COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CBFM 2317. MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE (3-0-3) 46.0401
General principles of mechanical and electrical systems as related to inspection, repair and preventative maintenance of facility equipment. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
CDEC - Child Development/Early Childhood
CDEC 1166. PRACTICUM I – CHILD CARE PROVIDER/ASSISTANT (0-8-1) 19.0709
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College and student. Prerequisites or concurrent enrollment: TECA 1311, CDEC 1313, and 1319 or 1356. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
CDEC 1223. OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT (2-1-2) 19.0709
Study of observation skills, assessment techniques and documentation of children’s development. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
CDEC 1313. CURRICULUM RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS (3-1-3) 19.0709
Study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children birth to age eight. Assessment Levels: R1, El, Ml.
CDEC 1319. CHILD GUIDANCE (3-1-3) 19.0709
Exploration of guidance strategies for promoting pro-social behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement and cultural influences. Assessment Levels: R1, El, M1.
CDEC 1321. THE INFANT AND TODDLER (3-1-3) 19.0709
Study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. Assessment Levels: R1, El, Ml.
CDEC 1356. EMERGENT LITERACY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (3-0-3) 19.0706
Exploration of principles, methods and materials for teaching language and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum to children from birth through age eight. Prerequisites: CDEC 1313 and TECA 1354. Assessment Levels: R1, El, M1.
CDEC 1358. CREATIVE ARTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (3-0-3) 19.0709
Exploration of principles, methods and materials for teaching music, movement, visual arts and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking for children from birth through age eight. Prerequisites: CDEC 1313, TECA 1354. Assessment Levels: R1, El, Ml.
CDEC 1359. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (3-1-3) 19.0709
Survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role and legislative issues. Prerequisite: TECA 1354. Assessment Levels: R1, El, Ml.
CDEC 1394. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD CARE PROVIDER/ASSISTANT (3-4-4) 20.0201
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Assessment Levels: R1, El, Ml.
CDEC 1396. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGEMENT (3-1-3) 19.0708
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times
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