Southeastern Community College

ECE-103 - INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is an overview of early childhood programs and curricula, historical and present, and an examination of qualities and skills necessary for working with young children.

ECE-123 - FAMILY, TEACHER, AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course will provide an introduction to the family systems and parenting in a changing society. Principles of child development with family relationships applied to group and individual work with parents will be covered. This course will assist providers in developing skills that will help them effectively relate to parents. Topics will include: communication techniques, children's fears, discipline, nutrition, diversity, children's play and discovery as learning opportunities, and school/community resources.

ECE-133 - CHILD HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course focuses on evidence-based concepts in the fields of health, safety, and nutrition and their relationship to the growth and development of the young child ages birth to eight. The course blends current theory with problem solving, practical applications, and assessments. The course includes collaboration with families and assesses the role of culture, language, and ability on health, safety, and nutrition decisions in early childhood settings.

ECE-140 - EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM PLANNING

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course examines and evaluates early childhood curriculum and methods leading to the development and implementation of appropriate curricula for young children.

ECE-158 - EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages birth through eight. Students prepare to utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices in a context of children's family, culture, language, and abilities. An emphasis will be placed on understanding children's developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments to support each child in the following areas: dramatic play, art, music, and fine and gross motor play.

ECE-159 - EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM II

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages birth through eight. Students prepare to utilize developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices in a context of children's family, culture, language, and abilities. An emphasis will be placed on understanding children's developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments to support each child in the following areas: emergent literacy, math, science, technology, and social studies.

ECE-170 - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course reviews typical and atypical development of children from conception to adolescence in all developmental domains. Students will examine interactions between child, family, and society within a variety of community and cultural contexts. The course will explore theories and evidence-based practices associated with understanding and supporting young children.

ECE-221 - INFANT/TODDLER CARE AND EDUCATION

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Focuses on care, education, and assessment of children from birth to 36 months. Prepares students to utilize developmentally appropriate evidence-based practices including responsive caregiving, routines as curriculum, collaborative relationships with culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children and families, and a focus on the whole child in inclusive settings.

ECE-243 - EARLY CHILDHOOD GUIDANCE

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course focuses on developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development of each child. The course emphasizes supportive interactions and developmentally appropriate environments while using assessment to analyze and guide behaviors. Students will learn the impact of family and each child's culture, language, and ability on child guidance.

ECE-284 - FIELD EXPERIENCE II

Lecture: 0

OJT: 8

Credit: 2

This course includes supervised experience in selected early childhood settings serving children ages birth through eight.  It includes integration of theory, research, and reflective practice.  The course will provide an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the developmental stages of diverse populations of adult/child interactions, basic curriculum planning, and program routines.  Students will explore the overall operation of a program.  Students will complete 32 hours of observation for this course. Prerequisite: ECE-159 Early Childhood Curriculum II. Corequisite: ECE-140 Early Childhood Curriculum Planning

ECE-287 - EXCEPTIONAL LEARNER

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with an overview of the field of special education and the policies and programs established for the education of exceptional students. It includes an analysis of the nature, incidence, and characteristics of the students with physical and mental disabilities, the behavior disordered, the talented and gifted, and the learning disabled. Students will complete observations of early childhood settings throughout the course.

ECE-290 - EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course addresses the basic principles common to administering quality early childhood programs. The course will emphasize a director's roles and responsibilities, state and federal regulations, business procedures, staff development and hiring, policy development, fiscal and facility management, marketing, program evaluation, child care advocacy, family, and community involvement. The course is designed for second-year students and persons interested in becoming a program administrator. Prerequisite: ECE-159 Early Childhood Curriculum II. Corequisites: ECE-932 Internship

ECE-932 - INTERNSHIP

Lecture: 0

OJT: 8

Credit: 2

This course provides experience in a community-based setting designed to further competencies in early childhood program administration, management, and leadership.