Apr 16, 2026  
MCOs for Faculty and Staff 
    
MCOs for Faculty and Staff [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECPE 050 - Parent Toddler Relationships


Credits: 2
Group observation and participation experience for parents of one year-olds to study and discuss relevant parenting topics. Discussions are enhanced through the use of current literature, videos, and guest speakers. Observing and interacting with children age 12-24 months provide the laboratory experience.
Course Outcomes:
  1. Participate in a variety of parent education discussions.
  2. Learn songs, finger plays, and creative activities to share with children.
  3. Participate in guiding children through the socialization process.
  4. Share the responsibility of bringing healthy snacks and supervise children while eating.
  5. Learn to value the uniqueness of children in the laboratory experience.
  6. Develop age-appropriate expectations for their children

Course Topics:
  1. Temperament
  2. Emotional development
  3. Speech and language development
  4. Positive discipline
  5. Bonding/attachment
  6. Sleep patterns

LEC Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
LAB Credits: 1
LAB hours per week: 2
Course Attribute(s): Work-Based
OEE Permitted: Yes
Grading Basis: No Grade Associated
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 19.0706
Default Section Size/Cap: 20
Quarter(s) offered:
  • Fall