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ECE 117 Child Growth and Development
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Analysis of the elements which affect growth and development pre-birth to age eight. Includes developmental theorists,
roles of genetics, health and social influences, public policy issues, and domains of development.
Information:
A subscription to Task Stream is required for successful completion of this course.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ECE 124 Math and Science for Children
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Theories, methods, and techniques for teaching math and science. Includes central concepts in math and science,
communication skills, assessment, integration into other subject areas, teaching methods, and developmentally
appropriate practices.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 082.
Information:
This course replaces CDA 142, 143, and 152.
ECE 124A and 124B together constitute ECE 124.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECE 124A Math and Science for Children: Module A
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Theories, methods, and techniques for teaching math and problem solving. Includes central concepts in math and problem
solving, communication skills, assessment, integration into other subject areas, teaching methods, and developmentally
appropriate practices.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 082.
Information:
This course replaces CDA 142 and CDA 152.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
ECE 124A and 124B together constitute ECE 124.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 124B Math and Science for Children: Module B
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Theories, methods, and techniques for teaching science. Includes central concepts in science, communication skills,
assessment, and integration into other subject areas, teaching methods, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Information:
This course replaces CDA 143.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
ECE 124A and 124B together constitute ECE 124.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 125 Nutrition, Health, and Safety for the Young Child
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
In-depth study of the health, safety and nutritional needs of children. Includes children’s nutritional needs, caregiver
responsibilities, food allergies, promoting healthy attitudes, illness prevention, record keeping, promotion of health and
safety, safe environments, and community resources.
Information:
This course replaces CDA 104, 119, and 151.
ECE 125A, 125B, and 125C together constitute ECE 125.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ECE 125A Nutrition, Health, and Safety for the Young Child: Module A
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
In-depth study of the safety needs of children. Includes children’s needs, caregiver responsibilities, illness prevention,
record keeping, promotion of safety, safe environments, and community resources.
Information:
This course replaces CDA 104.
ECE 125A, 125B, and 125C together constitute ECE 125.
All ECE courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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