| Course No. |
Title |
Units |
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| CHDV 10 |
FOUNDATIONS OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT |
3.0 |
| Recommended Preparation: Psych 21 or 121 |
| Introduction to the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of young children as factors in program planning in a variety of care facilities; guidelines and ethical issues of observing young children; visits to child care facilities; techniques for positive discipline and the teacher’s role in working with young children. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 11 |
PRINCIPLES OF INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT |
3.0 |
| Prerequisite: CHDV 10 and Psych 21 or 121 |
| Introduction to curriculum planning for infant and toddler programs in a child care center; environmental factors in young children’s learning; materials, activities and teaching techniques. Field site observations included. Recommended enrollment in CHDV 13A, B or C. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU. |
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| CHDV 13A |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT FIELD PRACTICE |
4.0 |
| Prerequisite: CHDV 10 and Psych 21 or 121; enrollment in one or more CHDV courses and maintain enrollment of 7 units or more including field practice. |
| Beginning supervised field practice in approved group programs for children from infancy through school age, planning and guiding their learning and routine activities; practical application of theoretical concepts. Meets partial fulfillment of the state requirement for the California Child Development Permit. Total of 18 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 13B |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT FIELD PRACTICE |
4.0 |
| Prerequisite: CHDV 13A and enrollment in one or more CHDV courses and maintain enrollment of 7 units or more including field practice. |
| Intermediate supervised field practice in approved group programs for children from infancy through school age, planning and guiding their learning and routine activities; practical application of theoretical concepts. Meets partial fulfillment of the state requirement for the California Child Development Permit. Total of 18 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 13C |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT FIELD PRACTICE |
4.0 |
| Prerequisite: CHDV 13B and enrollment in one or more CHDV courses and maintain enrollment of 7 units or more including field practice. |
| Advanced supervised field practice in approved group programs for children from infancy through school age, planning and guiding their learning and routine activities; practical application of theoretical concepts. Meets partial fulfillment of the state requirement for the California Child Development Permit. Total of 18 hours lecture and 270 hours laboratory. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 15 |
PRINCIPLES OF HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY |
3.0 |
| Recommended Preparation: CHDV 10 and Psych 21 or 121. |
| Introduction to individual development and socialization processes for children with emphasis on the interaction among the child, the family and community in a multi-cultural environment. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 24A |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY |
2.0 |
| Readings, discussions, papers and exercises focusing on topics of current and general interest in health and safety. Focus on critical thinking and analytic skills. Total of 36 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 24B |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT-CURRICULUM |
2.0 |
| Readings, discussions, papers and exercises focusing on topics of current and general interest in curriculum. Focus on critical thinking and analytic skills. Total of 36 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 24C |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENHT - THE YOUNG CHILD |
2.0 |
| Readings, discussions, papers and exercises focusing on topics of current and general interest regarding the young child. Focus on critical thinking and analytic skills. Total of 36 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 24D |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT-WORKING WITH PARENTS |
2.0 |
| Readings, discussions, papers and exercises focusing on topics of current and general interest in working with parents. Focus on critical thinking and analytic skills. Total of 36 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 24E |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT-MULTICULTURAL ISSUES |
2.0 |
| Readings, discussions, papers and exercises focusing on topics of current and general interest in multicultural issues. Focus on critical thinking and analytic skills. Total of 36 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 24F |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT-DISCIPLINE |
2.0 |
| Readings, discussions, papers and exercises focusing on topics of current and general interest in disciplining young children. Focus on critical thinking and analytic skills. Total of 36 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 24G |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT-ENVIRONMENT |
2.0 |
| Readings, discussions, papers and exercises focusing on topics of current and general interest in childcare environment. Focus on critical thinking and analytic skills. Total of 36 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 24H |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT-ADMINISTRATION |
2.0 |
| Readings, discussions, papers and exercises focusing on topics of current and general interest in administration of childcare centers. Focus on critical thinking and analytic skills. Total of 36 hours lecture. |
| Transfer Credit: CSU |
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| CHDV 110 |
SKILLS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT |
1.0 |
| Development of essential study techniques for success in the child development program; orientation to applications of computer-based technology; time management; textbook mastery, lecture outlining, test taking, and critical analysis. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 18 hours lecture. |
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| CHDV 112A |
ADMINISTRATION |
3.0 |
| Prerequisite: CHDV 10 and Psych 21 or 121. |
| History and growth of nursery schools and day care centers; laws governing these institutional administrative functions; budgeting, personnel selection, records, policies; relationship of these schools to community resources, regulating agencies, parents and teachers. Recommended enrollment in CHDV 113A, B or C. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
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| CHDV 112B |
ADVANCED ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES |
3.0 |
| Prerequisite: CHDV 112A. |
| Current issues in administration, continuing education, schedules, state regulations, financial planning, budgeting, fees, salaries, insurance. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
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| CHDV 116 |
HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN |
3.0 |
| Prerequisite: CHDV 10 and Psych 21 or 121. |
| Focuses on the special needs of young children in regard to nutrition, health, safety and sanitation in group settings; CPR techniques, pediatric first aid; prevention and detection of child abuse. Recommended enrollment in CHDV 13A, B or C. Total of 54 hours lecture and 15 hours laboratory. |
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| CHDV 117 |
CHILDREN IN A MULTI-CULTURAL SOCIETY |
3.0 |
| Principles and methods of working with multi-cultural young children; focuses on strategies, materials and resources designed to develop and enhance the multi-cultural experiences for young children in group settings. Recommended Socio 1. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
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| CHDV 118 |
LANGUAGE ARTS AND LITERACY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN |
3.0 |
| Survey of young children’s literature, strategies and activities for developing language and emerging literacy, birth through age eight. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
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| CHDV 119 |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ADULT SUPERVISION |
3.0 |
| Prerequisite: Psych 21 or 121; and CHDV 10, 13A, 15, 120. |
| A study of the methods and principles of supervising adults in early childhood/child development programs. Emphasis is on the role of experienced classroom teachers who function as mentors/supervisors to new teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents and other staff members. Upon completion of this class, students may be eligible to apply to participate in the Early Childhood Mentor Teacher Program. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
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| CHDV 120 |
CURRICULUM PLANNING |
3.0 |
| Prerequisite: CHDV 10 and Psych 21 or 121 |
| Planning and development of appropriate experiences for children, as playing and learning; emphasis on application of principles based on child development; attention to such curricular studies as sciences, language, literature and cooking. Recommended concurrent enrollment in CHDV 113A, B or C. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
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| CHDV 128 |
AT-RISK INFANTS AND TODDLERS |
3.0 |
| Prerequisite: CHDV 10 and Psych 21 or 121. |
| Early intervention strategies, curriculum and programs for infants and toddlers identified as at-risk for delays in growth and development. Effects of birth complications, child abuse and neglect, chronic poverty, undernourishment, violence and stressors that compromise development. Working with and supporting families, diversity and program practices. For educators and paraprofessionals. Total of 54 hours lecture. |
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| CHDV 196 |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY |
1.0 |
| Opportunity for child development and education students to study in their chosen specialization in child development at the advanced level by performing guided laboratory applications and exercises. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 9 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. |
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