Peninsula College Course Catalog 2012-2013

Course Descriptions
meet the needs of children from birth to age three. Emphasis
on caring relationships and early learning. Develop skills
in noticing and responding to infant/toddler cues; forming
partnerships with families; designing culturally relevant and
inclusive environments; encouraging sensorimotor exploration
in a responsive environment; nurturing play and healthy
development. STARS approved.
ECE 175 1-6 Credits
WORKING WITH SCHOOL-AGERS
Designed for youth leaders, home school teachers, and
parents of children ages six to twelve. Topics include stages
of development, innovative ideas, and age-appropriate
enrichment activities, projects, and cooperative games.
Effective adult-leadership styles. Designed in six one-credit
modules. STARS approved.
ECE 201 1-3 Credits
ECE INTERNSHIP
Individually designed field experience and seminar to work with
children and/or adults (parents, staff, community) in schools,
child-care, or human service agencies. Prerequisite: 15 credits
of ECE. STARS approved.
ECE 202 1-3 Credits
ECE INTERNSHIP
Individually designed field experience and seminar to work with
children and/or adults (parents, staff, community) in schools,
child-care, or human service agencies. Prerequisite: 15 credits
of ECE.
ECE 205 3 Credits
THE CONTEMPORARY FAMILY
How families from different cultural backgrounds and
socioeconomic circumstances adapt to and function in
society. A look at the changing American family structures;
family systems theory; patterns of family violence, abuse, and
neglect; and family values formation. Prerequisite: 10 ECE
credits or permission of instructor. Co-listed with SOC 205.
STARS approved.
ECE 210 3 Credits
WORKING WITH FAMILIES
Current practices used by teachers and care-giving staff to
encourage parent involvement and build partnerships between
the home and programs for children from birth to age 12.
STARS approved.
98
ECE 250 3 Credits
ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ECE
Historical development of early childhood education
philosophies and programs. Review of current issues and
expected trends and examination of the effect these issues and
trends have on role of early childhood personnel now and in
the future. STARS approved. (E)
ECE 260 5 Credits
PRACTICUM II
Advanced practicum experience based on skill standards in
a developmentally appropriate setting with qualified master
teacher. Individualized opportunities for students to practice
advanced teaching competencies and professional interactions
with site staff and parents. Prerequisites: Completion of ECE
146-148, 30 ECE credits, and permission of advisor.
Economics
ECON 101 5 Credits
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
Introduction to fundamental economic concepts through
contemporary social issues. Examine how societies deal
with limited resources and social, cultural, and political
responses to changing economic conditions. Recommended
for those seeking a greater understanding of economics and
contemporary issues. Prerequisite: MATH 091 (SS)
ECON& 201
MICROECONOMICS
5 Credits
Promotes use of critical thinking to explore an individual’s
relationship to the supply-and-demand of goods and
services. Tools of economic analysis are used to investigate
management of environmental systems. Prerequisite: AMATH
121 OR MATH 091 and ENGL& 101. (SS)
ECON& 202
MACROECONOMICS
5 Credits
Presents economic theories used as tools for critical thinking
to show how the U.S. economy operates. Emphasis on
causes and consequences of unemployment and inflation
and how they affect the well-being of Americans. The use of
government spending, taxation, and the monetary system to
promote full employment and stable prices will be examined.
Explores role of energy and natural resources in shaping our
economic future. Prerequisites: AMATH 121 or MATH 091 and
ENGL& 101. (SS)
2012-2013 COURSE CATALOG Peninsula College