Archives: Courses
CDEC 2387 W – Internship – Child Care Provider / Assistant (3,1,15).
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. May be repeated if topics and outcomes vary.
CDEC 2326 W – Administration of Programs for Children I (3,3,0).
A practical application of management procedures for early care and education programs, including a study of operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication. Prerequisite: Six hours of child development course work or advisor approval.
CDEC 2324 W – Child Development Associate Training III (3,2,2).
continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). The three functional areas of study include family, program management, and professionalism.
CDEC 2322 W – Child Development Associate Training II (3,2,2).
A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social and guidance.
CDEC 2315 W – Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education (3,3,0).
An overview of diverse cultural and multilingual education including familial relationships, community awareness, diversity, and the needs of each and every child.
CDEC 1359 W – Children with Special Needs (3,3,0).
A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues.
CDEC 1358 W – Creative Arts for Early Childhood (3,3,0).
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking for children from birth through age eight.
CDEC 1356 W – Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood (3,3,0).
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching language and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum to children from birth through age eight.
CDEC 1319 W – Child Guidance (3,2,2).
An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences.
CDEC 1317 W – Child Development Associate Training I (3,2,2).
Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). Topics include CDA overview, observation skills, and child growth and development. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication.