(Formerly ECE 106. CD 106)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*Credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following coursers: CDEV C1000 or PSY 112)

Students examine the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identify developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is on interactions between biological processes, environmental, and cultural factors. Students may engage in various methods of observing children's development to evaluate individual differences and analyze development characteristics at various stages according to developmental theories.
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 Services Classification DS1 and applies toward the State of California Title 5 requirement for the Child Development Permit.

(Formerly ED 010)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of teaching through lecture and observation of K–12 classrooms and public schools. The major aspects of the teaching profession and the diversity of the public school system are examined and discussed, and students gain experience in all three levels of the K–12 system. This course is intended for students considering a career in teaching; 45 hours of structured fieldwork is required.

(Formerly COUNS 101)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 3 units credit for all COUN courses)

This course provides an exploration of cognitive, psychological, social, and physical factors influencing success in college and in life. Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, personal awareness, life-long learning, self-management, health and wellness, interpersonal communication in a diverse world, and introduction to career and educational planning. Students will learn about the purpose, demands, requirements, and support services of higher education including both Rio Hondo College and four year institutions.

(Formerly ED DEV 101, DISAB 101)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course explores the cognitive, psychological, social, and physical factors that influence success in college and in life. Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, personal awareness, lifelong learning, self-management, health and wellness, interpersonal communication in a diverse world, and introductory career and educational planning. Students learn about the purpose, demands, and requirements of higher education, as well as student support services, at Rio Hondo College and four-year institutions.

(Formerly SPCH 001A, SPCH 101)

Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM C1000, COMM C1000H)

In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This course is designed for Communication Studies majors and recommended for students interested in the Forensics: Speech and Debate team, and/or Pathway to Law.

(Formerly SPCH 101H)

Advisory: ENGL C1000
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM C1000, COMM C1000H)

In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This is an honors course. This course is designed for Communication Studies majors and recommended for students interested in the Honors Transfer Program, Forensics: Speech and Debate team, and/or Pathway to Law.