ECD Courses

ECD 40: Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (3units)

Focus on the healthy social and emotional development of young children as the foundation for children’s early learning. Students will become aware of the role of the teacher in establishing an environment that promotes the healthy social and emotional development of young children. Strongly recommended: ECD 51 and ECD 62. 3hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 50 - Early Childhood Education and Care (3 units)

Historical and contemporary systems of Early Childhood group care, career opportunities, licensing requirements, personal qualifications, differing orientations to early childhood education, developmental stages of young children as related to quality programs with developmentally appropriate curriculum. 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 51 - Prenatal to Early Childhood (3 units)

Development of the child from prenatal life to early childhood; developmental characteristics, influences affecting development in prenatal life and infancy; individual differences; physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development. Emphasis on scientific method, research strategies, historical overview, social and cultural context, methods of observing children, and theories. 3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC

ECD 52 - Childhood and Adolescence (3 units)

Development of the child from elementary school age through adolescence; physical, intellectual, social and personality factors. Emphasis on the continuity, observation, scientific methods, and stages of development. 3 hours. Grading Option: OP Transfer: CSU, UC

ECD 54: Child Health, Safety and Nutrition (3 units)

Aspects of nutrition, health and safety that promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of all children and adults who work with young children. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, state regulations, policies and procedures, common childhood illnesses, infectious diseases, school-family collaboration, emergency preparedness and Community CPR, First Aid and injury prevention. 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 59: Literacy in Early Childhood (3units)

Enhance the early literacy outcomes of young children by improving the teachers’ knowledge of early literacy development and their skills in teaching early literacy to young children from birth through school age. Strongly recommended: ECD 50. 3hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 60 - Teaching Special Needs Infants and Preschoolers (3 units)

Introduction to early childhood education for the special needs infant and preschooler. Developmental characteristics and abilities found in infants and preschoolers identified as “at risk” or handicapped. Instructional methods, assessments, interventions, learning and mainstreaming environments for the special needs infant and preschooler. Prerequisite: Early Childhood Development 51 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 61 - Literature for the Young Child (3 units)

Selection, evaluation and use of fiction, non-fiction, prose and poetry from existing written and or recorded children’s literature for appropriate class presentation. Includes puppets, flannel boards and props. Role of books in early literacy. 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 62 - Child, Family and Community (3 units)

Patterns of family living in contemporary society including the varying roles and interactions of family members; demographic, sociocultural, racial and economic factors affecting family life; relationship of the family to early care and education and to community resources. 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 63 - Early Childhood Curriculum (4 units)

Professional application of the principles of human growth and development in: the study of play based curriculum, the physical environment and learning experiences including program content, the use of materials, the facilitation and guidance of children’s experiences based on developmentally appropriate principles, the methods used to meet children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive and creative needs within cultural context. Prerequisite: ECD 50 and ECD 51 (both completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory Transfer: CSU

ECD 64 - Play: Materials and Environments (3 units)

Application of principles of human growth and development in the consideration of play materials and environments for children from birth though early elementary. The selection and development of play materials and environments that are developmentally, culturally, and age-appropriate. Prerequisite: ECD 51 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 65 - Administration (3 units)

An overview of administrative principles and practices of Early Care and Education facilities; program planning, organizational structures, financial management, personnel policies, records; nutrition program and food purchasing; relationships with families, community, and regulatory agencies; requirements of State and Federal programs; legal and ethical issues. Prerequisite: ECD 62 and ECD 63 (both completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 67 - Infant and Toddler Development and Caregiving (3 units)

Analysis of child development with emphasis on infants and toddlers. Observation of current practices in infant\toddler care giving in group settings in both centers and family day care homes. Assessments and planning of care giving techniques and environments based on principles of human development, health and safety, and legal requirements. Prerequisite: ECD 50 and ECD 51 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 68 - Program Supervision (3 units)

Management of Early Care and Education programs which includes: Strategic planning, group dynamics, supervision of staff and volunteers, development of motivation and morale, leadership skills, functions of personnel, interviewing techniques, interpersonal and group conflicts, staff evaluations, and working effectively with families and advisory boards. Designed to provide knowledge of methods and principles of working with adults in a supervisory capacity in Early Care and Education settings. Prerequisite: ECD 62 and ECD 63 (both completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 69: Child Study through Observation (3 units)

Current approaches for observing and recording the behavior of infants and young children using various scientific techniques. Effective observation that build on resecting and fostering all children’s competence, striving for objectivity and individualizing programs to meet individual children’s learning and developmental assessment. Direct observational experience and application of methods is required weekly. Prerequisite: ECD 51 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 3hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 77: Introduction to Social Services and Community Resources (2-4 units)

Introduction to social services and community resources available to children and families through various human service agencies. Methods of effective volunteer participation in community service; including assessing community needs, role of the volunteer and relationships with families and public agencies. Field placements. 1 hour lecture, 3-9 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU

ECD 78 - Language Development (3 units)

Principles of language development of young children. Skills involved in communication. Facilitating acquisition and use of communication skills. Prerequisite: ECD 51 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 79 - Anti-Bias Curriculum for Young Children (3 units)

Developing approaches which help young children and the adults who care for them to enhance human diversity, recognize social bias, and take action for their own and others’ behalf. 3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 80 - Advanced Topics in Childhood Development (1-3 units)

(May be repeated 3 times)

Development and presentation of advanced topics in Early Childhood Development. Emphasis on creative arts, math and science, music and movement. Prerequisite: ECD 63 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 1-3 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 83 - Adult Supervision (2 units)

Methods and principles of mentoring and supervising adults in early care and education settings. Emphasis on the role of experienced classroom teachers who function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, families and other staff. Prerequisite: ECD 62 and ECD 63 (both completed with a grade of “C” or higher). 2 hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 85: Mentor Seminar A (1/2 unit)

Assigned for mentor teachers in the statewide California Early Childhood Early Mentor Teacher program. Monthly seminars to explore issues related to mentor teachers’ new role as supervisors of early childhood student teachers. Content individualized to meet the needs of each Mentor. 9 hours total. Transfer: CSU

ECD 86: Mentor Seminar B (1/2 unit)

Seminar is part of the statewide California Early Childhood Mentor Teacher program. Continuing monthly seminars to further explore issues began in Mentor Seminar A mentor teachers’ role as supervisors of early childhood student teachers. Emphasis on their role as early childhood professionals. Content individualized to meet the needs of each Mentor. 9 hours total. Transfer: CSU

ECD 87: Quality Environments for Infants/ Toddlers (3 units)

Observation and analysis of infant/toddler classrooms. Design of interior and exterior learning environment to meet the developmental needs of children birth to 36months. Using observations and developmental charts, students will plan appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers. Influence of responsive and culturally sensitive relationships with children and their parents on children’s development. Strongly recommended: ECD 67. 3hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 88: Early Childhood Environments (1/2 unit)

Assessing the early childhood learning environment and analyzing the outcomes helps early childhood professionals to improve the quality of their programs. Students will understand and use the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) to assess the physical environment, basic care, curriculum, schedule, program, child teacher interaction and parent and staff education of a child care setting. 9 total hours. Transfer: CSU

ECD 89: Issues in Early Childhood Education (1 unit)

(Maybe repeated 3 times)

Series of workshops offered on a variety of topics, which are current and relevant to early childhood professionals. (Specific topic to appear in schedule of classes). 18 hours.

ECD 90 - Supervised Experience (4 units)

Direct experience working with young children. Observation and evaluation of individual children, group activities, roles of adults in the preschool and the entire school program. Planning instructional activities, developing educational plans, planning parent conferences, and discussion of on-site experiences. Prerequisites: ECD 55 (May be taken concurrently) and ECD 63. 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU

ECD 91: Adaptive Curriculum for Children with Exceptional Needs (3units)
Direct experience working with young children in special day classes or inclusive settings: application of best practices of both the fields of early childhood development and special education in adapting curriculum to meet the individual needs of children within an inclusive classroom setting. Observation of the assessment process by the special education team and assisting in the implementation of the educational plan. Prerequisite: ECD 60 and ECD 90 (each completed with a grade of “C” or better). 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU

ECD 95 - Work Experience (1-3 units)

(Work Experience courses may be repeated up to a total of 16 units)

College supervised on-the-job training in early childhood programs. Cooperative effort between student, supervisor and instructor to accomplish professional work objectives and broaden experiences. Corequisite: ECD 96. 5-15 hours experience per week. Transfer: CSU

ECD 96 - Work Experience (1 unit)

(Work Experience courses may be repeated up to a total of 16 units)

Discussion and analysis of typical problems encountered by employees at the workplace. Application of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Code of Ethical Conduct to difficult situations that occur at the job site. Develop and complete measurable developmentally appropriate goals in early care and education settings. Corequisite: ECD 95. 1 hour. Transfer: CSU