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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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0136 LEC MHG4 BUMGARNER M 3.0 MW 0800A - 0935A  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0137 LEC MHG4 BUMGARNER M 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 25
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
2034 LEC MHG13 SHARPE E 3.0 S 0830A - 0300P 25
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2036 LEC MHG10 SEGAL M 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0910P  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0138 LEC MHG4 BUMGARNER M 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 25
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2037 LEC MHG4 MALASPINA B 3.0 Th 0600P - 0910P  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2038 LEC MHG3 SHARPE E 3.0 Th 0630P - 0940P  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site