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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 141 DMA - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONDMA 191 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inoccupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest.Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will beincluded under this cover title published in the schedule of classes forthe quarter in which the course will be offered.DMA 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSUDMA 291 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specifictopic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas.Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student projectplanning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval bythe instructor prior to registering for this course.EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATIONA.A. DEGREEAn A.A. Degree is offered in the field of Early Childhood Education.For major requirements, see page 64.CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTA Certificate of Achievement is offered in the field of Early ChildhoodEducation. For requirements, see page 88.THE FOLLOWING COURSES IN THIS SUBJECT AREA MAYBE CHALLENGED: ECE 101, 103.ECE 100 HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION FORYOUNG CHILDRENLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is designed to provide the student with information abouthealth, safety, and nutrition as it relates to young children. Studentswill learn about current health and safety issues for children in a varietyof child care settings and how to implement safe and healthy practicesand policies in these programs. Also included in this course are thevarious meal pattern requirements of state and federal child care foodprograms, feeding the challenging child, menu planning, and therelationship of nutrients to stages of growth and development.Transfers to CSU, UNRECE 101 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATIONLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is an introduction to essential themes, concepts, andskills related to early childhood education, including knowledge ofhistory and traditions in the field; philosophical, psychological andsocial foundations of early childhood education; and ethical issues andstandards of early childhood educators.Transfers to CSU, UNRECE 102/PSY 102 CHILD AND ADOLESCENTDEVELOPMENTLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is an introduction to the theoretical concepts andmethodological approaches in child and adolescent development.Developmental processes through maturation and learning will beexamined. Different theoretical perspectives (biological, cognitive,social, behavioral, emotional, and evolutionary) will be explored andrelevant research discussed. This course is cross-listed with PSY 102.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 or equivalent.ECE 103 CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course examines family living patterns and lifestyles in today’ssociety. Topics include the diversity of family composition andinteractions of family members and the factors affecting family life,child-rearing practices, family-school-community relationships andpartnerships. Resources available within the school and community, aswell as social services, health service, and recreational facilities withinthe community are explored.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCECE 109 CHILDREN’S LITERATURELecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is a survey of literature written for children. Topics includemethods of selecting and evaluating books, practical skills to useliterature in the classroom with focus on the presentation of activities,and techniques for effective storytelling. This course also includesstrategies for incorporating and extending literacy-based activitiesacross the curriculum.Transfers to CSU, UNRECE 110 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT INEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMSLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills relatedto providing appropriate curriculum and environments for youngchildren from birth to age six. Students will examine the teacher'srole in supporting development and fostering the joy of learningfor all young children using observation and assessment strategiesemphasizing the essential role of play. An overview of content areaswill include but not be limited to: language and literacy, social andemotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, math, andscience.Transfers to CSU, UNRADVISORY: ECE 101 or equivalent.Dance - Digital Media Arts - Early Childhood Education