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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
4155 LEC CD127 SEGAL M 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A  

 

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
4156 LEC LS102 CLABAUGH D 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1220P 13 25
4157   ONLINE BUMGARNER M 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 25 38
Above class meets entirely online
6030 LEC SS205 SHARPE E 3.0 Th 0630P - 0920P 25 34

 

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
4158 LEC MHG4 BUMGARNER M 3.0 MW 1030A - 1145A 25
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
6031 LEC HOL2 BROWN R 3.0 M 0600P - 0850P 25
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

CD 4:    Observing and Assessing Children

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260 and completion of CD2.
Transferable: CSU
Provides training in a variety of naturalistic and formal observation techniques, and discusses the use of standardized testing in children. Students learn to use formal observation tools, make a case study portfolio and give a parent conference. Observing children in classroom settings is required. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6032 LEC SS205 MUSCARI D 3.0 M 0600P - 0850P  

 

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
4159 LEC CD127 SEGAL M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0920A  

 

CD 10:    Children with Special Needs

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. Completion of CD 2.
Transferable: CSU
An introductory course in special education, which includes a survey of special needs such as learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, developmental delays, physical limitations, cognitive differences, and giftedness. Students will study the history of special education and legislation in the USA, ethical assessment and family-based intervention techniques, diversity and family issues, advocacy for special needs children, and the use of technology in special education environments. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6034 LEC MHG10 CLABAUGH D 3.0 Th 0600P - 0850P  
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
6037 LEC MHG11 SEGAL M 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0850P  
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
4160   ONLINE BUMGARNER M 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 38
Above class meets entirely online

 

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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4162 LEC MHG4 BUMGARNER M 2.0 MW 1200P - 1250P  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

CD 22:    Field Work and Service

Required: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.
Transferable: CSU
Supervised field work within the college and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4163 FEX SS202A BUMGARNER M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 21 73

 

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
4164 IND SS202A BUMGARNER M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 22 73
4165 IND CD131 SEGAL M 1.0 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
4166 L/L AR103 GONZALES KC 3.0 TuTh&2 0910A - 1100A 25
6039 L/L HOL1 THOMPSON D 3.0 S&2 0900A - 1250P 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
6040 L/L HOL1 THOMPSON D 3.0 S&2 0900A - 1250P 25
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

CD 30B:    Teaching Practices and Techniques II

Advisory: Child Development 30A. Concurrent enrollment in CD 190.
Transferable: CSU
Continuation of CD 30A with emphasis on assessment, conferencing and planning skills. Completion of 30A and 30B fulfills State Child Development Permit requirements, and satisfies the associate degree student teaching requirements.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6043 LEC MHG4 SEGAL M 3.0 W 0600P - 0850P  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

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
4167 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4168 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 2.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4169 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 3.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4170 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 4.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4171 WEX SS107 BUMGARNER M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 71