Skip main navigation
 

Gavilan College Home Page
 
 

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
0171 LEC LI100 CLABAUGH D 3.0 Th 0900A - 1105A 13
    ONLINE CLABAUGH D 3.0 Tu 0945A - 1105A  
2038 LEC MHG4 SEGAL M 3.0 W 0600P - 0905P  

 


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
0172 LEC MHG4 BUMGARNER M 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 25
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
0173 LEC PB16 CLABAUGH D 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 25
2040 LEC HOL5 MUSCARI D 3.0 W 0600P - 0905P 25
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 


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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0174   ONLINE BUMGARNER M 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 25 38
Above class meets entirely online

 


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
2041 LEC SS205 CLABAUGH D 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0905P  

 


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
0175 LEC MHG4 BUMGARNER M 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 25
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 


CD 11A:    Administration of Programs for Young Children

Advisory: Child Development 1 and 2.
Transferable: CSU
The principles and practices of the organization and administration of facilities for preschool aged children. Areas covered include organizational structure, budgeting, personnel policies and practices, records, statistics, reporting, relationship with community resources, regulatory agencies, and parents.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2042 LEC MHG4 MALASPINA B 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P  
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
0176 LEC MHG3 SEGAL M 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 


CD 14A:    Working with School Age Children

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and 260. Child Development 3.
Transferable: CSU
Students will learn the developmental characteristics of school aged children, issues relating to before and after school programs for children from kindergarten to grade eight, and specific details of administering and leading such a program. Other topics include recreation versus academic enrichment, staffing requirements, age groupings, program content, and community resources. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0177   ONLINE BUMGARNER M 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 38
Above class meets entirely online

 


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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0178 LEC MHG4 SEGAL M 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 


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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0179 IND SS202B BUMGARNER M 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22 73
0180 IND CD131 SEGAL M 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  

 


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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0821 L/L HOL1 MCGINNIS R 3.0 F&2 0400P - 0805P 25
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 


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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0822 L/L HOL1 MCGINNIS R 3.0 F&2 0400P - 0805P 25
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 


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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2047 LEC SS206 SEGAL M 3.0 M 0600P - 0905P 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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0181 WEX CD100 SEGAL M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
0182 WEX CD100 SEGAL M 2.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
0183 WEX CD100 SEGAL M 3.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
0184 WEX CD100 SEGAL M 4.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14