Child Development

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CDEC 1164 Practicum-Child Development

Format: (1 credit hour)

160 external learning experience required. Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer and student. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations and activities.

Credits: 1

Distribution: CDEC

 

CDEC 1265 Practicum-Child Development

Format: (2 credit hours)

240 external learning experience required. Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer and student. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations and activities.

Credits: 1

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1303 Families, Schools, & Community

Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (3 credit hours)

Study of the child, family, community, and schools. Includes parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. ​

Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into a licensed childcare program to participate in classroom observations.​

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children

Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (3 credit hours)

An introduction to the education of the young child. Includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.​

Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into a licensed childcare program to participate in classroom observations.​

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child

Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (3 credit hours)

Factors impacting the well-being of young children. Includes healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. ​

Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into a licensed childcare program to participate in classroom observations.​

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1319 Child Guidance

Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (3 credit hours)

An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individuals and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance and techniques family involvement and cultural influences. 

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1321 The Infant & Toddler

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3) including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. 

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

A study of the principles of child growth and development. Physical emotional social and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood

Format: 3 lecture / 3 lab (3 credit hours)

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

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

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. ​

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1359 Children With Special Needs

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

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. ​

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood

Format: 3 lecture / 3 lab (4 credit hours)

Fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs. For Mexia State Supported Living Center Employees Only.

Credits: 4

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 1419 Intro to Training and Documentation

Format: 3 lecture / 3 lab (4 credit hours)

Fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs. For Mexia State Supported Living Center Employees Only.

Credits: 4

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 2315 Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

An overview of diverse Cultural and Multilingual education including familial relationships, community awareness, diversity, and the needs of each and every child.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 2336 Administration of Programs for Children III

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

An advanced study of the skills and techniques in administering early care and education programs.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 2341 The School Age Child

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

A study of appropriate age programs including an overview of development appropriate environments materials and activities and teaching/guidance techniques.

Prerequisites: CDEC 1311, CDEC 1354 or approval from instructor. CDEC 2407 Math and Science for Early Childhood

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 2384 Cooperative Education Child Development

Format: 1 lecture / 240 Practicum hours (3 credit hours)

Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. This course requires students to participate in 240 hours of relevant field experience.

Credits: 3

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 2407 Math & Science for Early Childhood

Format: 4 lecture (4 credit hours)

Exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. ​

Credits: 4

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 2426 Administration of Programs for Children I

Format: 4 lecture (4 credit hours)

Application of management procedures for early care and education programs. Includes planning operating supervising and evaluating programs. Topics on philosophy types of programs policies fiscal management regulations staffing evaluation and communication.

Credits: 4

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

CDEC 2428 Administration of Programs for Children II

Format: 4 lecture (4 credit hours)

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, technical applications in programs and planning parent education/partnerships. 

Credits: 4

Distribution: CDEC

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

TECA 1303 Families, School, & Community

Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (3 credit hours)

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.  Course content must be aligned as applicable with Sate Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. The course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.

Credits: 3

Distribution: TECA

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

TECA 1311 Educating Young Children

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

An introduction to the education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues.  Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through age eight.  Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations; and the course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.

Credits: 3

Distribution: TECA

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child

Format: 3 lecture  / 1 lab (3 credit hours)

A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations.  Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth to age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.

Credits: 3

Distribution: TECA

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

TECA 1354 Child Growth & Development

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

A study of the physical, emotional, social, language, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.

Credits: 3

Distribution: TECA

Course Fee: Internet course fee (if applicable) = $43

 

 

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