Students taking Early Childhood Education and Education courses that include field work may be required to pay for Live Scan fingerprint processing (cost TBA).
ECE 2, Early Childhood Education Program 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11.
This course is for students interested in exploring a career in the field of early childhood education. The course traces the history and scope of programs for infants, toddlers and young children and lays the foundation for understanding the common denominators in quality early childhood experiences. It involves students in a series of visits and observations in a wide variety of early childhood programs and other natural environmental settings, thus providing students with knowledge of developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices. The course also covers issues pertaining to infants and young children with special needs, and helps students acquire skills that make them better observers of individual differences in young children. Education and licensing requirements for such programs are explored with a view toward helping the student identify career goals.
1709 8:00a-11:05a F BUNDY 339 Dophna G R
Above section 1709 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1710 3:00p-6:05p TTh BUNDY 339 Spain E A
Above section 1710 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 21 to Dec 11, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1711 3:00p-6:05p TTh BUNDY 321 Spain E A
Above section 1711 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 26 to Oct 16, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1712 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Pourroy D M
Above section 1712 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4183 6:30p-9:35p T BUNDY 328 Dophna G R
Above section 4183 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 4, Language and Literature for the Young Child 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 2 and Psychology 11.
This course provides a developmental framework for planning and implementing experiences which support and extend children’s ability to use language as a means of communication, as a medium of creative expression, and as a tool in the development of logical thought. It introduces techniques for assessing the language skills of both typically and atypically developing young children, and for designing programs to meet children’s unique needs through individual interactions and group activities. The course reviews the field of children’s literature and provides practice in skills of story selection, story reading, and storytelling for young children.
1713 11:30a-2:35p W BUNDY 339 Dophna G R
Above section 1713 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
NEW 3398 3:30p-5:00p MW SMHS Wehbi M
Above section 3398 is a part of the Dual Enrollment Program, which meets September 8, 2008 - December 17, 2008 at Santa Monica High School, 601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, 90405.
4184 6:30p-9:35p W BUNDY 339 Dophna G R
Above section 4184 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 5, Math and Science for the Young Child 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 2 and Psychology 11.
This course applies child development principles to the planning of science and mathematics experiences for both typically and atypically developing young children. Emphasis is placed on understanding how children develop problem-solving skills and on recognizing how teachers can facilitate inquiry-discovery experiences for young children with diverse learning styles and needs. Course work includes participation in experiments and field experiences in life sciences. Students are required to develop and provide developmentally and culturally appropriate activities in science and mathematics activities for young children.
1714 11:30a-2:35p M BUNDY 339 Dophna G R
Above section 1714 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 8, Creative Experiences – Art, Music and Movement 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 2 and Psychology 11.
This course applies child development principles to planning multicultural art, music, and movement experiences for young children. It covers the role of art, music, and movement in developing children’s physical-motor, social-emotional, and cognitive skills, with emphasis on providing conditions that encourage development of creativity and aesthetic awareness. Class work includes workshops and field experiences in planning and implementing appropriate creative experiences with young children.
1715 3:00p-6:05p M BUNDY 339 Livingston S A
Above section 1715 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
4185 6:30p-9:35p TTh BUNDY 339 Livingston S A
Above section 4185 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 21 to Dec 11, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 9, Introduction to School-Age Child Care 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11.
This introductory course in programs for school-age child care directly addresses the curriculum needs of children participating in before and after school programs including, but not limited to, activities relating to early literacy and early math skills. This course reviews developmental stages and tasks for early and middle childhood and covers appropriate activities for children between the ages of four and twelve with an emphasis on homework completion for the older child. In addition, through lecture, class discussion, and student presentations, relevant state regulations, community resources, multi-cultural perspective, nutrition/behavior relationships, behavior management, and staff development objectives are covered. By the end of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to function in all aspects of a school-age child care program.
1716 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Manson L J
Above section 1716 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ECE 11, Home, School and Community 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11 or Early Childhood Education 2.
The focus of this course is the role of early childhood professionals in developing positive relationships with parents that enhance children’s healthy growth and development. The course studies patterns of family systems in contemporary society as heritage, diverse cultures and languages influence them. Issues pertaining to both typically and atypically developing infants and young children are discussed from within a culturally sensitive framework that acknowledges the unique beliefs and practices of families from diverse sociocultural backgrounds. Students will explore value of communication, the development of child advocacy skills, and the ability to use community resources to empower families and young children.
1717 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Tannatt M G M
Above section 1717 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1718 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Tannatt M G M
Above section 1718 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4186 6:30p-9:35p MW BUNDY 329 Tannatt M G M
Above section 4186 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 10, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 18, Childhood: Culture and Personality 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4G (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.
This course satisfies Santa Monica College’s Global Citizenship requirement.
This course summarizes psychological and anthropological theories, methods, and data. These are used to examine the relationship between critical aspects of culture and the personality development of children, adolescents, and adults. Comparisons of child-rearing practices in different societies illustrate the role of family, nutrition, and education in socialization. Inter-culture contact is discussed in relation to individuals and conflict in U.S. schools. Wherever possible, at least three cultures found within the California school systems, including but not limited to, Asian, Native American and Hispanic families are examined.
Early Childhood Education 18 is the same course as Psychology 18. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.
1719 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 255 Chin D
1720 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 256 Goodfellow C A
4187 6:30p-9:35p Th BUNDY 217 Wehbi M B
Above section 4187 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 21, Early Childhood Practices 4 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11, Early Childhood Education 2 and 11, and one of the following: Early Childhood Education 4, 5, 8.
This course deals with the basic principles of early childhood education and their application to developing appropriate group experiences for young children. The focus is on developing the ability to observe, record, and analyze the behaviors of children in a group setting and to recognize the implications of these behaviors for program planning. An integral part of this course includes developing the ability to identify and to model teacher-child interactions which enhance the development of healthy personality, social competence, language skills, cognition, creative processes, and physical-motor skills in young children. A discussion of young children with typical as well as atypical needs is infused into class seminars and assignments. Issues pertaining to the full inclusion of infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities are addressed which highlight the importance of individual differences in learning and development. The diversity of families, including alternative families, will be a common focus. The course includes a minimum of three hours per week of directed participation in an early childhood program.
1721 11:30a-2:35p Th BUNDY 321 Dophna G R
Arrange-3 Hours Dophna G R
Above section 1721 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
4188 6:30p-9:35p M BUNDY 339 Livingston S A
Arrange-3 Hours Livingston S A
Above section 4188 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 22, Early Childhood Laboratory 5 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11; Early Childhood Education 2, 11, 21, 64 and choice of two: Early Childhood Education 4, 5, or 8.
This course provides for the practical application of studies covered in the prerequisite courses, allowing the student to participate in a group program for young children. Opportunity is given for supervised practice in planning and guiding play, learning, and children’s routine living activities. Emphasis is given to experiences that increase students’ skills in dealing effectively with group and individual behavior, including working with infants and young children with disabilities and other special needs (birth to 5 years) who are fully included in early childhood settings. Each student is assigned six hours practicum a week as arranged with the instructor. In addition to regularly scheduled class sessions, students are required to arrange individual and group conference sessions.
4189 6:30p-9:35p T BUNDY 329 Mc Grath M T
Arrange-6 Hours Mc Grath M T
Above section 4189 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 30, Children with Challenging Behaviors 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course provides an overview of the developmental, environmental and cultural factors that impact the behavior of children, including family stressors, temperament, violence, attachment disorders, and special needs. Topics include reasons for misbehavior, the importance of documented observation, and creating positive environments to encourage appropriate behavior. Intervention techniques for highly aggressive, antisocial, disruptive, destructive, emotional and dependent behaviors as well as proactive intervention and prevention techniques will be presented.
1723 11:30a-2:35p M BUNDY 328 Spain E A
Above section 1723 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
4190 6:30p-9:35p M BUNDY 328 Spain E A
Above section 4190 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 41, Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Programs 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 2, 11, 21, 22 and Psychology 11. • Advisory: Experience as an early childhood teacher.
This course introduces Early Childhood Center supervision and administration to the experienced teacher planning to become an administrator of programs for infant, preschool and school-age programs. Basics of establishing goals, policies, job descriptions, fundraising, publicity, budgets and records will be explored. Personnel policies, staff selection, training and laws governing early childhood programs pertaining to both typical and atypical children will be emphasized. This course meets the requirements of the State Department of Social Services for directors of programs under their supervision.
1724 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Manson L J
Above section 1724 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ECE 43, Supervision and Administration 2 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 41.
This course builds on the content from ECE 41 and further defines the director’s role in an Early Childhood Education Center for infant, preschool and school age programs. Topics include legislative policies, fiscal management, leadership, code of ethics, assessment, staff development, and the supervisor as a change agent. This course provides an in-depth examination of the California Department of Education, Title 5, expectations and requirements pertaining to children developing typically and atypically.
1725 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Morrison M
Above section 1725 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ECE 45, Education of Exceptional Children 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This introductory course in the education of exceptional children provides an overview of laws, definitions, methodologies, trends and issues, and current research in early childhood special education (0-5 years of age.) The course covers various categories of disability, including learning and physical disabilities, autism, mental retardation, behavioral disorders, communication disorders, visual and/or hearing impairments, attention deficit disorders and giftedness. Topics are examined from a culturally sensitive, family-focused perspective that emphasizes the importance of understanding infants, toddlers and young children with special needs.
1726 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Parise W A
Above section 1726 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1727 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Parise W A
Above section 1727 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ECE 46, Infant through Toddler Studies 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11.
This course includes an overview of the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of both typically and atypically developing infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age. It will include basic principles of care giving, arrangement and accommodation of the environment; working with other staff, early interventionists, parents and the community; identifying young children with characteristics of special needs and those who may be at risk for disabilities, and making appropriate referrals; and providing culturally sensitive and consistent care. This course is designed for caregivers of infants and toddlers so that they will have greater understanding of the diverse needs and abilities of the young children they care for and to increase their knowledge and awareness of the issues that impact the youngest children’s lives in today’s families.
4191 6:30p-9:35p T BUNDY 321 Gunn A C
Above section 4191 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 48, Adult Supervision and Mentoring, ECE/CD 2 units
• Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 2. • Advisory: Early Childhood Education 21.
Completing this course is one of the steps required to become a California Mentor Teacher. It does not guarantee automatic selection as a California Mentor Teacher.
This course, required by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for Master Teachers, Site Supervisors, and Program Directors. Included in the course is the study of the methods and principles of supervising student teachers, assistant teachers, parents and volunteers in early childhood/child development classrooms. Emphasis is on the role of classroom teachers and site directors who function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents and other staff.
1728 9:00a-3:05p Sat BUNDY 339 Khokha E W
Above section 1728 meets for 6 weeks, Sep 06 to Oct 11, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 49, Exceptional Children in the Classroom 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Advisory: Psychology 11 and Early Childhood Education 45.
This course, in cooperation with the State Commission on Teacher Credentialing, focuses on the theories, research, and practical applications from the fields of both early childhood education and special education. Topics covered include curriculum modification strategies to facilitate the development of cognitive, motor, social, emotional, and language skills in infants, toddlers, and young children with special needs. Specific attention will be aimed at developing behavior management plans, collaborative teaching systems, and methods for working with paraprofessionals and parents of children with exceptionalities.
4192 6:30p-9:35p M BUNDY 321 Parise W A
Above section 4192 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 51, The Reggio Approach 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
In cooperation with the State Commission on Teacher Credentialing, this course will focus on the theories, research, and practical application of the Reggio Emilia Approach as applicable to early childhood education in the U.S. The key concepts of collaboration between parents, teachers, and children; observation of how children construct theories; documentation and reflection on the learning process; the expanded role of the teacher as a co-constructor of knowledge; examination of the impact of the environment in facilitating children’s learning; and meeting the challenge of creating a cooperative community of learners will be covered in the course.
4193 5:30p-9:35p Th BUNDY 339 Khokha E W
5:30p-9:35p Th BUNDY 328 Heimann R Y
Above section 4193 meets for 13 weeks, Sep 04 to Nov 13, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 64, Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 2 and/or Psychology 11; Early Childhood Education 11.
This course is designed for adults working directly or indirectly with typical and atypical children from infancy through school-age children. The class emphasizes providing and promoting a safe and healthy learning environment in both home and school. In addition, the course will provide the student with the fundamentals of sound nutrition, and the skills and knowledge to foster positive attitudes towards food, bodily processes, and normal life experiences in young children. Students will develop communication skills for working with staff, parents, infants, and young children with special needs from diverse cultural heritages.
1729 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Manson L J
Above section 1729 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1730 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Pourroy D M
Above section 1730 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ECE 88A, Independent Studies in Early Childhood Education 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1731 Arrange-1 Hour BUNDY 317A Manson L J
Above section 1731 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 88B, Independent Studies in Early Childhood Education 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1732 Arrange-2 Hours BUNDY 317A Manson L J
Above section 1732 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.