Child Development

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CDEC 1164 Practicum-Child Development

160 external learning experience required (1 Cr.) Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer and student. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations and activities.

 

CDEC 1265 Practicum-Child Development

240 external learning experience required 2 Cr.) Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer and student. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations and activities.

 

CDEC 1303 Families, Schools, & Community

3 lec/1 lab (3 Cr.) A study of the relationship between the child the family the community and early childhood educators including a study of parent education family and community lifestyles child abuse and current issues. 16 External learning hours total during the semester is required. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations.

 

CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children

3 lec/1 lab (3 Cr.) child. Includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs theoretical and historical perspectives ethical and professional responsibilities and current issues. 16 external learning hours total during the semester is required. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations.

 

CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child

3 lec/1 lab (3 Cr.) A study of nutrition health safety and related activities including skill development in management of issues guidelines and practices in nutrition as well as community health hygiene safety and legal implications. Integration of these principles is applied to a variety of settings. 16 External learning hours total during the semester is required. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations.

CDEC 1319 Child Guidance

3 lec (3 Cr.) An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individuals and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance and techniques family involvement and cultural influences. *Prerequisites: CDEC 1311 CDEC 1354 or approval from instructor.

 

CDEC 1321 The Infant & Toddler

3 lec (3 Cr.) A 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. *Prerequisites: CDEC 1311 CDEC 1354 or approval from instructor.

 

CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development

3 lec (3 Cr.) A study of the principles of child growth and development. Physical emotional social and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.

 

CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood

3 lec/3 lab (3 Cr.) An exploration of principles methods and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum. Every student must complete and pass a background check and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations required by various courses in the program and activities. 16 hours external learning hours required during the semester. Prerequisites: CDEC 1354 and CDEC 1413 or approval from instructor.

 

CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood

3 lec/3 lab (3 Cr.) An exploration of principles methods and materials for teaching young children music movement visual arts and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking. 16 external learning hours required during the semester. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations and activities. Prerequisite: CDEC 1354 and CDEC 1413 or approval from instructor.

 

CDEC 1359 Children With Special Needs

3 lec/3 lab (3 Cr.)  A 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. 16 external learning hours required during the semester. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations and activities.

 

CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood

3 lec/3 lab (4 Cr.) Fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs. For Mexia State Supported Living Center Employees Only.

 

CDEC 2336 Administration of Programs for Children III

 3 lec (3 Cr.)  An advanced study of the skills and techniques in administering early care and education programs.

 

CDEC 2341 The School Age Child

3 lec (3 Cr.) A study of appropriate age programs including an overview of development appropriate environments materials and activities and teaching/guidance techniques. Prerequisites: CDEC 1311 CDEC 1354 or approval from instructor. CDEC 2407 Math and Science for Early Childhood

 

CDEC 2407 Math & Science for Early Childhood

3 lec/3 lab (4 Cr.) An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. 16 external learning hours required during the semester. Every student must complete and pass a criminal background check and be accepted into a licensed child care program to participate in classroom observations and activities. *Prerequisites: CDEC 1354 and CDEC 1413 or approval from instructor.

 

CDEC 2426 Administration of Programs for Children I

4 lec (4 Cr.) Application of management procedures for early care and education programs. Includes planning operating supervising and evaluating programs. Topics on philosophy types of programs policies fiscal management regulations staffing evaluation and communication.

 

CDEC 2428 Administration of Programs for Children II

4 lec (4 Cr.) An in depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management, advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis, technical applications in programs and planning parent education/partnerships. 

TECA 1303 Families, School & Community