PROGRAMS OF STUDY • COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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M assasoit Communit y College SUBJECT COURSE
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2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 C ata l o g DESCRIPTION
CHILD CARE EDUCATION continued
aid techniques by the completion of the course. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing; waiver by placement testing results; or departmental approval.
CCED 201 Administration, Supervision, and 3 Management of Child Care Programs
Emphasizes the importance of thoughtful planning and administration for the success of child care programs. Special attention is given to understanding organizational structure; budgeting; and personnel recruitment, selection, and supervision. Studies ways to develop and implement philosophical goals and their relationship to the children, families, staff, and the community. Prerequisite: CCED 102 Development in Early Childhood completed with a C or higher, CCED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education, or PSYC 102 or 202 Child Psychology; or departmental approval.
CCED 211 Child Care Policies and Issues 3
An overview of the growing field of child care. Topics focus on a variety of issues such as administration, child abuse, laws and regulations, and historical and social issues as they relate to child care today. Prerequisite: CCED 102 Development in Early Childhood completed with a C or higher, CCED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education, or PSYC 102 or 202 Child Psychology; or departmental approval.
CCED 212 School Age Child Care 3 Prepares students to work in a school-age child care program. Include school-age child development; health, safety, and nutrition; curriculum development and relationship building; and professional development. CCED 217 The Young Child with Special 3 Needs
Acquaints teachers with ways of integrating the young child with special needs into the regular preschool program. Examines ways of assessing and identifying characteristics of the young child with special needs or the child at risk. Topics include planning and program development, modifying classroom environment, and working with parents and community resources. Prerequisite: CCED 102 Development in Early Childhood completed with a C or higher, CCED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education, or PSYC 102 or 202 Child Psychology; or departmental approval.
CCED 221 Educational Designs of Child 3 Care Classroom
The child care environment needs not only to be visually pleasing but also to be designed to enhance a child’s inner discipline and to be a warm, creative environment in which to grow. Investigates the relationship between curriculum and design by addressing issues related to how, what, why, and where children learn.
CCED 231 Infant/Toddler Care 3
Explores how the development stages relating to the first three years should impact the care of infants and toddlers. Examines physical, psychological, linguistic, and cognitive development from birth to age three. Emphasis on designing developmentally-appropriate activities; understanding the importance of health, nutrition, and feeding practices; equipping space; and nurturing self-esteem in the child-care setting. Prerequisite: CCED 102 Development in Early Childhood completed with a C or higher or PSYC 102 or 202 Child Psychology; or departmental approval.
CCED 400 Special Study in Child Care 1-4 Involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of members of the Child Care Education Department. Limited to two courses per student. Prerequisite: approval of the department chair and division dean. CCED 401 Practicum I in Child Care 3
The student is placed at an on-site training center for 150 hours per semester. A minimum of 12 hours per week is required. The student keeps a journal and does written observations. Interns participate in a variety of experiences reflective of the community. Field experiences begin with observation and increase to planning activities for individuals or small groups as well as management of the whole group for a portion of the placement. C or higher is required for graduation. B- or higher is required to proceed to Practicum II. Prerequisite: CCED 102 Development in Early Childhood completed with a grade of C or higher. Co/Prerequisite: CCED 111 Early Childhood Curriculum: A Multi-Cultural Perspective. Co-requisite: CCED 40 Seminar I in Child Care Education or departmental approval. Make-up policy: hours in this practicum may be completed at the discretion of the instructor providing all course work is completed.
CCED 405 Practicum II in Child Care 3 Management
Includes placement at an on-site training center under the supervision of a director/lead teacher for 150 hours per semester. A minimum of 12 hours per week is required. Management skills such as personnel hiring, supervision, and evaluation as well as understanding the regulations that govern group care are developed. Students understand the importance of addressing multi-cultural issues when initiating community support and interaction and assume the responsibilities for the full range of teaching and care-giving. A C or higher is required for graduation. Prerequisites: CCED 401 Practicum I in Child Care or CCED 409 Practicum I School Age completed with a B- or higher and CCED 111 Early Childhood Curriculum: A Multi-Cultural Perspective; or departmental approval. Co/Prerequisite: CCED 201 Administration, Supervision, and Management of Early Childhood Programs or Departmental approval. Co-requisite: CCED 408 Seminar II in Child Care Management or departmental approval.