Early Childhood Education
27 courses · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ECE-1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- ECE 120
An examination of the underlying historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practices in early care and education for children birth through age eight. Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children’s learning growth, and development. (L)
ECE-1B Introduction to Curriculum
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- ECE-1A; ECE-3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- ECE 130
This course presents developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children’s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children’s development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings.
ECE-1C Positive Social Development Young Child
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to help teachers and caregivers of young children to establish relationships with children and apply principles of behavior management. Basic principles include helping young children develop positive self-esteem, enter into group play, form friendships and learn prosocial behavior.
ECE-2A Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the administration of early childhood programs. Covers program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, development and implementation of policies and procedures. Examines administrative tools, philosophies, and techniques needed to organize, open, and operate an early care and education program for diverse children and families.
ECE-2B Administration of Children’s Centers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course presents developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children’s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children’s development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings.
ECE-3 Child Growth and Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CDEV 100
Examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories.
ECE-6 Early Childhood Language Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Language development and influences in early childhood including theories of language acquisition, interrelatedness of growth, stages of development, and appropriate curriculum for enhancing speaking, listening, pre-reading, and pre-writing skills.
ECE-7A Creative Materials
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Creative activities for young children (2-8 years old) including the planning and implementation of painting, drawing, printmaking, weaving, stitchery, collage, sculpture, puppet-making, and modeling materials. Students will learn to develop a relationship with creative media. (L)
ECE-10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- ECE 220
Laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in care and education settings for children birth through middle childhood. Includes the teacher’s role in prevention strategies, nutrition and meal planning, integrating health safety and nutrition experiences into daily routines and overall risk management. (L)
ECE-11 Observation and Assessment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- ECE 200
This course Introduces the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children’s development and learning, including typical and atypical development. The use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences are emphasized. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be discussed, along with strategies for collaboration with diverse families and professionals.
ECE-14 The School Age Child
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for the school-age child (TK-8). Emphasis will be placed on day-to-day program operation, teaching strategies, developmental levels of the school-age child and age appropriate activities. A field trip may be utilized to enhance classroom instruction.
ECE-16 Preschool Music Activities
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides a foundation for musical experiences to involve young children in music by developing listening skills, movement, singing, playing an instrument, and incorporating the three basic elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony. Students build a resource file and create developmentally appropriate lesson plans that include music activities for transitions and cultural diversity. Introduces a variety of instruments appropriate for young children.
ECE-17 Introduction to Young Children with Special Needs
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces the variations in development of children with special needs ages birth through eight and the resulting impact on families. Includes an overview of historical and societal Influences, laws relating to children with special needs, and the Identification and referral process.
ECE-18 Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Covers curriculum and intervention strategies for working with children with special needs in partnership with their families. Focuses on the use of observation and assessment in meeting the individualized needs of children in inclusive and natural environments. Includes the role of the teacher as a professional working with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and cultural competence.
ECE-25 Group Experiences in Outdoor Environment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the structure and management of the Large Group/Circle Time component of Early Childhood Programs, including application of circle time techniques to support Social/Emotional Development, Language Development, Creative Development. Developing creative outdoor learning environments including playgrounds, activities and cooperative games will be included. This course also covers the legal requirements for playgrounds as well as techniques for moving the inside classroom outdoors, the benefits of nature on development, and sharing outside spaces with children.
ECE-27 Teaching in a Diverse Society
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- ECE 230
Examines the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of systemic societal influences on children’s development, learning, and school experiences. Strategies for developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate anti-bias curriculum will be explored as well as approaches to promote inclusive and anti-racist classroom communities. Includes self-reflection on the influence of teachers’ own culture and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families.
ECE-31 Child, Family, Community
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CDEV 110
The processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development, birth through adolescence.
ECE-32 Parenting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Social competence techniques, advice, and demonstration of responsibility, which encourage positive parenting styles and effective child-rearing and guidance procedures. Focus will be creating and building positive interaction patterns and increasing levels of communication between family members, care givers, and the community.
ECE-35 Parents as Partners in ECE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
An in-depth study of the relationship between parents, teachers and children in the education process. Topics include communication skills necessary for parent-teacher conferences, increasing parent volunteer involvement, family lifestyles, families with special needs, leadership and advocacy. Intended for experienced teachers. (L)
ECE-37 Adult Supervision
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course explores methods and principles of supervising student teachers in the ECE classrooms. Emphasis is on the role of experienced classroom teachers who function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff.
ECE-39 Children’s Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to children’s literature: history, elements, and types of books of interest to children from birth through twelve years old. Students will read, share, and evaluate classical, cultural, and award-winning books. Methods of selecting and evaluating books will be applied.
ECE-42 Infant/Toddler Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of infants and toddlers from pre-conception to age three including physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth and development. Applies theoretical frameworks to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. Emphasis on relational health, the role of families and culture on growth and development, and collaboration between care providers and families.
ECE-43 Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. Examines essential policies, principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to 36 months.
ECE-46 Practicum-Field Experience-Preschool
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- ECE-1A; ECE-1B; ECE-3; ECE-31
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- ECE 210
This course includes demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and other qualified early education professionals in a preschool setting. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. Includes exploration of career pathways, professional development, and teacher responsibilities.
ECE-46A Practicum - Field Experience Infant/Toddler
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- ECE-1A; ECE-1B; ECE-3; ECE-31
- Corequisite
- ECE-42 or ECE-43
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- ECE 210
This course includes demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and other qualified early education professionals in an infant/toddler setting. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. Includes exploration of career pathways, professional development, and teacher responsibilities, and teacher responsibilities working with infants/toddlers.
ECE-46B Practicum - Field Experience - School Age Children
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- ECE-1A; ECE-1B; ECE-3; ECE-31
- Corequisite
- ECE-14
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- ECE 210
This course includes demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and other qualified early education professionals in a preschool setting. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. Includes exploration of career pathways, professional development, and teacher responsibilities working with school age children.
ECE-46C Practicum - Field Experience - Children With Special Needs
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- ECE-1A; ECE-1B; ECE-3; ECE-31
- Corequisite
- ECE-17 or ECE-18
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- ECE 210
This course includes demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and other qualified early education professionals in a preschool setting. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. Includes exploration of career pathways, professional development, and teachers’ responsibilities working with children with special needs in a preschool setting.