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• CDEC 1317 - Child Dev/Associate Training I

  Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). Topics on CDA overview, general observation skills, and child growth and development overview. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 1323 - Observation & Assessment

  A study of observation skills, assessment techniques, and documentation of children's development. view syllabus

• CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy/Early Child

  An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based, integrated curriculum. Prerequisites: CDEC/ TECA 1311, CDEC 1413, 1421 with grade of C or better or approval of program advisor. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts/Early Childhood

  An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking. Prerequisites: CDEC/TECA 1311, CDEC 1413, 1421 with grade of C or better or approval of program advisor. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 1359 - Children With Special Needs

  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. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• CDEC 1413 - Curr Resources/Early Childhood

  A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for young children. Prerequisite: CDEC/TECA 1311 or 1354 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in either. This course serves as the Capstone experience for the Child Development Certificate Options I and Child Development/Special Persons AAS degree and will be mandatory. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 1419 - Child Guidance

  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. Practical application through direct participation with children. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 1421 - The Infant and Toddler

  A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to 3 years), including an overview of development, quality routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. Prerequisite: CDEC/TECA 1311 or 1354 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in either. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/ 2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 2307 - Math & Science Early Childhood

  An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. Prerequisites: CDEC/ TECA 1311, CDEC 1413, 1421 with grade of C or better or approval of program advisor. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 2322 - Child Dev/Associate Train II

  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. Prerequisite: CDEC 1317 with grade of C or better or approval of program director. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 2324 - Child Dev/Associate Train III

  Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). Three of the 13 functional areas of study include: family, program management, and professionalism. Prerequisite: CDEC 2322 with grade of C or better or approval of program director. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 2326 - Adm of Programs/Children I

  A practical application of management procedures for early child care education programs, including a study of planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 2328 - Adm of Programs for Children II

  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, and technical applications in programs. This course serves as the Capstone experience for the Child Development Certificate Option III. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 2364 - Practicum in Child Development

  Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical courses of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: CDEC/TECA 1303, 1311, 1318, 1354, CDEC 1356, 1357, 1358, 1394, 1413, 1419, 1421 with a grade of C or better or approval of program advisor. This course serves as the Capstone for the A.A.S. degree. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/20 lab) view syllabus

• CDEC 2441 - The School Age Child

  A study of appropriate programs for the school age child (5 to 13 years), including an overview of development, appropriate environments, materials, and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. Prerequisite: CDEC/TECA 1311 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in either. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• TECA 1303 - Family, School and Community

  A study of the child, family, community, and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/1 lab) view syllabus

• TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children

  An introduction to the education of the young child, birth through age 12, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec/1 lab) view syllabus

• TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child

  A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focus on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and procedures. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab) view syllabus

• TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development

  A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development from conception to adolescence. This course is parallel to the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course CDEC 1354. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus