ECE 101F/S/SU3
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
Quinsigamond Community College · Courses
ECE
25 courses with the subject ECE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ECE 102F/S/SU3
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 112Family Issues & Dynamics3
This course focuses on the family life cycle, economics, family interactions and patterns, and family diversity; and, the course examines the effect these variables have on children's growth and development. Students relate these variables to their own personal family history and then examine this information in order to support children and families in school settings. 2026 - 2027 Semester Offered: F/S/SU level English
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Placement into college
ECE 123Fieldwork with Infants and3
Toddlers (Observation and Experience) Students spend the first part of this course observing infants and toddlers to become familiar with the growth and developmental stages of these children. Specific observations cover the physical, social, cognitive and emotional needs of infants and toddlers. The impact of the caregiver's ability to nurture, support and encourage and set limits is also considered. Students, under the supervision of a licensed infant/toddler teacher, take part in the daily routines, interact with the children and build competencies necessary to become a competent infant/toddler teacher. Semester Offered: S level English
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Placement into college
ECE 150F/S/SU4
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 202Fieldwork with Young Children I
This course provides onsite supervision and consultation for students who are developing skills and competencies as they work directly with young children in a school setting (ages 2.9-under seven years old and not yet enrolled in first grade). Early Childhood Education faculty
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 221Infant & Toddler Curriculum3
and Development This course examines the developmental stages of infants and toddlers. Using a holistic approach, students explore health and safety concerns, plans for stimulating learning experiences, and the design of indoor and outdoor environments specific to infants and toddlers. Students plan developmentally appropriate infant/toddler curricula and explain the connection between the physical environment and quality programs for infants and toddlers. Semester Offered: F/S
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ECE 150
ECE 231Curriculum for Young Children I3
This course examines the value and functions of equipment, multicultural materials, and developmentally appropriate activities for young children. Students learn how to develop curriculum that promotes sensitivity toward diversity through hands on classroom activities using the Massachusetts Early Childhood Program Standard and Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences. Attention is given to special accommodations to meet the needs of all children. A professional portfolio is developed during this course. Semester Offered: F 123, ENG 101
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ECE 101, ECE 102 or PSY
- Corequisite
- ECE 251, ECE 253
ECE 232Curriculum for Young Children II3
This course focuses on curriculum planning that is developmentally appropriate for young children. Students create and design plans and physical space using the Massachusetts Early Childhood Program Standards and Preschool Learning Experiences as a guide. Students implement the plans in a classroom setting (ECE 254), and ; address the effectiveness of their plans through observation and assessment procedures. Attention will be given to special accommodations to meet the needs of all children. Semester Offered: S 253, ENG 101
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ECE 231, ECE 251, ECE
- Corequisite
- ECE 252, ECE 254
ECE 238Supervision, Coaching and3
Mentoring in Early Childhood Settings This course covers the critical elements involved in on-site supervision, coaching and mentoring in early childhood settings. The course emphasizes observing, recording, and analyzing data, and giving constructive feedback to the classroom teacher. Students develop conference skills and interpersonal communication strategies, demonstrate team-building skills and sensitivity to cultural issues, and gain knowledge of basic adult development. Students also write formative and summative evaluations.
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ENG 101
ECE 242F/S 3 Placement into college level
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 243Administration in Early
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 244Communication for
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 245Advocacy and Ethics for Social3
Justice in Early Care and Education This course examines the critical role advocacy plays in early education and care. Students use the National Association for the Education of Young Children's Code of Ethics in their work to support advocacy for quality early childhood programs, and in addressing local/international issues for children and families.
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ECE 102 or PSY 123
ECE 246Seminar and Field Experience
Leadership in Early Education and Care This course examines students' field experiences in connection with leadership skills and competencies. Students select a focus competency directly related to the early childhood field experience and assume a leadership role working with staff and families. Seminar sessions support the students' self-examination of leadership competencies. Students demonstrate these specific leadership competencies in class and at the fieldwork placement. Skills required include reflective and analytical thinking, demonstration of logic, use of supportive y interpersonal skills, clear written and Q U I N SIGAM O N D CO M M U N IT Y CO LLEG E 379
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 250Observing, Recording, and
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 251Integrating Theory and3
Practice I: Guidance of Young Children This course covers major theories of Early Childhood Education and the Guides to Speech and Action developed by Katherine Baker. The implications of cultural, positive guidance practices as stated in the Department of Early Education and Care Child Guidance Policy, and the Massachusetts Early Childhood Program Standards and inclusion strategies compose the major focal area of this course. Students increase awareness of political and social issues that influence the lives of children, families, and the field of early education and care. Students observe young children throughout the course to identify positive guidance strategies, improve recording, observation and assessment skills. Semester Offered: F 123, ECE 112, ENG 101
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ECE 101, ECE 102 or PSY
- Corequisite
- ECE 231, ECE 253
ECE 252Integrating Theory and
Practice II: Observing, Recording and
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 253Supervised Student
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 254Student Teaching Practicum II4
This course provides the students, working under faculty supervision, with an extended opportunity (150 hours) to relate theory to classroom practice in the Quinsigamond Children’s School: Early Childhood Education Lab School, community childcare, or public school. Students observe children closely and use guidelines as set by the state of Massachusetts to plan, implement, and evaluate curricula for young children. Students set up and maintain the total learning environment, provide appropriate guidance for young children and implement inclusion strategies as needed. Semester Offered: F/S
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ECE 221 or ECE 258
- Corequisite
- ECE 250
ECE 255Guiding Young Children's
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 258Early Childhood Curriculum3
This course examines how to develop a curriculum that supports the growth and development of the whole child. Students discover how curriculum can be both planned and emergent in nature. Creative arts, dramatic play, STEM, and literacy are explored in connection d with state and national standards. The course focus promotes sensitivity toward diversity and attention is given to special accommodations to meet the needs of all young children. Semester Offered: F/S
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ECE 150
ECE 259Seminar and Field Experience3
Classroom Teaching in Early Education and Care This course examines students' field experiences in connection with their classroom teaching experience. Students focus on skills related to classroom teaching including behavior management, working with families, interactions with colleagues and curriculum facilitation. Seminar sessions support the students' self-examination of their classroom teaching. Students demonstrate these specific skills in class and at the fieldwork placement. Semester Offered: S
- Subject
- ECE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ECE 102, ENG 102
ECE 260Introduction to Trauma
Informed Care in Early Childhood
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
ECE 261Best Practices in Trauma
Informed Care in Early Childhood
- Subject
- ECE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
Source: Quinsigamond Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61