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.
1236 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Pourroy D M
Above section 1236 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
1237 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh BUNDY 339 Dophna G R
Above section 1237 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.
1238 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh BUNDY 339 Dophna G R
Above section 1238 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.
4047 6:30p-9:40p MW BUNDY 339 Livingston S A
Above section 4047 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12, 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.
1239 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Tannatt M G M
Above section 1239 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.
1240 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Manson L J
Above section 1240 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.
1241 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Parise W A
Above section 1241 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4048 6:30p-9:40p TTh BUNDY 339 Andrews T D
Above section 4048 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13, 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.
1242 Arrange-6 Hours BUNDY 317A Manson L J
Above section 1242 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.