This is an archived Dallas College Online Catalog. Please visit our current Online CatalogOnline Catalog at https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/cattoc.cfm?loc=DCCCD.
Notice: This catalog is no longer actively maintained. Some of the links/pages may no longer function. We apologize for any inconvenience.
DCCCD 2003-2004 Catalog banner
Previous Catalog Years  Previous Catalog Years
Catalog Table of Contents  Catalog Table of Contents
    Associate in Applied Sciences Degrees Associate in Applied Sciences Degrees
         Associate in Applied Sciences Degree  Associate in Applied Sciences Degree
         Associate in Arts/Associate in Sciences Degrees  Associate in Arts/Associate in Sciences Degrees
         Field of Study Degrees  Field of Study Degrees
         Emphasis Degrees  Emphasis Degrees
         Transfer Degree  Transfer Degree
         Degree Plans (by Location)  Degree Plans (by Location)
         Degree Plans (by Subject)  Degree Plans (by Subject)
         Course Descriptions  Course Descriptions
DCCCD Core Curriculum  DCCCD Core Curriculum
DCCCD Core Curriculum  DCCCD Core Options for AAS Awards
Transfer Services  Transfer Services
Course Descriptions for CDEC (Archived)

Course Description Index | Student Services | Degree Plans

Course Description Help Screen


CDEC 1141   CDA Preparation for Assessment (1) New course added May 16, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Course designed to assist students in preparation for the CDA Credential assessment; write CDA competency statements and complete a CDA professional file. (1 Lec.)

CDEC 1166   Practicum or (Field Experience) – Child Development and Early Childhood (1) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 2322.
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student’s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (7 Ext.)

CDEC 1167   Practicum or (Field Experience) – Child Development and Early Childhood (1) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: CDEC 1317, 2322 and 2324 or concurrent enrollment: Third CDA Training course taken.
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student’s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (7 Ext.)

CDEC 1303   Family and the Community (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 2370.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of the relationship between the child, the family, the community, and early childhood educators, including a study of parent education, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current issues. There is a credit sequel to this course. This same course with the prefix/number TECA 1303 can be taken for academic transfer credit. See course TECA 1303. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1313   Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs (3) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 1413.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for children. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1317   Child Development Associate Training I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 2371.
Prerequisite: None.
Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). Topics on CDA overview, general observation skills, and child growth and development overview. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1318   Nutrition, Health, and Safety (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 1374.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of nutrition, health, safety, and related activities, including skill development in management of issues, guidelines, and practices in nutrition, as well as community health, hygiene, safety, and legal implications. Integration of these principles applied to a variety of settings. There is a credit sequel to this course. This same course with the prefix/number TECA 1318 can be taken for academic transfer credit. See course TECA 1318. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

CDEC 1319   Child Guidance (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 2373.
Prerequisite: None.
An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement and cultural influences. Practical application through direct participation with children. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1321   The Infant and Toddler (3) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 1421.
Prerequisite: CDEC 1339. Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 2188.
A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality caregiving routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1323   Observation and Assessment (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 2373.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of child development observation, assessment skills and techniques. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1330   Growth and Development: 6-14 years (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of the principles of child growth and development from six through thirteen years. Focus on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of development. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1334   School-Age Activities and Group Dynamics (3) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 1434.
Prerequisite: CDEC 1330 and 2341. Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 2189.
This course explores the theoretical, developmental, and practical application basis for school-age activities as a means of facilitating children's education and development. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1335   Early Childhood Development: 3-5 years (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
This course covers the principles of normal growth and development from three to five years. Emphasis is on physical, emotional, and social development. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1339   Early Childhood Development: 0-3 years (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
This course covers the principles of normal growth and development from conception through three years of age. Emphasis is on physical, intellectual, and social development. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1340   Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs (3) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 1440.
Prerequisite: CDEC 1323 and 1359. Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 2288.
Exploration of development and implementation of curriculum for children with special needs. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1343   Independent Study in Child Development (3) New course added May 16, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Topic of career focus identified by the student with program approval; research, presentation of findings, and practical applications are emphasized as they relate to the selected topic. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1356   Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based, integrated curriculum. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1359   Children with Special Needs (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 2372.
Prerequisite: None.
A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1395   Special Topics in Early Childhood Provider/Assistant (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 2371.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1396   Special Topics in Administration of Programs for Children (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 1411   Introduction to Early Childhood Education (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 1471.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the profession of early childhood education, focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, types of programs, historical perspectives, ethics, and current issues. There is a credit sequel to this course. This same course with the prefix/number TECA 1311 can be taken for academic transfer credit. See course TECA 1311. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)

CDEC 1413   Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 1472.
Prerequisite: None.
Fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for young children. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)

CDEC 1454   Child Growth and Development (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of the principles of normal child growth and development from conception to adolescence. Focus on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of development. There is a credit sequel to this course. This same course with the prefix/number TECA 1354 can be taken for academic transfer credit. See course TECA 1354. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)

CDEC 2187   Internship – Child Development and Early Childhood or Provider Assistant (1) New course added November 4, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with CDEC 1313.
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Ext.)

CDEC 2188   Internship – Child Development and Early Childhood or Provider Assistant (1) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with CDEC 1321.
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Ext.)

CDEC 2189   Internship – Child Development and Early Childhood or Provider Assistant (1) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with CDEC 1334.
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Ext.)

CDEC 2280   Cooperative Education – Early Childhood Provider/ Assistant (2) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 1280.
Prerequisite: Two previous CDEC/TECA courses.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)

CDEC 2281   Cooperative Education – Early Childhood Provider/ Assistant (2) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: All CDEC/ TECA courses in the Early Childhood Training Certificate.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)

CDEC 2284   Cooperative Education - Child Development (2) New course added May 16, 2003
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid and /or non-paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)

CDEC 2286   Internship – Child Development and Early Childhood or Provider Assistant (2) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 2475.
Prerequisite: CDEC/TECA 1318, 1311, 1354, 1319, 1313.
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (8 Ext.)

CDEC 2287   Internship – Child Development and Early Childhood or Provider Assistant (2) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course/prefix number CDEC 2476.
Prerequisite: CDEC 2286.
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (8 Ext.)

CDEC 2288   Internship – Child Development and Early Childhood or Provider Assistant (2) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with CDEC 1340.
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (8 Ext.)

CDEC 2289   Internship – Child Development and Early Childhood or Provider Assistant (2) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with CDEC 2336.
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (6 Ext.)

CDEC 2304   Child Abuse and Neglect (3) New course added May 16, 2003
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 2375.
Prerequisite: None.
Methods used by child care workers in the identification of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect with an emphasis on developing skills for working with children and families. Includes methods of referral to public and private agencies that deal with investigation and treatment. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 2315   Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education (3) New course added May 16, 2003
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 1315.
Prerequisite: None.
An overview of multicultural education to include relationship with the family and community to develop awareness and sensitivity to diversity related to individual needs of children. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 2322   Child Development Associate Training II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 2371.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with CDEC 1166.
A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social, and guidance. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 2324   Child Development Associate Training III (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). Three of the 13 functional areas of study include family, program management and professionalism. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 2326   Administration of Programs for Children I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 2376.
Prerequisite: None.
A practical application of management procedures for early child care education programs, including a study of planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics on philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluating, and communication. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 2328   Administration of Programs for Children II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 2377.
Prerequisite: Child Development 2326.
An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management, advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis and planning, parent education/partnerships, and technical applications in programs. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 2336   Administration of Programs for Children III (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
An advanced study of the skills and techniques in managing early child care and education programs. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 2341   The School Age Child (3) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number CDEC 2441.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of appropriate programs for the school age child (5 to 13 years), including an overview of development, appropriate environments, materials, and activities and teaching/guidance techniques. (3 Lec.)

CDEC 2380   Cooperative Education-Early Childhood Provider/Assistant (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 7372.
Prerequisite: Two previous CDEC/TECA courses.
An intermediate or advanced course with lecture and work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. Indirect supervision is provided by the work supervisor while the lecture is provided by the college faculty or by other individuals under the supervision of the educational institution. Cooperative education may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. (1 Lec., 15 Lab.)

CDEC 2441   The School Age Child (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number ECCD 2371.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of appropriate age (5 to 13 years) programs, including an overview of development, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)

CDEC 2480   Cooperative Education – Early Childhood Provider/ Assistant (4) New course added July 17, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: 2 previous CDEC/TECA courses.
An intermediate or advanced course with lecture and work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. Indirect supervision is provided by the work supervisor while the lecture is provided by the college faculty or by other individuals under the supervision of the educational institution. Cooperative education may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. (1 Lec., 22 Ext.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

Skip to Home navigation