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.
1189 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh BUNDY 339 Spain E A
Above section 1189 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.
4033 6:30p-9:30p TWTh BUNDY 339 Livingston S A
Above section 4033 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
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.
1190 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Tannatt M G M
Above section 1190 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.
1191 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Manson L J
Above section 1191 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
ECE 50, Parenting Skills Development 1 unit
• Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introductory course in parenting skills based on principles of child development, with a focus on active listening, problem solving, developmentally appropriate expectations, and discipline techniques.
4034 6:30p-9:30p M BUNDY 329 Hauswirth J
Above section 4034 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
ECE 60, Child Observation and Assessment 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 2.
The course will teach students how to employ and evaluate a variety of developmentally appropriate child assessments/observations for children in early childhood education programs. Students will be taught skills that will enable them to communicate assessment information to colleagues and parents to facilitate more effective collaboration. Observation and assessment methods will promote cognitive, social, physical, creative, emotional, and literacy development of typically and atypically developing children. All topics will be addressed in a culturally sensitive and family focused framework with emphasis on at least 3 of 5 major groups in America.
Field work required: Total of 10 hours.
NEW 1678 8:00a-4:30p Sat SMHS Staff
Above section will meet on four Saturdays and two additional half days to be announced. The class will meet at 2802 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405.
ECE 88A, Independent Studies in Early Childhood Education 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1193 Arrange-3 Hours BUNDY 317A Manson L J
Above section 1193 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.