CD 1:
Principles and Philosophies of Early Childhood Education |
| Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| An overview of current educational theories and research, as well as an historical perspective on the development of early childhood education. Observations in schools are to be arranged. |
| 0136 |
LEC |
MHG4 |
BUMGARNER M |
3.0 |
MW |
0800A - 0935A |
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CD 2:
Early Child Development |
| Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260; transfer students consult with advisor. |
| Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D9, E ; IGETC: 4I; GAV-GE: D2 |
| A systematic study of the child from prenatal life through the preschool years. The course integrates the basic concepts of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development at each major stage of life during this period. This course is also listed as PSYC 2. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. |
| 0137 |
LEC |
MHG4 |
BUMGARNER M |
3.0 |
MW |
0945A - 1110A |
25 |
| 2034 |
LEC |
MHG13 |
SHARPE E |
3.0 |
S |
0830A - 0300P |
25 |
| 2035 |
LEC |
HOL5 |
BROWN R |
3.0 |
W |
0600P - 0910P |
25 |
|
CD 3:
Child Growth and Development During the School Years |
| Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260; Child Development 2; transfer students consult with advisor. |
| Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D9, E ; IGETC: 4I; GAV-GE: D2 |
| Continuation of the study of the principles of child development with emphasis on children from six years through adolescence. Includes developmental theories and topics relevant to these ages. This course is also listed as PSYC 3. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. |
| 0769 |
|
ONLINE |
BUMGARNER M |
3.0 |
DHR |
0000 - 0000 |
25 38 |
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CD 5:
Child, Family, and Community |
| Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| Patterns of child-rearing in contemporary society. Interaction of family, school and community. Significance of personal and social values in family life and community action. Individual and social resources for family life including health, welfare and improving child development. |
| 2036 |
LEC |
MHG10 |
SEGAL M |
3.0 |
Tu |
0600P - 0910P |
|
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CD 7:
Cultural Context of Childhood |
| Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. |
| Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: D7; GAV-GE: D2, F |
| This course examines cultural influences on child-rearing practices, family values, and human development. Perspectives from the social sciences will be used to explore what is common to all Homo sapiens and what is specific to the culture of the U.S. Students will explore their own personal assumptions and attitudes towards diversity, and practice implementing non-stereotypical, developmentally appropriate, anti-bias activities, interactions and environments in order to respond to and intervene against prejudice among children. This course is also listed as PSYC 7 and ANTH 9. |
| 0138 |
LEC |
MHG4 |
BUMGARNER M |
3.0 |
MW |
1120A - 1245P |
25 |
|
CD 9:
Child Health, Nutrition and Safety |
| Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| Health, Safety and Nutrition promotion in young children is studied. Course covers illness and accident prevention, quality food programs and community resources for health, safety and nutrition. Students will learn to promote making healthier choices by teaching hygiene, safety practices and nutritious food choices. Poison prevention, fire and earthquake safety and emergency preparedness is covered. Students learn to design lesson plans to teach children and their parents to make healthy, safe and nutritious choices. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. |
| 0139 |
LEC |
LS101 |
CLABAUGH D |
3.0 |
TuTh |
0945A - 1110A |
13 |
|
CD 11B:
Administration of Publicly Funded Child Care Programs |
| Advisory: Completion of 12 units in Child Development or working in an administrative capacity in a children's program. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| This course is designed to meet the State Department of Education requirements for directors of publicly funded child development programs, and the Supervisory Child Development Permit. Topics covered include development of personnel policies that reflect the philosophy and goals and objectives of the program, development of a staff development plan, classroom management and record keeping, assessment and curriculum planning, and parent involvement/education. Financial record keeping will be discussed from the perspective of the granting agency. |
| 2037 |
LEC |
MHG4 |
MALASPINA B |
3.0 |
Th |
0600P - 0910P |
|
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CD 13:
Infant and Toddler Development and Care |
| Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. Child Development 2. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| Students will study the developmental stages of growth specific to infants and toddlers and learn how to foster positive techniques for nurturing infants and toddlers in group settings. Students will study the RIE philosophy and learn how to observe children in child care and home day care settings. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. |
| 0140 |
LEC |
LS104 |
SEGAL M |
3.0 |
TuTh |
1120A - 1245P |
|
| 2038 |
LEC |
MHG3 |
SHARPE E |
3.0 |
Th |
0630P - 0940P |
|
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CD 19:
Introduction to Careers with Children |
| Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| An overview of Department of Social Services and Department of Education regulations regarding child care workers in California. Self-assessment techniques with emphasis on teacher-child and teacher-adult relationships and personal evaluations. Basic principles of curriculum development and discipline techniques. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. |
| 0771 |
|
ONLINE |
BUMGARNER M |
2.0 |
DHR |
0000 - 0000 |
39 |
|
CD 20:
Children's Language and Literature |
| Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| A developmental view of children's language and literacy learning in a framework of children's literature. Students will be presented with steps in children's literacy learning in order to help them organize classrooms and plan activities to support the growth of writing and reading. Students will study historical trends in children's literature and participate in practical experiences and activities that use a wide range of techniques and materials for advancing language comprehension and usage. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. |
| 2039 |
LEC |
SS206 |
SEGAL M |
3.0 |
M |
0600P - 0910P |
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CD 23:
Independent Study |
| Required: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be approved by the department and the dean. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated three times or until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. |
| 0141 |
IND |
SS202B |
BUMGARNER M |
1.0 |
DHR |
0000 - 0000 |
22 73 |
| 0804 |
IND |
CD131 |
SEGAL M |
2.0 |
DHR |
0000 - 0000 |
|
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CD 25A:
Art Methods |
| Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1 |
| Art methods and learning theory for those planning to work with preschool, elementary and secondary students. Includes art therapy as well as gifted and special learner projects. Two dimensional work in printing, painting, drawing, collage. Also listed as ART 25A. |
| 2040 |
L/L |
HOL1 |
THOMPSON D |
3.0 |
M W |
0600P - 0910P |
25 |
|
CD 25B:
Art Methods |
| Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1 |
| Art methods, creativity and learning theory for those planning to work with preschool, elementary, and secondary school students. Includes art therapy as well as gifted and special learner projects. Three dimensional work in sculpture, bas relief, mobiles, paper mache', plaster, and various 3-D materials. Also listed as ART 25B. |
| 2041 |
L/L |
HOL1 |
THOMPSON D |
3.0 |
M W |
0600P - 0910P |
25 |
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CD 30A:
Teaching Practices and Techniques |
| Advisory: Completion of Child Development 1 and 2 with a "C" or higher. Concurrent enrollment in CD 190. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| Designing, developing and implementing contemporary curriculum and instructional methods for early childhood education. Completion of 30A and 30B satisfies the associate degree requirement for student teaching. |
| 2043 |
LEC |
SS206 |
SEGAL M |
3.0 |
W |
0600P - 0910P |
14 |
|
CD 190:
Occupational Work Experience/Child Development |
| Required: Declared vocational major. Concurrent enrollment in seven or more units (including CWE units, except for summer school. For summer school, enrollment in one other class is required). Minimum 2.00 G.P.A. |
| Transferable: CSU |
| College credit for learning experience obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college and student. 75 hours per semester per unit or 60 hours per semester for unpaid experience. This is a credit/no credit course. May be taken for a maximum of 16 work experience units. |
| 0142 |
WEX |
CD100 |
SEGAL M |
1.0 |
TBA |
0000 - 0000 |
14 |
| 0143 |
WEX |
CD100 |
SEGAL M |
2.0 |
TBA |
0000 - 0000 |
14 |
| 0144 |
WEX |
CD100 |
SEGAL M |
3.0 |
TBA |
0000 - 0000 |
14 |
| 0753 |
WEX |
CD100 |
SEGAL M |
4.0 |
TBA |
0000 - 0000 |
14 |
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