Classroom Sections

Classroom Sections - Instruction is delivered in-person with students in attendance for class meetings. An ACC ID card and personal safety measures will be required when on campus or on site. Note: Face-to-face (F2F) options include lectures, labs, practicums, clinicals, etc.

Child Care and Development

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

CDEC 1293 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Must be taken concurrently with CDEC 2166. This course has prerequisite requirements and needs Child Development Department approval in order to enroll. Please email childdev@austincc.edu to request enrollment in this course.

This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) section. In place of required textbooks, all textbook materials needed for the class will be available online to students free of charge. Students may print copies of the resources but will be responsible for printing costs. Course materials may be Open Educational Resources (OER), see syllabus for specifics.

Instructors: Salman, Rania (Dir)

CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children

This course requires 16 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) section. In place of required textbooks, all textbook materials needed for the class will be available online to students free of charge. Students may print copies of the resources but will be responsible for printing costs. Course materials may be Open Educational Resources (OER), see syllabus for specifics.

Instructors: Salman, Rania (Dir)

CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs

This course requires 16 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Instructors: Crawford, Michelle (Dir)

CDEC 1419 Child Guidance

Req. 48 hours of lab participation - to be announced in class. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Instructors: Schmidt, Erin (Dir)

CDEC 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant II

This course requires 64 or 128 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

Must be taken concurrently with CDEC 1293.

These must be completed in person at the ACC Children's Lab School.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) section. In place of required textbooks, all textbook materials needed for the class will be available online to students free of charge. Students may print copies of the resources but will be responsible for printing costs. Course materials may be Open Educational Resources (OER), see syllabus for specifics.

Instructors: Salman, Rania (Dir)

CDEC 2307 Math and Science for Early Childhood

This course requires 16 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Instructors: Kreischer, Amber (Dir)

TECA 1311 Educating Young Children

This course requires 16 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) section. In place of required textbooks, all textbook materials needed for the class will be available online to students free of charge. Students may print copies of the resources but will be responsible for printing costs. Course materials may be Open Educational Resources (OER), see syllabus for specifics.

Instructors: Salman, Rania (Dir)

Online Sections

Online (ONL) - Course instruction and testing are fully online without required class times.

Child Care and Development

8 Week Session: January 16 - March 10

CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development

Mandatory class orientation required, which will be held on Blackboard (not F2F). More information regarding the orientation will be posted at the start of the semester. Quizzes/tests will also be taken online and do not need to be proctored. ACC email and reliable internet from a computer are required.

Instructors: Campbell, Katie (Dir)

CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I

This course requires 16 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Students should plan to attend class sessions during the times listed. Tests will also be taken online. Student ACC email and reliable internet are required.

Instructors: Leach, Dawn (Dir)

TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development

Mandatory class orientation required, which will be held on Blackboard (not F2F). More information regarding the orientation will be posted at the start of the semester. Quizzes/tests will also be taken online and do not need to be proctored. ACC email and reliable internet from a computer are required.

Instructors: Campbell, Katie (Dir)

8 Week Session: March 18 - May 12

CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development

Mandatory class orientation required, which will be held on Blackboard (not F2F). More information regarding the orientation will be posted at the start of the semester. Quizzes/tests will also be taken online and do not need to be proctored. ACC email and reliable internet from a computer are required.

Instructors: Campbell, Katie (Dir)

CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II

This course requires 16 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

Prerequisite requirements and Child Development Department approval needed in order to enroll. Please email at childdev@austincc.edu to request enrollment in this course.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Tests will also be taken online. Student ACC email and reliable internet are required.

Class sessions are held on online.

Instructors: Leach, Dawn (Dir)

TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development

Mandatory class orientation required, which will be held on Blackboard (not F2F). More information regarding the orientation will be posted at the start of the semester. Quizzes/tests will also be taken online and do not need to be proctored. ACC email and reliable internet from a computer are required.

Instructors: Campbell, Katie (Dir)

Synchronous Online Sections

DLS (Synchronous Virtual Class Meetings Required). Course instruction is online. Course instruction includes required real-time virtual class meetings at the days and times listed. Tests will be taken online. Some tests may require proctoring. Students can access online proctoring on their own computer for free. Online courses eliminate geography as a factor.

Child Care and Development

8 Week Session: January 16 - March 10

CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I

64 hours of lab experience required for this course. These must be completed in person in an early childhood classroom.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Class will meet virtually at the listed scheduled course times. Students should plan to attend class sessions during the times listed. Student ACC email and reliable internet are required. *Students are required to have 480 hours child care work experience prior to completing the CDA sequence and CDA credential application.  
*Note: Do not purchase course materials until you have spoken with your instructor.

Instructors: Muras, Vicki (Dir)

Instructors: Emadi, Kelly (Dir)

CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II

64 hours of lab experience required for this course - to be announced in class. Note: Do not purchase course materials until you have spoken with the instructor in class. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in CDEC 1417. Students must be currently working directly with a group of young children in the birth-5 years range in a child care setting. If you are a director and interested in CDA, but are not currently working with a group of young children, please contact the Child Care and Development Department by email at childdev@austincc.edu

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Instructors: Hodge, Shawn'te (Dir)

8 Week Session: March 18 - May 12

CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I

64 hours of lab experience required for this course. These must be completed in person in an early childhood classroom.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Class will meet virtually at the listed scheduled course times. Students should plan to attend class sessions during the times listed. Student ACC email and reliable internet are required. *Students are required to have 480 hours child care work experience prior to completing the CDA sequence and CDA credential application.  
*Note: Do not purchase course materials until you have spoken with your instructor.

Instructors: Cootes, Hara (Dir)

CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II

64 hours of lab experience required for this course - to be announced in class. Note: Do not purchase course materials until you have spoken with the instructor in class. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in CDEC 1417. Students must be currently working directly with a group of young children in the birth-5 years range in a child care setting. If you are a director and interested in CDA, but are not currently working with a group of young children, please contact the Child Care and Development Department by email at childdev@austincc.edu

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Instructors: Muras, Vicki (Dir)

Instructors: Emadi, Kelly (Dir)

CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III

64 hours of lab experience required for this course - to be announced in class. Note: Do not purchase course materials until you have spoken with the instructor in class. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in CDEC 1417 and CDEC 2422. Students must be currently working directly with a group of young children in the birth-5 years range in a child care setting. If you are a director and interested in CDA, but are not currently working with a group of young children, please contact the Child Care and Development Department by email at childdev@austincc.edu

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Instructors: Hodge, Shawn'te (Dir)

Hybrid Online Sections

Hybrid Online Distance (HYD) - Instruction is 51% or more online with some on-campus meetings. An ACC ID card and personal safety measures will be required when on campus or on site.

Child Care and Development

16 Week Session: January 16 - May 12

CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child

This course requires 16 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) section. In place of required textbooks, all textbook materials needed for the class will be available online to students free of charge. Students may print copies of the resources but will be responsible for printing costs. Course materials may be Open Educational Resources (OER), see syllabus for specifics.

Instructors: Schmidt, Erin (Dir)

CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler

This course requires real-time virtual class meetings as listed below. The course also requires the completion of 16 hours of fieldwork/lab in a licensed or registered early childhood setting. To be eligible to complete these hours, students must  pass a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester. Students will arrange fieldwork/lab with the early childhood setting and their instructor. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu.

Instructors: Crawford, Michelle (Dir)

CDEC 2341 The School Age Child

This course requires 16 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu 

Instructors: Johnson, Sonya (Dir)

TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child

This course requires 16 hours of fieldwork/lab. These fieldwork/lab hours must be completed in person in a licensed or registered early childhood classroom. Students must also be eligible for fieldwork/lab by passing a criminal background check through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which will be conducted in class at the start of the semester.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) section. In place of required textbooks, all textbook materials needed for the class will be available online to students free of charge. Students may print copies of the resources but will be responsible for printing costs. Course materials may be Open Educational Resources (OER), see syllabus for specifics.

Instructors: Schmidt, Erin (Dir)

8 Week Session: January 16 - March 10

CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II

64 hours of lab experience required for this course - to be announced in class. Note: Do not purchase course materials until you have spoken with the instructor in class. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in CDEC 1417. Students must be currently working directly with a group of young children in the birth-5 years range in a child care setting. If you are a director and interested in CDA, but are not currently working with a group of young children, please contact the Child Care and Development Department by email at childdev@austincc.edu

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Instructors: Baruch, Dana (Dir)

CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III

64 hours of lab experience required for this course - to be announced in class. Note: Do not purchase course materials until you have spoken with the instructor in class. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in CDEC 1417 and CDEC 2422. Students must be currently working directly with a group of young children in the birth-5 years range in a child care setting. If you are a director and interested in CDA, but are not currently working with a group of young children, please contact the Child Care and Development Department by email at childdev@austincc.edu

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Instructors: Johnson, Sonya (Dir)

8 Week Session: March 18 - May 12

CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I

64 hours of lab experience required for this course. These must be completed in person in an early childhood classroom.

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Class will meet virtually at the listed scheduled course times. Students should plan to attend class sessions during the times listed. Student ACC email and reliable internet are required. *Students are required to have 480 hours child care work experience prior to completing the CDA sequence and CDA credential application.  
*Note: Do not purchase course materials until you have spoken with your instructor.

Instructors: Johnson, Sonya (Dir)

CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III

64 hours of lab experience required for this course - to be announced in class. Note: Do not purchase course materials until you have spoken with the instructor in class. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in CDEC 1417 and CDEC 2422. Students must be currently working directly with a group of young children in the birth-5 years range in a child care setting. If you are a director and interested in CDA, but are not currently working with a group of young children, please contact the Child Care and Development Department by email at childdev@austincc.edu

This course requires completion of lab experience. During the course of this experience, students will comply with the health and safety protocols of their lab site.  Inability to meet the expectations may impact the student’s successful completion of the lab hours. This may delay the student’s completion of the course. If there are additional questions, please reach out to the department chair rmcgough@austincc.edu

Instructors: Baruch, Dana (Dir)