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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will prepare the student to develop an integrated curriculum for preschool, kindergarten and primary age children based on the structure of the academic content areas and the early learning standards. This course will also explore the relationship between curriculum and assessment in providing high quality learning experiences and differentiating instruction. NOTE: College Academic Learning Goal Designation: Information Technology (TC) when taken with ECE 111, ECE 112, ECE 121, ECE 130, and ECE 201; Pre-reqs must be completed with grade of 'C' or better. Prerequisite:    ECE 130 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 1.00 Credits

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE: All students must have the following prior to starting the internship: All students will be required to have Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal Clearance, FBI clearance, documentation of current immunizations, TB screening, two character references, and Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting certificate. There are additional fees to obtaining clearances and students may have to get their clearances renewed. Pre-requisites - To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
  • 2.00 Credits

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE: All students must have the following prior to starting the internship: All students will be required to have Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal Clearance, FBI clearance, documentation of current immunizations, TB screening, two character references, and Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting certificate. There are additional fees to obtaining clearances and students may have to get their clearances renewed. Pre-requisites - To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
  • 3.00 Credits

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE: All students must have the following prior to starting the internship: All students will be required to have Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal Clearance, FBI clearance, documentation of current immunizations, TB screening, two character references, and Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting certificate. There are additional fees to obtaining clearances and students may have to get their clearances renewed. Pre-requisites - To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will prepare the student to implement an educational environment that builds a community of learners whose members are children, families, community members and teachers. Building relationships is integrated into practical strategies for partnering with families and communities to facilitate child learning. NOTE: College Academic Learning Goal Designation: Information Technology (TC) when taken with ECE 111, ECE 112, ECE 121, ECE 130 and ECE 140; Pre-reqs must be completed with grade of 'C' or better. Prerequisite:    ECE 130 (Grade of C or Higher) and EDU 220 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will prepare the early childhood educator with the foundational knowledge of the early intervention systems in Pennsylvania for the purpose of providing high quality early childhood education to young children with disabilities. Specifically, students will learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), with a focus on early intervention services for children birth to age 8 years. Transitioning children and families to the K-12 special education system will also be explored. This course will include an introduction to the IDEA-recognized disability categories with specific emphasis on common disabilities diagnosed in early childhood. In addition, this course will discuss the characteristics and causes of disabilities, identification, and assessment, working collaboratively with families and early intervention professionals, and the classroom teacher role in the early intervention process will be explored. Students will also learn teaching strategies and accommodations for children identified as having a disability using Universal Design for Learning. NOTE: A grade of C or better is required in both ECE 100 and ECE 130 is to fulfill prerequisite. Prerequisite:    ECE 100 (Grade of C or Higher) and ECE 130 (Grade of C or Higher)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will examine the varied aspects of administration and supervision in the early care and education environment. It is designed for early childhood educators who are or would like to take on an administrative role in an early childhood program. All administrative aspects of the early care and education program will be explored with particular emphasis on the development of interpersonal relationships and skills needed for effective program management. NOTE: Prerequisites: AAS or AS in ECE or related field OR completed 45 hours towards an AAS degree Prerequisite:    AAS or AS in ECE or Related Field OR 45 Credit Hours Completed Towards an AAS Degree
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will examine the current issues and trends in early childhood education. Through the use of discussions, debates and disagreement, current issues will be identified and a generation of solutions will be formulated. The design of this course is such that the early childhood educator will become a reflective decision maker. NOTE Prerequisites: AAS or AS in ECE or related field OR completed 45 hours towards an AAS degree. Prerequisite:    AAS or AS in ECE or Related Field OR 45 Credit Hours Completed Towards an AAS Degree
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will examine financial and business management strategies associated with managing a childcare center. Topics covered will include marketing, budgeting, business plans, for profit versus nonprofit financial strategies; grant writing, enrollment, cost of care and staffing issues. This course is designed as an interactive, hands on approach to learning for the center director or the early childhood professional who would like to be a center director. NOTE Prerequisites: AAS or AS in ECE or related field OR completed 45 hours towards an AAS degree. Prerequisite:    AAS or AS in ECE or Related Field OR 45 Credit Hours Completed Towards an AAS Degree
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to help beginning economics students comprehend the principles essential for understanding the basic economizing problem and specific economic issues, such as, unemployment, inflation and the process by which prices, in competitive markets, are determined. Students will also study key aspects of International Economics, it's importance and impact on the domestic economy. This course will also assist students to understand and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters. Prerequisite:    MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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