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EED200: Foundations of Early Childhood Education – 3 credits

Overview of early childhood education (birth to age eight) in American society, including current issues and responsibilities. Emphasis on issues of professionalism, ethics and program types. Opportunities for students to explore potential career paths. Prerequisites: None. Note: EED200 includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11808
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Mejia
Open
18 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11809
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Mejia
Open
12 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED205: The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight – 3 credits

Examination of process of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, and literacy development of typical and atypical young children; prenatal through age eight. Includes practical application and fieldwork experience. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11810
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Powers
Open
6 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11811
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Powers
Open
6 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED210: Creative and Cognitive Play – 3 credits

Benefits of play for children birth to 8 years of age. Inclusion of art, music, and movement used in all dimensions of play. Identify uses and roles in the development of children. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235, or EED205.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
10467
Glendale
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
6/3 – 7/2
Summer 2026
W
6:30PM – 8:30PM
  • G. Weatherly
Open
5 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include EED Course Fee: $20.00
  • Class 10467 costs include EED Course Fee: $20
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12914
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Mangrum
Open
13 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12915
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Mangrum
Open
6 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED212: Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment – 3 credits

Principles for guiding young children in early care and education environments. Exploration of guidance, effective interactions, and how the environment impacts the lives of young children. Includes observation of children, birth to age eight. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11812
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Jackson
Open
12 of 18 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Microsoft Word or Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required readings are provided as links within the lessons. You must read the lessons and required material in order to complete the assignments in this course.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11813
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Jackson
Open
5 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Microsoft Word or Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required readings are provided as links within the lessons. You must read the lessons and required material in order to complete the assignments in this course.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED215: Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness – 3 credits

Consideration of public health issues and safety procedures within early childhood settings that serve young children birth to age eight. Overview of nutritional needs and issues of physical fitness and well-being in young children. Includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11814
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Phillips
Open
14 of 18 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11815
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Phillips
Open
6 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
10469
Glendale
Online Class
Online
6/15 – 7/23
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. LeBaron
Open
16 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include EED Course Fee: $20.00
  • Class 10469 costs include EED Course Fee: $20
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED222: Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight – 3 credits

Overview of the exceptional learner (birth - age eight), one who differs from the average or the norm, with emphasis on observation, techniques, characteristics, identification, types of programs, and work with families. Issues related to learning exceptionalities, sensory and communication disorders, social and emotional problems, physical and health related disorders, and giftedness. Includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11816
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Jackson
Open
11 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required readings and viewings are listed within each lesson as hyperlinks.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11817
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Jackson
Open
7 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required readings and viewings are listed within each lesson as hyperlinks.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED225: Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships – 3 credits

Introduces children's language acquisition and literacy development. Exploration of the relationships among language, literacy, family, culture, and community. Study of educational practices and advocacy opportunities that support language acquisition, literacy development and the preservation of heritage languages. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12866
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Mangrum
Open
10 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12867
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • P. Mangrum
Open
5 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16435
Mesa
Online Course
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Hatt
Open
1 of 25 seats available
  • This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
    Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • Textbook info pending

EED255: Independent Study Portfolio Development and Writing for the Early Childhood Profession – 3 credits

Portfolio development, completion, and presentation skills designed for the individual student. Self-assessment and educational short-term and long-term planning, professional development, writing and critical learning included. Note: EED255 is a capstone course on Early Childhood Education pathways. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in completion of twelve (12) credit hours of EED Early Education coursework and permission of Program Coordinator.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13887
Mesa: Dobson Campus
Instructor Office
Field Based
5/26 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Lopez
Open
6 of 15 seats available
  • Class 13887 EED255 should be taken with either EED 260 or EED 261 internship courses. Contact Department at 480-461-7904 to request permission code and information regarding internship site.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • Textbook info pending
16665
Glendale
Arranged
Independent Study
6/8 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. LeBaron
Open
22 of 24 seats available
  • Permission of Instructor Required
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11818
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Powers
Open
13 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Permission of Instructor / Department Required
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11819
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Powers
Open
7 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Permission of Instructor / Department Required
    There is no textbook required for this course. All required reading materials are listed in the lessons via hyperlinks.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED260: Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship – 1 credit

Work experience with infants and toddlers in early care and education settings. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Note: 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
10481
Glendale
Online Class
Online
6/1 – 7/23
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. LeBaron
Open
12 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include EED Course Fee: $35.00
  • Class 10481 costs include EED Course Fee: $35
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
10483
Glendale
Online Class
Online
6/1 – 7/23
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • G. Weatherly
Open
24 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include EED Course Fee: $35.00
  • Class 10483 costs include EED Course Fee: $35
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED261: Early Childhood Preschool Internship – 1 credit

Work experience with preschoolers in early care and education settings. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Note: 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
10484
Glendale
Online Class
Online
6/1 – 7/23
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • G. Weatherly
Open
24 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include EED Course Fee: $35.00
  • Class 10484 costs include EED Course Fee: $35
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
10482
Glendale
Online Class
Online
6/1 – 7/23
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. LeBaron
Open
19 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include EED Course Fee: $35.00
  • Class 10482 costs include EED Course Fee: $35
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13889
Mesa: Dobson Campus
Instructor Office
Field Based
5/26 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Lopez
Open
5 of 15 seats available
  • Class 13889 Contact Department at 480-461-7904 to request permission code and information regarding internship site.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • Textbook info pending

EED278: Early Learning Curriculum and Instruction - Birth to Age Eight – 3 credits

Considerations and evaluations of curriculum appropriate to the developmental characteristics of learners, birth through eight years. Includes how early childhood standards, philosophies, and program settings relate to the teaching, learning, and assessment process. Includes field experience. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EED200.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11826
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Spooner
Open
12 of 18 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11827
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Spooner
Open
6 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EED280: Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth to Age 8 – 3 credits

Standards, observation, and assessment of typical and atypical behaviors, overview of standards, observation and assessment methodologies for typical and atypical young children (birth to age eight). Includes ethics, referral and reporting procedures, and collaboration with families and other professionals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235, or EED205.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11828
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Matthews
Open
11 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11829
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Matthews
Open
7 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16434
Mesa
Online Course
Online
5/26 – 7/16
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Rhodes
Open
12 of 25 seats available
  • This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
    Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • Textbook info pending