Early Childhood Studies (NC)
11 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ECSN 7149 Work Experience Education
- Hours
- 60-150 hours
Supervised employment extending career and technical education program-based learning in ECS to an on-the-job learning environment related to the student's career and educational goals. These work experiences improve the student's basic work skills and professional competencies by creating career awareness, improving work habits, and fostering positive workplace attitudes and behaviors.
ECSN 7300 Family Childcare Business NC
- Hours
- 9-15 hours
Interested in learning about how to start your own family childcare business? Learn about Community Care Licensing Regulations, marketing techniques, contract development, budgeting strategies, and fees associated with owning and operating your own licensed family childcare business. This course is also 1 of 5 required courses to increase your confidence and competence in working with young children in a community-based setting. English Language Learners should also enroll in the ELDV 7300 support course.
ECSN 7301 Child Health and Safety NC
- Hours
- 18-30 hours
Interested in learning about health, safety, and nutrition guidelines when caring for children? Learn about health, safety, and nutritional guidelines, best practices, and regulations when caring for children in licensed and unlicensed care environments. This course is also 1 of 5 required courses to increase your confidence and competence in working with young children in a community-based setting. English Language Learners should also enroll in the ELDV 7301 support course.
ECSN 7302 Developmental Needs of a Child NC
- Hours
- 15-25 hours
Interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how children learn and develop? Learn about the importance of establishing a strong, trusting relationship with the children you care for. Expand your knowledge of positive guidance strategies, inclusive learning environments, meeting children where they are in development and interest through providing age-appropriate activities. This course is 1 of 5 required courses to increase your confidence and competence in working with young children in a community-based setting. English Language Learners should also enroll in the ELDV 7302 support course.
ECSN 7303 Infant and Toddler Care NC
- Hours
- 12-20 hours
- C-ID
- N/A
Interested in learning about how to provide quality education and care for infant and toddler-aged children? Learn strategies to create warm and nurturing environments that support very young children as they grow and learn through relationships and meaning routines. This course is 1 of 5 required courses to increase your confidence and competence in working with young children in a community-based setting. English Language Learners should also enroll in the ELDV 7303 support course.
ECSN 7304 Ethics & Business Contracts NC
- Hours
- 15-25 hours
- C-ID
- N/A
Interested in learning about how to start and professionalize your own family childcare business? Learn about how you can best operate your own family childcare business using ethics as a guide to build professional relationships, select and maintain staff, interact with families, and develop sound business practices and contracts. This course is 1 of 5 required courses to increase your confidence and competence in working with young children in a community-based setting. English Language Learners should also enroll in the ELDV 7304 support course.
ECSN 7310 History of Child Development
- Hours
- 36-48 hours
- C-ID
- N/A
This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy and professional history.
ECSN 7311 Guidance and Interaction
- Hours
- 18-30 hours
- C-ID
- N/A
This class will provide basic information regarding the importance of guidance and interactions with children. An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences.
ECSN 7312 The Importance of Play
- Hours
- 32-36 hours
- C-ID
- N/A
This class will provide basic information regarding the importance of play, its function, and relevance to a child's physical, cognitive and psychosocial development. It will also cover topics such as conservation, rough and tumble/war play and developmentally appropriate practices.
ECSN 7313 Observation Made Easy
- Hours
- 36-48 hours
- C-ID
- N/A
The course applies observation and assessment skills in evaluating all areas of the child’s growth and development. It also includes documentation of child’s skills and behaviors. Knowledge of the child’s development and learning would provide the framework for curriculum and teaching strategies.
ECSN 7314 Assessment and Delivery Systems
- Hours
- 15-25 hours
- C-ID
- N/A
In this course, the student becomes aware of various types of educational programs and delivery systems available to children 0-8 years of age. The student will be exposed to licensing regulations and procedures, the roles and responsibilities of a teacher and the concept of a teaching philosophy and professional ethics in Early Childhood