriculum, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to child health, safety, and nutrition. Course emphasis is placed on integrating and maintaining the optimal health, safety, and nutritional concepts in everyday planning and program development for all children. Projects related to health, safety, and nutrition education as well as optional field trips may be included as part of the curriculum. (Students may receive credit for exactly one of the following: ECE 415, FCS 346, or NUTRI 320.)

ECE 420    Administration of Child Development Centers    3 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 300 and ECE 312, same as FCS 312, with grades of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course in the elements of program planning, legal requirements, supervision and personnel administration for early childhood education and care facilities that serve families and children. The emphasis in this course is on privately funded facilities licensed under the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing, Title 22, Health and Safety Code.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   M.Schultz            West Sac WSC 114     32438
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1115 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento.

ECE 422    Advanced Coordination and Supervision of Child Development Programs    3 Units

Prerequisite: ECE 320 or 420 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: At least one year of experience working with children in a child care and development program.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an advanced course in the administration and coordination of multi-faceted Child Development Programs. The focus of the course will be programs funded with public money or administered by a board of directors. Additional emphasis will be on personnel management including teacher classifications under the Child Development Permit Matrix. This course meets the requirements of the Education Code under Title 5 and the Commission for Teacher Credentialing, California Site Supervisor Permit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Quintana           SCC MAIN RHS 273     15587
On-Campus

ECE 424    Adult Supervision: Mentoring in a Collaborative Learning Setting    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course is a study of the methods and principles of the collaborative learning approach with emphasis on supervising teachers in early childhood education. Emphasis is on the role of a mentor who functions to guide the teaching team while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents and their staff. This course satisfies the adult supervision requirement for receiving a supervising teacher permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
T            07:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     15589
On-Campus

ECE 455    Environment Rating Scales in Early Childhood Programs    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course examines Environment Rating Scales (Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood, School Age Programs and Family Child Care) as tools for quality improvement in a variety of child development programs. Emphasis is given to theory and best practices in order to evaluate classrooms, materials, and interactions between adults and children.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 30-Feb 27
Sa           09:00AM-03:30PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN CDC 208     31654
Three meetings: January 30, February 13 and 27.
On-Campus

ECE 498    Work Experience in Early Childhood Education    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100 with grades of "C" or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Employment or volunteer work in a position related to Early Childhood Education and enrolled in a minimum for 7 units which may include Work Experience in Early Childhood Education. Students must show proof of negative T.B. test prior to employment or volunteering in an early care and education program according to the state requirements for licensed out of home care for children.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 162 hours LAB
Description: This course provides work experience in early childhood settings, primarily child care and development centers, with opportunities to work with children, infancy through the school age years. By combining volunteer or paid work experience with college training, jobs are used as earning settings and together with the employer and college instructor establish learning objectives for the semester. Enrollment is dependent on employment or on availability of voluntary work placement. The student is required to fulfill 18 lecture and 75 hours of related, paid work experience or 60 hours of volunteer work experience for one unit; 75 or 60 hours of related work experience for each additional unit. This course may be taken four times for a maximum of eight units.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Th           07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     10081
TBA          TBA               LAB   K.Tibbals            SCC MAIN RHS 273     
On-Campus