CD 80

BUSINESS PRACTICES: FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: ALL

Focuses on business plans appropriate for family service providers to include: budget, marketing, projected income, and business practices to meet Internal Revenue Service requirements. Examines marketing, balancing a budget, projecting income, contracts and legal considerations, and collection of fees and ethical business practices. [D]

CD 81

PARTNERING WITH PARENTS AND FAMILIES

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: ALL

Explores methods for establishing a trusting relationship with parents and families. Develops skills and awareness for interview techniques and completing needs assessments. Explores ways to support dynamic family relations through crisis, challenge, and change. Researches community resources for the purpose of referral. [D]

CD 82

FAMILY CHILDCARE ENVIRONMENT

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Recommended Preparation: CD 89 or equivalent.

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: ALL

Emphasizes ways to make optimum design for family childcare providers to create a learning home environment promoting competency in development and promoting pro-social behavior. Presents creative ways to make optimum use of the home environment space and materials available. [D]

CD 83

NUTRITION FOR FAMILY CHILDCARE

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: ALL

Introduces the planning of low-cost menus with an emphasis on nutritional requirements of children ages birth through school-age while encouraging healthy eating habits. Emphasizes the procedures for qualification and reimbursement through the childcare food program. [D]

CD 84

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN FAMILY CHILDCARE

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Recommended Preparation: CD 89 or equivalent.

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: ALL

Emphasizes key aspects of the health and safety needs of children ages birth through school-age. Identifies health policies, medication dispensation, and suspected child abuse reporting procedures for the family childcare provider. Focuses on creating a safe environment for children. [D]

CD 86

POSITIVE GUIDANCE: FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: ALL

Emphasizes the understanding of children's behavior and the use of positive discipline for family services providers. Introduces effective guidance and communication techniques to promote pro-social behavior of children ages infants through school-age. [D]

CD 87

FAMILY CHILDCARE CURRICULUM

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Recommended Preparation: CD 89 or equivalent.

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: ALL

Emphasizes adopting a play-based model for curricular practices in the family childcare environment. Focuses on adapting curriculum strategies for home-based childcare. [D]

CD 89

FUNDAMENTALS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: SPRING

Focuses on the physical, cognitive, psychosocial and language development of children ages birth through school-age. Emphasizes observation skills to support a healthy development. [D]

CD 90

AFTER SCHOOL CARE: FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: SPRING

Focuses on providing stimulating activity and learning environments for school-age children in family childcare and the home. Emphasizes the integration of school-age children in family childcare and home settings which focus on age-appropriate activities, cultural sensitivity, and best practices. [D]

CD 91

FAMILY SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIPS

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass Only

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: SPRING

Focuses on creating and fostering cooperative partnerships and communication between school-age family childcare programs and parents, community, and school districts. Provides an overview of community resources and their utilization for school-age family childcare. [D]

CD 94L

THE PRACTICE OF POSTPARTUM DOULA

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 1 hour

Offered: SPRING

Introduces students to working with parents, families, newborns, and infants in the home. Provides instructional and laboratory experiences on the role of the doula, infant care, feeding, birth recovery, cultural considerations, household needs, and support. [D]

CD 95

LACTATION, FEEDING, AND NUTRITION FOR DOULAS

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: SPRING

Examines topics to include: lactation, breast and/or bottle feeding, infant nutrition, anatomy of the breast, positioning and latching, infant caregiver bonding and partner inclusion, rhythm, routines and understanding infant cues. [D]

CD 96

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH

1 UNIT

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 1 hour

Offered: SPRING

Illuminates current topics regarding children, families, and public safety issues commonly addressed by community outreach workers. Examines advocacy in education, health, family immigration, societal violence, mental health, and diverse family constructs. [D]

CD 133

MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: SPRING

Provides students an emergent approach to creating developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children integrating core objectives in math, science, and technology. Emphasizes fundamental concepts and skills that form the preschool foundation for learning. [D; CSU]

CD 135

PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Introduces the student to historical and modern family lifestyles, functions, and values that influence behavior. Provides examination of contemporary family changes, crisis, and resilience. Analyzes nontraditional families as well as the classic nuclear family and the social support they need. [D; CSU; UC]

CD 170

PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Focuses on theories of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development of children from conception through adolescence. Emphasizes observation skills to analyze the development of children, and how parents and teachers can best help meet their needs to become healthy individuals. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID CDEV 100]

CD 170L

PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY

1 UNIT

Grade Only

Laboratory 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Provides students with hands-on experiences of child development through observing and recording children's behavior. Explores various methods for examining the developmental domains of children from birth through middle childhood. [D; CSU]

CD 172

CURRICULUM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Focuses on the importance of respecting infants and toddlers routines and stresses the need to integrate concepts of child development with curriculum. Includes knowledge of play as curriculum, and the physical and social environment. [D; CSU]

CD 173

DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Focuses on the development of children under three years of age. Includes the study of biological factors and environmental factors shaping the early cognitive, language, social, and physical development. Requires the observation of infants and toddlers in different settings. Emphasizes the influence of family, culture, and community on the lives of infants and toddlers. [D; CSU] FALL 2011 CHANGE ADD DE (Hybrid-35)

CD 175

NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Focuses on children's health, safety, and nutritional needs. Includes promoting good health through planning nutritious menus, understanding dietary needs, and encouraging physical fitness. Examines common childhood illnesses, and child abuse. [D; CSU]

CD 176

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL

Focuses on relationship of music and movement for optimal development of young children. Includes lesson planning and developmentally appropriate teaching methods implementing the kinesthetic mode of learning. [D; CSU]

CD 177

PROMOTING PEACE AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATION

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL

Introduces the students to the challenges of teaching young children in a violent society and methods for responding to aggression and anti-social behavior in the classroom. Relates the importance of anti-bias practices in the classroom and strategies to promote a peaceful classroom environment [D; CSU; UC]

CD 180

OBSERVATION AND GUIDANCE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent.

Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Supports understanding of children's behavior based upon observation and direct experience with young children. Provides effective guidance techniques to promote the child's self-control, self-esteem, and competence. [D; CSU]

CD 181

CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Provides methods and materials for planning and implementing an integrated program for young children. Emphasis on designing an environment for learning related to emergent curriculum goals. [D; CSU]

CD 184

OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Prerequisite: CD 170 or equivalent.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Provides skills in observation and documentation to understand children's behavior and construction of knowledge. Applies multimedia to support the narrative interpretation of children's experiences. Emphasizes observation and documentation to facilitate the understanding of children's development. [D; CSU]

CD 275

ART FOR CHILDREN

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Fee: $15

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Provides students with knowledge in theories of artistic development, developmental stages of artistic expression, and provides hands-on experience in planning curriculum for children. Reflects diverse cultural expression, as well as develops student skills in a variety of artistic mediums, supporting the process of creative expression. [D; CSU]

CD 278

WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Presents effective strategies for adapting curriculum and/or the environments for childcare providers caring for children with special needs. Identifies what is developmentally appropriate for children with special needs, how and when to modify activities or equipment, how to manage challenging behaviors, and how to support families in meeting the needs of these children. [D; CSU; UC]

CD 279

EARLY EDUCATION SERVICE LEARNING IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours

Offered: SPRING

Places students in an integrated, service learning study abroad experience that incorporates critical thinking, practical activities, reflective assignments, team development and leadership, in the context of a global educational environment. Develops strategies for multi-cultural exchanges by examining communication, education, history, values and lifestyles. [D] (Same as: LDR 279)

CD 282A

CHILD DEVELOPMENT FIELD PRACTICUM

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Prerequisite: CD 170, CD 180, and CD 181, or equivalent.

Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Provides students field experience in various early childhood education settings. Applies theory and knowledge as the students increase their professional teaching skills and abilities under close supervision. [D; CSU]

CD 283

EMERGING LITERACY

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent; RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Focuses on the relationship between language development and cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Analyzes learning environments to facilitate language as it emerges from curriculum. Relates the critical importance of early learning and interactions to language development. [D; CSU]

CD 284

CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Examines patterns of family systems in contemporary society as they are influenced by heritage, diverse cultures, abilities, and languages. Explores the value of communication, the development of child advocacy skills, and the ability to use community resources to empower families and children. [D; CSU; UC]

CD 286

ADMINISTRATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL

Focuses on principles and practices of the administration of child development programs. Explores various early childhood programs, including the maintenance and operation of the facility, regulatory agencies and legal requirements, record keeping, accounting, and personnel management. [D; CSU]

CD 287

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: SPRING

Focuses on the knowledge and practice of leadership required for early childhood program administration. Includes the principles of program philosophy, goals, and personnel management styles. Emphasizes working with a board of directors, community involvement partnerships, and networking. [D; CSU]

CD 288

MENTORSHIP AND ADULT SUPERVISION

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL

Focuses on supervising, communicating, and mentoring adults in an educational setting. Develops skills in communication, problem solving and conflict resolution, cultural issues, delegating responsibilities, and evaluating an early childhood setting. [D; CSU]

CD 290

FAMILY STUDIES COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE

2-4 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Prerequisite: CD 180 or CD 86 or equivalent.

Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Family Studies major.

Laboratory 12 hours

Offered: SPRING

Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Family Studies majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU]

CD 299

INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Individual study or research in some area of child development of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU]

ED 100

TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL I

2 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 2 hours

Offered: ALL

Introduces effective tutoring principles and strategies. Include guidelines for tutoring: how to plan, conduct, and evaluate productive tutoring sessions; components of effective intercultural tutoring; and strategies to facilitate student independence in learning. Three on-campus meetings. [D; CSU]

ED 101

TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL II

2 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Prerequisite: ED 100 or equivalent.

Lecture 2 hours

Offered: ALL

Focuses on increased understanding of learning and development as applicable to tutoring and the application of critical thinking skills to tutorial sessions. Includes topics such as motivation; learning preferences and strategies; self-regulation and goal setting; metacognition; mentoring; and tutoring in specific subject areas. Two on-campus meetings. [D; CSU]

ED 102

TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL III

2 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Prerequisite: ED 100 or equivalent.

Lecture 2 hours

Offered: ALL

Emphasizes theory and practice of group tutoring and supplemental instruction, especially from a leadership perspective. Provides a survey of theories related to supplemental instruction, group dynamics, group success, and leadership strategies for experienced tutors and teachers. Focuses on leadership development, ethics in leadership, and evaluating learning outcomes. Incorporates the importance of roles and norms, group tutoring strategies, motivation of students, and styles of learning/leadership. [D; CSU]

ED 110

TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICUM

2 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 115 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes; RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Prerequisite: ED 200 or equivalent.

Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Combines hands-on work with academic teacher preparation. Includes observation and participation in community classrooms to gain early, supervised experience. Includes weekly class meetings for reflection and instruction, requires observation and active participation in a California public K-12 classroom. [D; CSU]

ED 200

TEACHING AS A PROFESSION

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Fee: $69

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 115 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: FALL, SPRING

Provides students the opportunity to explore teaching as a profession. Includes career exploration, foundations of education, and critical issues related to teaching in a contemporary elementary public school setting. Examines California content standards and frameworks, as well as teacher performance standards. Requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in a diverse public elementary school classroom under the supervision of a certificated teacher. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID EDUC 200] (Same as: ENGL 200)

ED 299

INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Individual study of research in some area of Education of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.