2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ECE 201 - Introduction to the Child Care Profession


Description: Introduction to the child care profession, focusing on child development and appropriate learning environments for children from birth through age five. Includes child care licensing and developmentally appropriate curriculum in early childhood settings.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
  1. Child development
  2. Developmentally appropriate activities
  3. Discipline and guidance
  4. Child development techniques
  5. Health and safety in early care and education settings

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe milestones of physical, social, cognitive and language development in children from birth through age five. (1,2)
  2. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children from birth through age five.(2,4)
  3. Explain and incorporate positive child guidance and discipline techniques in early childhood settings. (3,4)
  4. Create a plan for caring for young children. (1-5)
  5. Prepare a healthy and safe environment for young children; with special consideration for nutrition, licensing requirements and personal safety. (5)