Child Development

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CDEC 1164 Practicum-Child Development

160 external learning experience required (1 Cr.) 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.

 

CDEC 1265 Practicum-Child Development

240 external learning experience required (2 Cr.) 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.

 

CDEC 1303 Families, Schools, & Community

3 lec/1 lab (3 Cr.) 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.​

 

CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children

3 lec/1 lab (3 Cr.) 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.​

 

CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child

3 lec/1 lab (3 Cr.) 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.​

 

CDEC 1319 Child Guidance

3 lec (3 Cr.) 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. 

 

CDEC 1321 The Infant & Toddler

3 lec (3 Cr.) 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. 

 

CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development

3 lec (3 Cr.) A study of the principles of child growth and development. Physical emotional social and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.

 

CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood

3 lec/3 lab (3 Cr.) 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 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood

3 lec (3 Cr.) 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. ​

 

CDEC 1359 Children With Special Needs

3 lec (3 Cr.) 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 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood

3 lec/3 lab (4 Cr.) Fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs. For Mexia State Supported Living Center Employees Only.

 

CDEC 2336 Administration of Programs for Children III

 3 lec (3 Cr.)  An advanced study of the skills and techniques in administering early care and education programs.

 

CDEC 2341 The School Age Child

3 lec (3 Cr.) 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

 

CDEC 2407 Math & Science for Early Childhood

4 lec/0 lab (4 Cr.) Exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. ​

 

CDEC 2426 Administration of Programs for Children I

4 lec (4 Cr.) 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.

 

CDEC 2428 Administration of Programs for Children II

4 lec (4 Cr.) 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. 

TECA 1303 Families, School, & Community