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ECH140: Learning Made Visible Through Documentation
– 1 credit
The study of pedagogical documentation in early childhood settings, including strategies to reflect on children's thinking, hypothesis development, and multiple relationships essential in learning environments. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15450
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
11/01 –
11/14
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
- S. Ceklic
Open
15 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
Book Information
ECH267: Child Development Associate Preparation Practicum I
– 1 credit
Participation in early childhood education related work experience for the purpose of final preparation for the Child Development Associate (CDA) national credential process. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
32054
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/25 –
12/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Students are required to co-enroll in ECH267, ECH268 and ECH288
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
Book Information
ECH268: Child Development Associate Preparation Practicum II
– 1 credit
Participation in early childhood education related work experience for the purpose of final preparation for the Child Development Associate (CDA) national credential process. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
32055
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/25 –
12/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Students are required to co-enroll in ECH267, ECH268 and ECH288
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
Book Information
ECH269: Early Childhood Education Seminar
– 1 credit
Emphasizes professional experiences including employment procedures, human relations, employment related issues, and career exploration. Note: CFS/ECH269 may be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
32056
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/20 –
12/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
Open
11 of 12 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
ECH270: Observing Young Children
– 1 credit
Introduction to observation techniques, recording methods and interpretation of collected data for children from birth to age eight while addressing legal and ethical implications. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15097
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
09/06 –
09/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
- G. Carpenter
Open
12 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
Book Information
ECH271: Arranging the Environment
– 1 credit
Exploration of the influence of the environment on the behavior and development of young children. Considers indoor and outdoor spaces from the perspective of safety, age-related needs, spatial requirements, and usage. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15103
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/23 –
09/05
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
Open
10 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
Book Information
ECH273: Math and the Young Child
– 1 credit
Methods and techniques for recognizing and supporting mathematical thought in young children between the ages of birth through age eight. Focus upon social constructivist theory. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15099
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/18 –
10/31
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
- P. Schimke
Open
16 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
ECH275: Literacy Development and the Young Child
– 1 credit
Literacy development from birth through age eight. Focus on communication and multiliteracies within social contexts. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15119
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/04 –
10/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
- G. Carpenter
Open
16 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
ECH279: Early Childhood Curriculum Development
– 1 credit
An intensive focus on the process of building curriculum appropriate to the interests and capabilities through the use of design, implementation and evaluation of materials and experiences for children, birth through age eight. Prerequisites: None. Note: ECH279 may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15451
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
- J. Hicks
Open
15 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
Book Information
ECH280: Food Experiences with Young Children
– 1 credit
A discussion of the nutritional needs of young children and the cultural and social meanings of foods, feeding and eating. Includes planning and managing food experiences in home and group settings. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15452
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/18 –
10/31
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- K. Fenderson Gonzales
Open
14 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
ECH281: Movement/Music for the Young Child
– 1 credit
Consideration of motor development in the toddler through the 8-year-old and exploration of age-appropriate rhythmic, musical and creative movement methods. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15100
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/04 –
10/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Wibe
Open
11 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
ECH282: Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups
– 1 credit
Exploration of techniques for guiding children in groups with focus on individual child and adult needs for a disciplined environment. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15108
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/23 –
09/05
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
Open
8 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
ECH284AA: Early Childhood Teaching Internship
– 1 credit
Work experience in child care centers. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Note: CFS/ECH284AA may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176 and permission of Department or Division.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15855
Paradise Valley
Individually Scheduled
Independent Study
08/25 –
10/16
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
Open
5 of 5 seats available
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
ECH284AB: Early Childhood Teaching Internship
– 3 credits
Work experience in early care and education settings centers. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Note: CFS/ECH284AB may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15206
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/25 –
12/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
Open
8 of 10 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
Book Information
ECH287: Professional Development in Early Childhood Education
– 1 credit
Emerging professionalism within the field of early childhood education. Consideration of job responsibilities, rewards, ethics and current issues facing practitioners. Includes assessment and career planning. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15102
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
11/01 –
11/14
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
- P. Schimke
Open
17 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
ECH288: Community Resources and Referral
– 1 credit
Survey of current community agencies, resources, and support groups for a variety of child and family needs. Considers appropriate procedures for referral, handling of information, confidentiality and follow up. Prerequisites: None.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
32057
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
08/25 –
12/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- C. Colunga
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Students are required to co-enroll in ECH267, ECH268 and ECH288
Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
-
Book Information
ECH140: Learning Made Visible Through Documentation – 1 credit
The study of pedagogical documentation in early childhood settings, including strategies to reflect on children's thinking, hypothesis development, and multiple relationships essential in learning environments. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15450
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
11/01 –
11/14
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
15 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH267: Child Development Associate Preparation Practicum I – 1 credit
Participation in early childhood education related work experience for the purpose of final preparation for the Child Development Associate (CDA) national credential process. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
32054
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
08/25 –
12/12
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH268: Child Development Associate Preparation Practicum II – 1 credit
Participation in early childhood education related work experience for the purpose of final preparation for the Child Development Associate (CDA) national credential process. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
32055
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
08/25 –
12/12
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH269: Early Childhood Education Seminar – 1 credit
Emphasizes professional experiences including employment procedures, human relations, employment related issues, and career exploration. Note: CFS/ECH269 may be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
32056
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
10/20 –
12/12
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
11 of 12 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH270: Observing Young Children – 1 credit
Introduction to observation techniques, recording methods and interpretation of collected data for children from birth to age eight while addressing legal and ethical implications. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15097
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
09/06 –
09/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
12 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH271: Arranging the Environment – 1 credit
Exploration of the influence of the environment on the behavior and development of young children. Considers indoor and outdoor spaces from the perspective of safety, age-related needs, spatial requirements, and usage. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15103
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
08/23 –
09/05
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
10 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH273: Math and the Young Child – 1 credit
Methods and techniques for recognizing and supporting mathematical thought in young children between the ages of birth through age eight. Focus upon social constructivist theory. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15099
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
10/18 –
10/31
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH275: Literacy Development and the Young Child – 1 credit
Literacy development from birth through age eight. Focus on communication and multiliteracies within social contexts. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15119
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
10/04 –
10/17
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
16 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH279: Early Childhood Curriculum Development – 1 credit
An intensive focus on the process of building curriculum appropriate to the interests and capabilities through the use of design, implementation and evaluation of materials and experiences for children, birth through age eight. Prerequisites: None. Note: ECH279 may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15451
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
15 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH280: Food Experiences with Young Children – 1 credit
A discussion of the nutritional needs of young children and the cultural and social meanings of foods, feeding and eating. Includes planning and managing food experiences in home and group settings. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15452
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
10/18 –
10/31
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
14 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH281: Movement/Music for the Young Child – 1 credit
Consideration of motor development in the toddler through the 8-year-old and exploration of age-appropriate rhythmic, musical and creative movement methods. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15100
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
10/04 –
10/17
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
11 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH282: Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups – 1 credit
Exploration of techniques for guiding children in groups with focus on individual child and adult needs for a disciplined environment. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15108
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
08/23 –
09/05
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH284AA: Early Childhood Teaching Internship – 1 credit
Work experience in child care centers. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Note: CFS/ECH284AA may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176 and permission of Department or Division.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15855
|
Paradise Valley
Individually Scheduled |
Independent Study
|
08/25 –
10/16
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
5 of 5 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH284AB: Early Childhood Teaching Internship – 3 credits
Work experience in early care and education settings centers. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Note: CFS/ECH284AB may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15206
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
08/25 –
12/12
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 10 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH287: Professional Development in Early Childhood Education – 1 credit
Emerging professionalism within the field of early childhood education. Consideration of job responsibilities, rewards, ethics and current issues facing practitioners. Includes assessment and career planning. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15102
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
11/01 –
11/14
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
17 of 20 seats available |
|
|||||||
ECH288: Community Resources and Referral – 1 credit
Survey of current community agencies, resources, and support groups for a variety of child and family needs. Considers appropriate procedures for referral, handling of information, confidentiality and follow up. Prerequisites: None.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
32057
|
Paradise Valley
ONLINE |
Online
|
08/25 –
12/12
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||