Middlesex Community College Announces Fall ECE Courses
The Office of ECE Career Pathways is offering the following courses in Fall, 2022. Please use the link for the Google Form below to request in a course, funding will allow one course per student, per term.
EDU 100: Introduction to Early Childhood Education: This course will explore major aspects of teaching and learning. Intended to help students decide if they wish to pursue a career in Early Education and Care (EEC), the course integrates readings, class discussions, and other media to explore the world of EEC. Course topics provide an overview of the historical and theoretical foundations of education with an examination of issues related to educators and students involved in EEC. Included will be discussions around diversity, equity, socioeconomics, gender, race, ethnicity, special education distinctions, the changing standards for future educators, ethics, and technology. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101 *CDA track course*
EDU 122: Child Growth and Development: This course provides a chronological overview of the theory and principles of child growth and development from conception through adolescence, with an emphasis on the period from birth through age eight, exploring the interrelationships between theory, research, and practice. Development is studied in the contexts of family, gender, culture, language, socioeconomics, diversity, and society. This course is especially designed for students interested in pursuing course work or careers in education, health or human services fields. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101. * (This course is for students interested in earning their CDA and/or contributes to EEC Teacher Certification) *CDA track course*
EDU 101: Curriculum in Early Childhood Programs: This course provides a study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in Early Education and Care programs. This course focuses on relationships among developmental theory, philosophy, practice, and development of curriculum based on the needs and interests of young children including those who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Students will design experiences and learning environments that are mindful of the “whole child” and individual differences in development. *Contributes to EEC LT Certification*
Prerequisite: Completion of Child Growth and Development with a C- or better.
EDU 103: Infant and Toddler Care and Programming: An examination of the stages of infant and toddler development, developmentally appropriate practice and major influences on development, including the roles and responsibilities of parents and caregivers in creating high quality, supportive environments. The elements of designing environments and experiences to enhance growth and development will be discussed. *Contributes to EEC LT I/T Certification*
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 122 or EDU 122 with a C- or better.
EDU 104: Exceptional Learners: This course will be a study of children (birth through age 16) with physical, social, emotional, and/or intellectual exceptions, with an emphasis on techniques for inclusion of children into early childhood and elementary school programs. This course offers an introduction to a broad range of developmental exceptionalities and related topics, including categories of cognitive, physical, emotional, and learning delays. Topics include the history of special education, impacts on families, current and future trends, early intervention, transition, and the laws which govern the integration of children and adults in society.
An exploration of the theory and methods of designing, implementing and maintaining balanced age-appropriate comprehensive programs in various Early Education and Care settings. Topic include balancing the needs of children both individually and in groups, specific cognitive and affective curriculum areas and curriculum models, communication and involvement with families, staff, and community, the physical learning environment, and the importance of play. **This class must be taken with IDS 122 A30-(ECE Field Placement).
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 122 or EDU 122 with a C- or better and completion of EDU 101 with a C- or better.
EDU 153: Planning Program Environments for Children: An exploration of the theory and methods of designing, implementing and maintaining balanced age-appropriate comprehensive programs in various Early Education and Care settings. Topic include balancing the needs of children both individually and in groups, specific cognitive and affective curriculum areas and curriculum models, communication and involvement with families, staff, and community, the physical learning environment, and the importance of play. **This class must be taken with IDS 123 A30 (ECE Field Placement). *Contributes to EEC LT Certification*
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 122 or EDU 122 with a C- or better and completion of EDU 101 with a C- or better.
EDU 154: Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Programs: This course provides an overview of the health, safety and nutritional needs of young children and early childhood practices to ensure the health and well-being of each child in Early Education and Care (EEC) settings. Topics include MA EEC Standards, roles, and responsibilities of adults in meeting children’s diverse needs, the promotion of healthy lifestyle practices, and understanding common childhood illnesses and injuries. *This course is for students interested in earning their CDA and/or contributes to EEC LT Certification* Prerequisite: Completion of Child Growth and Development. **CDA track course**
EDU 252: Administration of Child Care Programs: A survey of topics essential to the planning and administration of quality Early Education and Care programs. Licensure, fiscal management, staffing, training, parent involvement, facilities, equipment, advisory boards, and community resources, as well as meeting the diverse needs of children and families will be discussed. *This course contributes to EEC Director I Certification* Prerequisite: Completion of Child Growth and Development with a C- or better; and completion of EDU 101 and EDU 153 both with a C- or better.
Please fill out the course request form:
