Early Childhood Studies Noncredit (ECSN Courses)
ECSN 7300 Family Childcare Business
9.0 - 15.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Interested in operating a family childcare business? Learn about California licensing
procedures, marketing techniques, contracts and fees and other aspects of operating
an independently-owned-business. This course is module 1 of 5 needed to complete a
noncredit certificate in operating a childcare business.
ECSN 7301 Child Health and Safety
18.0 - 30.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Learn about a child’s health, safety and nutrition regulations, policies and procedures
with hands-on practice in this course designed for individuals interested in family
childcare. Obtain the beginning knowledge and basic skills that could help in providing
a safe and nurturing environment for children. This course is module 2 of 5 needed
to complete a noncredit certificate in operating a childcare business.
ECSN 7302 Developmental Needs of a Child
15.0 - 25.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Understanding the development needs of children is important to establishing a child-friendly
home daycare setting. Topics covered include children and discipline, culturally
inclusive learning environments, inclusion of children with special needs, and age
appropriate activities. This course is module three of five needed to complete a noncredit
certificate in operating a childcare business.
ECSN 7303 Infant and Toddler Care
12.0 - 20.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Providing quality care for infants and toddlers begins with knowing how to setup appropriate
features in the home environment and how to communicate effectively to meet the needs
of the children. Learn strategies to build a relationship with the parents and child.
This course is module 4 of five needed to complete a noncredit certificate in operating
a childcare business.
ECSN 7304 Ethics and Business Contracts
15.0 - 25.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Module five - child care business course teaches students how they can best run their
home day care using professional ethics as a guide to build professional relationships,
select and maintain staff, interact with parents, maintain contract and other business
practices.
ECSN 7310 History of Child Development
36.0 - 48.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs
and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy and professional
history.
ECSN 7311 Guidance and Interaction
18.0 - 30.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This class will provide basic information regarding the importance of guidance and
interactions with children. 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.
ECSN 7312 The Importance of Play
32.0 - 36.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
This class will provide basic information regarding the importance of play, its function,
and relevance to a child's physical, cognitive and psychosocial development. It will
also cover topics such as conservation, rough and tumble/war play and developmentally
appropriate practices.
ECSN 7313 Observation Made Easy
36.0 - 48.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
The course applies observation and assessment skills in evaluating all areas of the
child’s growth and development. It also includes documentation of child’s skills and
behaviors. Knowledge of the child’s development and learning would provide the framework
for curriculum and teaching strategies.
ECSN 7314 Assessment and Delivery Systems
15.0 - 25.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
In this course, the student becomes aware of various types of educational programs
and delivery systems available to children 0-8 years of age. The student will be exposed
to licensing regulations and procedures, the roles and responsibilities of a teacher
and the concept of a teaching philosophy and professional ethics in Early Childhood