Child Care & Dev (CDEC)
CDEC 1167
Capstone: Field Study Infant/Toddler
CRT HRS:1 LEC HRS:0 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:7
This course provides practical, general workplace training in the Child Care field supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and the student.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of CDEC 1319 with a "C" or better and permission from the department.
CDEC 1313
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is a study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children.
Prerequisite: None.
CDEC 1319
Child Guidance
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:2 LAB HRS:2 OTH HRS:0
This course is an exploration of guidance strategies for promoting pro-social behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis is placed on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement and cultural influences. It will include practical application through direct participation with children. This course includes 32 hours of field experience.
Prerequisite: None.
CDEC 1321
The Infant and Toddler
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is a study of appropriate infant and toddler (birth to 3 years) programs, including an overview of development, quality care giving routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/ guiding techniques.
Prerequisite: None.
CDEC 1323
Observation and Assessment
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is a study of observation skills, assessment techniques, and documentation of children's development.
Prerequisite: None.
CDEC 1341
CDA Preparation for Assessment
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course covers the preparation for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential assessment includes writing CDA competency statements, completing a CDA professional resource file, and preparing for formal CDA observation and assessment.
Prerequisite: TECA 1354, TECA 1318, TECA 1303, TECA 1311 and Program Chair Approval.
CDEC 1356
Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is an exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based, integrated curriculum to children from birth through age eight.
Prerequisite: None.
CDEC 1358
Creative Arts for Early Childhood
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is 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 birth through age eight.
Prerequisite: None.
CDEC 1359
Children with Special Needs
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is 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.
Prerequisite: None.
CDEC 1417
Child Development Associate Training I
CRT HRS:4 LEC HRS:4 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Topics include a CDA overview, general observation skills, and a child growth and development overview. The four functional areas of study covered in this course include creative, cognitive, physical, and communication.
Prerequisite: Program Chair Approval.
CDEC 2166
Capstone: Field Study Preschool
CRT HRS:1 LEC HRS:0 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:7
This course provides practical, general workplace training in the Child Care field supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and the student.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of CDEC 1319 with a "C" or better and permission from the department.
CDEC 2167
Capstone: Administration
CRT HRS:1 LEC HRS:0 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:7
This course provides practical, general workplace training in the Child Care field supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and the student.
Prerequisite: CDEC 2166 and Program Chair Approval.
CDEC 2307
Math and Science for Early Childhood
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:1 OTH HRS:0
This course is an exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. This course includes 16 hours of field experiences.
Prerequisite: None.
CDEC 2326
Administration of Programs for Children I
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is a practical application of management procedures for early child care and education programs, including a study of planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Course topics include philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication.
Prerequisite: Six credits In Child Development courses or Program Chair approval.
CDEC 2328
Administration of Programs for Children II
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:3 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is an in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management, advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis, and planning parent education/partnerships.
Prerequisite: CDEC 2326.
CDEC 2336
Administration of Programs for Children III
CRT HRS:3 LEC HRS:2 LAB HRS:2 OTH HRS:0
This course is an advanced study of the skills and techniques in administering early care and education programs including staff development, curriculum planning and delivery, and adult learning theory.
Prerequisite: CDEC 2326.
CDEC 2422
Child Development Associate Training II
CRT HRS:4 LEC HRS:4 LAB HRS:0 OTH HRS:0
This course is a continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study covered in this course include safety, health, learning environment, self, social, and guidance.
Prerequisite: Completion of CDEC 1417 with a grade of "C" or better.