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ECE 203 - Child, Family, and Community

Description:ECE 203 investigates the historical and current attitudes toward children and families, the history of childcare and economic, and cultural and political factors that influence child care practices. Comparisons are made between childcare in the United States and those of other selected cultures. This course requires five hours of classroom observation experience to be arranged with the instructor.
Credit hours:3-0-3
Prerequisite(s):eligibility for ENGL 101
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates, AAS, ALS
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Not Applicable
Offered:As needed

Fall 2008 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
ECE 203V1OnlineHelm, J
  • Online students must contact the instructor at jhelm@richland.edu prior to the first day of the semester.

Early Childhood Education Courses

NumberTitleHours
ECE 101Introduction to Child Care & Education3-0-3
ECE 102School-Age Child Care2-0-2
ECE 103Child Guidance2-0-2
ECE 110Health, Nutrition, and Safety for Young Children3-0-3
ECE 111Children's Literature3-0-3
ECE 112Math and Science for Young Children2-2-3
ECE 113Art, Music, and Drama for Young Children2-2-3
ECE 114Play Activities for Young Children2-2-3
ECE 115Infant and Toddler Development2-2-3
ECE 203Child, Family, and Community3-0-3
ECE 210Curriculum Design for Early Childhood3-0-3
ECE 220Child Care Administration and Organization3-0-3
ECE 230Early Childhood Program Management4-0-4
ECE 235Early Childhood Business Management3-0-3
ECE 290Work Experience Practicum & Seminar1-10-1 to 3