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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: At least two of the following: DEN-75B, 77B, 79B, 85B, 89B. An exit level skills course in advanced procedures to reinforce techniques and processes that were taught in basic courses. Emphasis on student generated case development in two specialty areas and clinical acceptability of final product. Successful completion necessary for program certificate. 9 hours lecture and 189 hours laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
CSU Prerequisite: EAR-20. An overview of observation and assessment approaches to understand the development of children from infancy to age eight, which involves the recording of observations of physical, emotional, social, language, and cognitive behaviors, and how to interpret and use the information to plan curriculum that is responsive to and supportive of children's typical and atypical learning and developmental needs. 54 hours lecture.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
CSU* Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Student should have paid or voluntary employment. This course is designed to coordinate the student's occupational on-thejob training with related classroom instruction. Students enrolled in this occupational work experience course must be employed in a field related to the work experience subject area. Students may earn up to four (4) units each semester for a maximum of 16 units of work experience. No more than 20 hours per week may be applied toward the work requirement. 18 hours lecture. Additionally, 60 hours of volunteer work or 75 hours of paid work is required for each unit.
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3.00 Credits
CSU Prerequisite: None. The course explores the historical backgrounds and philosophies of early childhood programs. The theories of Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget and Vygotsky are examined as the foundation for current strategies in early childhood care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The characteristics of various program types are introduced along with the requirements of operation: state licensing, laws, permits, and regulations. Career opportunities, particularly those involving the Pre-K and K-12 educational systems, are discussed and explored, as well as other career paths open to educators. Observations of various educational settings are required. 54 hours lecture.
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3.00 Credits
CSU Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to meet the specific needs of the family child care provider. Emphasis will be given to licensing regulations, recordkeeping, developing contracts, child development, and creating partnerships with parents. Topics include creating appropriate environments, using appropriate positive guidance techniques, and planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula for mixed-age groups of children. Outside observations required. 54 hours lecture.
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3.00 Credits
CSU Prerequisite: EAR-20. This course introduces basic concepts of health, safety, and nutrition for the developing child (birth-age 8.) Topics include identification and prevention of communicable diseases; assessment of general physical and mental health; developmental delays; nutrition; assessment of environmental safety, general first aid procedures; as well as health, safety, and nutrition education for children provided by the school and the local resources. 54 hours lecture.
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3.00 Credits
CSU Prerequisite: None. An overview of the field of early childhood education that includes: the history that has shaped the principles and practices (educational philosophies) used to educate both young and school-age children of today; practices that enhance and impede the healthy development of children's cognitive, emotional, social, creative, and physical selves (the five selves); the teaching practices that are used to shape the role of the teacher as a facilitator of learning or transmitter of information; effective practices to be used when working with and communicating with parents; full inclusion practices for working with children with disabilities and special needs; implementing developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum and displaying culturally diverse materials throughout the classroom; and current influences and trends in educating young children/students including some licensing and child development permit issues. 54 hours lecture.
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4.00 Credits
CSU Prerequisite: EAR-19 and 28. Supervised experience and participation in a group program for preschool children at the RCC Early Childhood Studies Center or community child development centers. Emphasis on curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation, discipline and guidance techniques; instructional methods; cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and children; professional ethics and job search skills. Lab hours will be completed under the direction of a Master Teacher (Child Development Permit Matrix, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) with 3 units of supervised field experience in ECE setting. 36 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
CSU Prerequisite: EAR-20. This class will provide an overview of the basics required for an early intervention assistant to effectively provide services to a child with a disability and their family in the home environment. Students will be challenged to develop a personal philosophy regarding early intervention services in the home. Topics will be geared to prepare students to handle the diversity of environments, family systems, and interpersonal communication styles they will encounter. Additional topics will provide support relating to personal organization and preparation for the visits, collaboration with other professionals, infant mental health, and developing appropriate home based interventions for the child and family. 54 hours lecture.
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3.00 Credits
CSU Prerequisite: None. Advisory: EAR-20. This course provides caregivers in family day care homes, infant/ toddler centers, or early intervention settings, the components of quality care and education for typically and atypically developing infants and young children ages 0 to 3. The specific development of the child from birth to age three will be studied in relation to the development of appropriate activities and materials to meet the child's developmental needs. Health, safety, and nutrition; components of physical space and equipment in the natural environment; and play of the young child will be examined. 54 hours lecture.
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