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.
1248 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Pourroy D M
Above section 1248 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
1249 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Manson L J
Above section 1249 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.
1250 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Parise W A
Above section 1250 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1251 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Tannatt M G M
Above section 1251 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
1786 Arrange 6.5Hrs Online-E Morrison M A
Above section 1786 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.
1252 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Manson L J
Above section 1252 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
1253 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Parise W A
Above section 1253 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4066 6:30p-9:40p TTh BUNDY 339 Staff
Above section 4066 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07, 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.
1254 Arrange-6 Hours BUNDY 317A Manson L J
Above section 1254 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.