# Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog · 22 courses Source: https://siskiyous.elumenapp.com/catalog/cos26-27catalog/ece "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### ECE 0958 — Early Childhood Education Lab - **Units:** 1-3 - **Hours:** 9 hours lab weekly, 162 contact hours total - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitations on Enrollment: Concurrently enrolled in any ECE class. This course complements ECE lecture courses. This is a lab course designed for the student who is considering a career in Early Childhood Education or has an emerging interdisciplinary interest in Child Development. Registration limited to students currently enrolled in any ECE course. ### ECE 1001 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **C-ID:** ECE 120 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/ece.md) An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education. Emphasis on the role of the early childhood educator, the importance of teacher-child relationships, and effective teaching strategies and environmental design for supporting development in young children. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics, and professional identity. C-ID ECE 120. ### ECE 1002 — Child Development - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **C-ID:** CDEV 100 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/ece.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/ece.md) This course includes the study of child development from conception through adolescence, with emphasis on personal development and family and social interactions. For UC transfer, only one course will be accepted if both ECE 1002 and ECE 1999 are taken. C-ID CDEV 100. ### ECE 1003 — Child, Family and Community - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **C-ID:** CDEV 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/ece.md) This course includes the study of theories of socialization and child development that address the interrelationships between the child, family and the community. C-ID CDEV 110. ### ECE 1500 — Introduction to Curriculum - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Advisory:** ECE 1001 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education) - **C-ID:** ECE 130 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/ece.md) This course is designed to support students in applying principles of early education as they recognize, design and assess developmentally appropriate materials and curriculum. Course content includes an overview of philosophies, theories, and standards as they are related to choosing materials and implementing curriculum which reflects Developmentally Appropriate Practice. C-ID ECE 130. ### ECE 1501 — Child Guidance and Management - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Advisory:** ECE 1001 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education) with a grade of C or better - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/ece.md) This course presents theory, principles and practices basic to positive child guidance. The class emphasizes psychological development recognizing the ethnic and cultural diversity of children and families, including typical and atypical developmental patterns. ### ECE 1502 — Serving Children and Families in a Diverse Society - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **C-ID:** ECE 230 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/ece.md) This course presents and explores principles and practices of working with diverse groups of young children and their families. There is emphasis the development of identity in diverse societies, including the theoretical and practical implications for young children, their families, early education programs and early educators. Students will gain familiarity with current research in anti-bias education; and will explore personal and societal biases in order to best inform teaching practices and program development. C-ID ECE 230. ### ECE 1999 — Human Development - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/ece.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/ece.md) This course provides an overview, from a psychological perspective, of human development from conception through death, including biological and environmental influences. Theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development are examined, as well as attention to developmental atypicalities. (PSY 180 - Introduction to Lifespan Psychology) ### ECE 2000 — Observing and Assessing: Desired Results and Developmentally Appropriate Environments - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** ECE 1001 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education) - **C-ID:** ECE 200 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/ece.md) This course is designed to prepare students to observe and assess young children to plan and implement developmentally appropriate early education curriculum and program. Emphasis is upon familiarity with developmental guidelines and recognition of Developmentally Appropriate Practice. The class will review California State "Desired Results" for early education and emphasis on developmental appropriateness in relation to these standards. The course includes weekly observation and supervised work with young children in a Lab School/Mentor Teacher setting. C-ID ECE 200. ### ECE 2002 — Child Nutrition, Health and Safety - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **C-ID:** ECE 220 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/ece.md) Prepares early educators and parents to identify aspects of nutrition, health and safety fundamental to optimal growth an development during childhood. This course includes evaluation of the relationship between nutrition and health as well as assessment of the benefits inherent in early education environments emphasizing best practices in nutrition and health. Work requiring evaluation of standards, policies and procedures, as well as recognition of the role of families and health professionals. C-ID ECE 220. ### ECE 2003 — The Young Child With Special Needs - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Advisory:** ECE 1002 (Child Development) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course offers a survey of typical and atypical development throughout the physical, cognitive and psychosocial domains, and the effects of special needs on the experience of young children and their families. ### ECE 2500 — Supporting Family Relationships and Parenting - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/ece.md) This course is a study of the diversity of modern marriage and family within a historical and social context. Using principles and methods of the social sciences, the course offers an overview of family cycles, including aspects of courtship, marriage and partnership, adjustments, parenting and step parenting, divorce, aging and socioeconomic status with an awareness of systemic inequity. ### ECE 2501 — Administration of Early Childhood Education - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/ece.md) This 3 unit class is the first in the series of COS' three Administration classes required for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Site Supervisor and Program Supervisor Permits and is designed for students who have completed one three unit ECE course. The class includes principles, practices and standards used in program planning, budgeting, personnel administration, and family advocacy in early education programs and agencies serving young children. ### ECE 2502 — Early Childhood Education Practicum - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 9 hours lab weekly, 180 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** ECE 1001 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education) C and ECE 1002 (Child Development) C and ECE 1003 (Child, Family and Community) C and ECE 1500 (Introduction to Curriculum) with a grade of C or better - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/ece.md) - Limitations on Enrollment: Practicum students must comply with State of California or practicum site vaccination, Department of Justice clearance and LiveScan requirements before placement This course offers an opportunity for students become familiar with and demonstrate developmentally appropriate early education competencies in a supervised teaching environment. The lecture component of this course may be offered in a distance education format. The lab portion of this course must be done at an approved site under the guidance of a certified Mentor Teacher. Practicum students are required to meet all vaccination requirements and any legal clearances required for volunteers in early education settings pursuant to California state law and individual program requirements. C-ID 210 ### ECE 2504 — Infant Development - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules Course content includes developmental theory from conception through the third year of life and overview of Developmentally Appropriate Practice as applied to work with this age group. There is emphasis upon the role of caregiver and families in a diverse community including both typical and atypical development. ### ECE 2505 — Development in Middle Childhood - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This class covers the cognitive, psychosocial, and physical development of the school aged child, including consideration of cultural, historical, and societal influences. The course will consider contemporary theories of primary education and extended care giving emphasizing the unique nature of after school programs. ### ECE 2510 — Creative Art Activities for Young Children - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course presents an overview, theory and practice in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate art experiences for young children. Study will emphasize the developmental process involved in children's art as well as the stages through which children move as they manipulate materials in creative art. The roles of Representational Competence, Sensory Exploration, and Self Expression are emphasized. ### ECE 2525 — Staffing and Employee Relations in Early Childhood Education - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total - **Advisory:** ECE 2501 (Administration of Early Childhood Education) Minimum of Grade of "C" - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/winter-2027/ece.md) This course is the second in the series of COS' three Administration classes required for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Site Supervisor and Program Supervisor Permits. The class focuses on the professional principles, practices and standards essential in work with staff and community networks. ### ECE 2527 — Adult Supervision of Early Childhood Education - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture weekly, 36 contact hours total - **Advisory:** ECE 2501 (Administration of Early Childhood Education) Minimum of Grade of "C" - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/winter-2027/ece.md) This 2 unit class is the third in the series of COS' three Administration classes required for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Site Supervisor and Program Supervisor Permits. The class focuses on principles and practices fundamental to supervising adults in early education programs ### ECE 2929 — Special Studies - **Units:** 1-2 - **Hours:** 6 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course provides an opportunity for capable students to do additional independent study on selected topics in early education. ### ECE 2949 — Work Experience - **Units:** 0.5-8 - **Hours:** 26.67 hours lab weekly, 480 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitations on Enrollment: Must be concurrently employed in a volunteer or compensated capacity. Call 530-938-5305. Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the student's educational or occupational goal. Students can earn a maximum of 16 semester units, .5-4 units/semester. Fingerprint clearance is needed prior to the first lab class. ### ECE 9081 — Early Childhood Education Workshop - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 1 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course allows instruction and training in a variety of areas that are not specifically covered in comprehensive early childhood education classes. The workshop is designed to benefit those employed and/or planning to be employed in the field of early education.