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  • ECE 167: Creative Experiences

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course focuses on the important role of creativity in Early Childhood Education. The content of the course addresses the importance and development of art, fine art, play, technology, music, creative dramatics, and early literacy curriculum in a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom. The role of the adult in a developmentally appropriate classroom is examined with special attention given to observation of children's behavior. This is a required class for all Early Childhood Education Majors.
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  • ECE 168: Child Care Management

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course provides an orientation in the planning and administration of early childhood programs. The course examines interpersonal staff relationships, effective parent communication, program evaluations, regulations, standards and budgets. Professionalism and PA initiatives are emphasized.
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  • ECE 170: Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Designed for early childhood educators and parents. Describes the components of child health, safety and nutrition. Identifies risks to health and safety. Health promotion, disease prevention, and basic care of the child at each developmental stage are examined.
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  • ECE 176: CDA Portfolio 1

    1.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    These courses align with the goals of NAEYC and PA OCDEL's guidelines for entry level preparation for the early childhood field. The courses are designed to prepare students' work for review for the Professional Portfolio required to complete the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) with the Council for Professional Recognition (the Council). The completed portfolio will showcase students' fundamental knowledge and skills in their setting of choice, either center-based Infant and Toddler or center-based Preschool. Students will demonstrate reflection on essential skills that will be used throughout their developing careers and that will be assessed by a CDA Professional Development Specialist. Elements will include proof of education, completed family questionnaires, reflective statements of competence, 22 completed resources, reflective self-assessments, and a professional philosophy statement
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  • ECE 177: CDA Portfolio 2

    1.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    These courses align with the goals of NAEYC and PA OCDEL's guidelines for entry level preparation for the early childhood field. The courses are designed to prepare students' work for review for the Professional Portfolio required to complete the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) with the Council for Professional Recognition (the Council). The completed portfolio will showcase students' fundamental knowledge and skills in their setting of choice, either center-based Infant and Toddler or center-based Preschool. Students will demonstrate reflection on essential skills that will be used throughout their developing careers and that will be assessed by a CDA Professional Development Specialist. Elements will include proof of education, completed family questionnaires, reflective statements of competence, 22 completed resources, reflective self-assessments, and a professional philosophy statement. Co-reguisite(s) ECE 170
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  • ECE 178: CDA Portfolio 3

    1.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    These courses align with the goals of NAEYC and PA OCDEL's guidelines for entry level preparation for the early childhood field. The courses are designed to prepare students' work for review for the Professional Portfolio required to complete the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) with the Council for Professional Recognition (the Council). The completed portfolio will showcase students' fundamental knowledge and skills in their setting of choice, either center-based Infant and Toddler or center-based Preschool. Students will demonstrate reflection on essential skills that will be used throughout their developing careers and that will be assessed by a CDA Professional Development Specialist. Elements will include proof of education, completed family questionnaires, reflective statements of competence, 22 completed resources, reflective self-assessments, and a professional philosophy statement. Corequisite:    ECE 256
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  • ECE 183: Creative Experiences

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course focuses on the important role of creativity in ECE. The content of the course addresses the importance and development of a developmentally appropriate curriculum in art, fine art, play, technology, music, creative dramatics and early literacy in the early childhood classroom. The role of the adult in a developmentally appropriate classroom is examined with special attention given to observation of children's behavior. This course requires observations at a licensed child- care center or educational institution.
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  • ECE 184: Early Childhood Education Practicum I

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course explores cultural and social variables and their impact on developing children. Special examination of diversity within families and the impact of families on children is explored. Additional topics include child abuse, alcoholism, poverty, media, violence, child care and school, and stress. This is a required class for all Early Childhood Education majors.
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  • ECE 185: Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course examines the history and models of the field of ECE. The role of the professional early childhood practitioner is explored and best practices in ECE are addressed. This course requires observations at a licensed child- care center or educational institution.
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  • ECE 188: Introduction to Exceptional Development

    3.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course examines the growth and development of exceptional persons, concentrating on the years from birth to early adulthood. Exceptionalities studied are mental retardation, learning disabilities, ADHD, physical impairments, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and speech and language impairments. Attention is given to the etiology, prevalence, definitions, characteristics, and the education of individuals with exceptionalities. Special attention is given to the laws addressing special education as well as inclusion. Emphasis is placed on the important roles of families in special education. This is requires observations at a licensed child-care center or educational institution.
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