The following courses will prepare students to work with infants and toddlers by providing developmental information regarding this age group and techniques to facilitate and support the care and education of infants and toddlers.
Child Development - Infant/Toddler Specialization students will be supported by a Student Success Team in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Area of Interest. Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| CD 106 - Child Growth and DevelopmentM | 3.0 | |
CD 106 - Child Growth and Development (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course provides an overview of human growth from conception to adolescence. The theories of development relevant to life through the teenage years are introduced and the social, emotional, cognitive and physical aspects of these early stages of life are addressed. This course is appropriate for students preparing for a profession working with children and their families or those interested in furthering their understanding of child and adolescent development. This course is also designed to meet the Department of Social Service Classification DS1 and applies toward the State of California Title 5 requirement for the Child Development Permit. | ||
| CD 110 - Principles and Practices of Early Childhood EducationM | 3.0 | |
CD 110 - Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course is designed for students desiring to work in educational programs for children from birth to age eight. The course is an examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs, environments, emphasizing the key role of relationship, constructive adult-child interaction and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all children. This course includes a review of the historical roots or early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity. This course meets the Department of Social Services Classification Indicator DS3 and the State of California Department of Education Title V Child Development Permit. | ||
| CD 211 - Infant and Toddler DevelopmentM | 3.0 | |
CD 211 - Infant and Toddler Development (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course is a study of infants and toddlers from pre-conception to age three including physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth and development. The focus of this course applies theoretical frameworks to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. It also emphasizes the role of family and relationships in development. This course meets The Department of Social Services Classification Indicator DS4 and applies towards the State of California Department of Education Title V Child Development Permits. | ||
| CD 213 - Care and Education for Infants and ToddlersM | 3.0 | |
CD 213 - Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. It examines essential policies, principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to 36 months. The course meets The Department of Social Services Classification Indicator DS4 and applies towards the State of California Department of Education Title V Child Development Permits. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 12.0 | |
| Total Units for Child Development - Infant/Toddler Specialization COA program | 12.0 | |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
Students will explain and demonstrate the principles of developmentally appropriate practice while planning for and interacting with children in the early childhood classroom.
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