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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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6036 LEC BU120 CLABAUGH D 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P  

 

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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6038 LEC HOL5 ALONZO S 3.0 M 0600P - 0905P 13

 

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
6039 LEC HU105 CLABAUGH D 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0905P  

 

CD 12:    Computer Education for Teachers

Advisory: CSIS 122 Computer Keyboarding, or equivalent; English 250 with a grade of C or better.
Transferable: CSU
The history, uses and development of computers in education. Basic computer skills and terminology will be taught in the context of teacher education. Students who successfully complete this course will understand general and specific skills and knowledge required to meet the Technology Standard for Multiple and Single Subject Credential Candidates. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as CSIS 9.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4167 LEC LI171 CLABAUGH D 3.0 TuTh 0100P - 0200P 13 25

 

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
6041 LEC PB16 SEGAL M 3.0 W 0600P - 0905P  

 

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
4172 FEX CD131 SEGAL 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
4173 IND CD131 SEGAL M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 22 73
4174 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
4175 L/L AR103 WEBSTER E 3.0 F 0900A - 0105P 25

 

CD 28A:    Child Dev & Guidance for Family Child Care/Foster Care

Transferable: CSU
An overview of the development of young children from pre-birth through age twelve, primarily designed for the family child care provider or foster parent. Students will be exposed to appropriate expectations and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for each stage of development. Six 3-hour sessions, or may be taught on three Saturdays. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6042 LEC CD127 ALONZO S 1.0 S 0900A - 0400P 11
Class meets 03/14/08 - 03/22/08
      ALONZO S   F 0600P - 0905P  

 

CD 28B:    Dev Learning Activities for Family Child Care & Foster Care

Transferable: CSU
A practical curriculum development course for child care providers. The course includes a brief overview of children's learning processes and practical activities. Students will study appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children in all areas of development. Students will learn how to set up a family child care environment. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6043 LEC CD127 ALONZO S 1.0 S 0900A - 0400P 11
Class meets 04/04/08 - 04/12/08
      ALONZO S   F 0600P - 0905P  

 

CD 28C:    Administering A Family Child Care Home

Transferable: CSU
Learning to establish and enforce contracts and policies, marketing your business, being professional in a caring profession, child abuse reporting requirements, licensing regulations for family child care, and the basics of record keeping techniques for family child care. Six 3-hour sessions, or may be taught on three Saturdays. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6044 LEC CD127 ALONZO S 1.0 S 0900A - 0400P  
Class meets 05/02/08 - 05/09/08
      ALONZO S   F 0600P - 0905P  

 

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
6045 LEC CD127 SEGAL M 3.0 M 0600P - 0905P  

 

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
4178 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4179 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 2.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4180 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 3.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4181 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 4.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14