Class Descriptions
ECE 100 Child Care BasicsECE 102 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECE 104 Art for Young Children
ECE 110 Learning Environments for Children
ECE 115 Practicum I
ECE 130 Physical Development for Young Children
ECE 131 Language Arts for Young Children
ECE 132 Caring for School-Age Children
ECE 134 Caring for Infants and Toddlers
ECE 136 Cognitive Skill Development
ECE 138 Creative Dramatics for Young Children
ECE 141 Math & Science for Young Children
ECE 142 Music for Young Children
ECE 150 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
ECE 180 Children's Literature
ECE 205 Practicum II
ECE 220 Management of Early Childhood Programs
ECE 235 Educating Young Children in a Diverse Society
ECE 238 Professionalism
ECE 240 Advanced Curriculum Development
ECE 250 Practicum III
ECE 275 Current Issues in Brain Development
ECE 280 Teaching Adults
ECE 100 Child Care Basics 2 Credits
Introduction for caring for children in child care centers, family child
care homes or school-age care. Practical application of child growth,
development, and guidance theory and licensing regulations regarding
health and safety. Meets requirement for state-mandated 20 hour training
for employment in a child care center, family child care home or school
age care. Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 102 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
5 Credits
History and scope of early childhood education and current issues and
trends. Role and responsibilities of the early childhood professional.
Overview of methods and curriculum development in early academic skill
areas. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in WRIT
101 or instructor's permission.
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ECE 104 Art for Young Children 2 Credits
Teaching methods and curriculum development in art for children from birth
to age eight emphasizing practical skills for providing developmentally
appropriate art experiences. Non-refundable supply fee: $10.00.
Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 110 Learning Environments for Children 3
Credits
Strategies for environmental design and management of indoor and outdoor
physical space, equipment, and materials in child care and educational
settings to maximize learning and development of children from birth to
age eight. Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 115 Practicum I 3 Credits
Weekly seminar includes instruction in observation skills and methods
of recording observational data. Students must conduct eight two-hour
observations in a variety of early childhood settings during daytime hours.
Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 130 Physical Development for Young Children
2 Credits
Curriculum development and methods for enhancing physical and motor development
of children birth through age eight. Practical skills for providing developmentally
appropriate large and small motor activities. Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 131 Language Arts for Young Children 2
Credits
Curriculum development and methods for enhancing language development,
communication skills, emerging literacy and language arts for children
from birth through age eight. Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 132 Caring for School-Age Children 2
Credits
Caring for school-age children before and after school and during vacations.
Includes the caregiver's role in providing age-appropriate activities,
routines, environments, and guidance. Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 134 Caring for Infants and Toddlers 2
Credits
Caring for children birth to 30 months. Includes the caregiver's role
in providing age-appropriate activities, routines, environment, and guidance.
Prerequisite: None
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ECE 136 Cognitive Skill Development 2 Credits
How young children learn and think. Teacher's role in planning for and
supporting cognitive skill development of children from birth to age eight.
Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 138 Creative Dramatics for Young Children
2 Credits
Curriculum development and methods for teaching creative dramatics for
children from birth to age eight including dramatic play, puppetry, creative
movement, and dramatization. Non-refundable supply fee: $10.00.
Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 141 Math & Science for Young Children
4 Credits
Curriculum development and methods for teaching mathematical and science
concepts for children birth to age eight. Practical skills for providing
developmentally appropriate math experiences. Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 142 Music for Young Children 2 Credits
Teaching methods and curriculum development in music for children from
birth to age eight. Role of music in social-emotional, physical, cognitive,
creative and aesthetic development and practical skills for providing
developmentally appropriate music experiences. Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 150 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
3 Credits
Health, safety, and nutrition practices in programs for children from
birth to age eight. Curriculum development for children in these areas.
Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 180 Children's Literature 2 Credits
Selection and presentation of quality literature to support the development
of children birth to eight years. Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 205 Practicum II 4 Credits
Supervised observation and participation in a single Early Childhood Education
setting six hours per week: applying guidance techniques, planning and
leading activities for individuals and small groups, and working cooperatively
with staff. Two hour seminar per week. Prerequisite: ECE
102, 115, EDUC 120
Minimum of 25 credits ECE, with a grade of "C" or better. Instructor's
permission required.
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ECE 220 Management of Early Childhood Programs
3 Credits
Financial, personnel, public relations and program management for child
care centers, preschools, and in-home child care programs for children
from birth to age eight. Emphasis on communication, leadership and problem
solving. Prerequisite: ECE 102, 110,
210, EDUC 120, 230
and WRIT 101 or current director status
or instructor's permission.
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ECE 235 Educating Young Children in a Diverse Society
3 Credits
A look at the development of multiculturalism and diversity within children
and its impact on early childhood environments. Practical skills in building
an anti-bias classroom.
Prerequisite: None.
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ECE 238 Professionalism 3 Credits
Understanding professional behavior and awareness of resources in the
early education setting, along with reflective teaching and mentoring
practices. Prerequisite: ECE 102, ECE 110, ECE 150, ECE 205, ECE 235,
and EDUC 120, 225,
230.
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ECE 240 Advanced Curriculum Development 5
Credits
Models of curriculum development and teaching methods for children birth
through age eight. Interpretation and application of developmentally appropriate
practices.
Prerequisite: WRIT 101, ECE
205 and 10 credits of ECE methods courses or current elementary teaching
certificate or instructor's permission.
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ECE 250 Practicum III 5 Credits
Teaching under supervision in an ECE setting for nine hours per week.
Supervising groups of children, implementing curriculum, and working as
a team member with staff. Two hour seminar per week. Prerequisite:
WRIT 101, ECE 205 and EDUC 230.
ECE 240
or concurrent. Obtain instructor's permission before registering.
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ECE 275 Current Issues in Brain Development
5 Credits
In depth examination of how the brain develops. Current research and trends
in brain development and the applications and implications for educating
children and adults.
Prerequisite: EDUC 120, or PSYC
101, or PSYC 220, or instructor's
permission.
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ECE 280 Teaching Adults 2 Credits
Preparing and teaching workshops and courses for adults studying early
childhood education. Roles of consultants and teachers, professionalism,
adult learning theory, course design, group facilitation, and performance
assessment. Students must meet education and work experience requirements
for Washington STARS Trainer status.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission required.
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