Child Development

CHLD 105: Program Planning and Curriculum Methods

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.80)

Designed for teachers of young children, this course offers an in-depth study of program planning, organizing instruction, and writing of learning plans. Explores the theory and practice behind curriculum development in early childhood settings, including philosophy, goals, and objectives. Discusses activities and materials along with planning the appropriate environment and daily schedules. Consideration will be given to adaptations accounting for cultural and developmental diversity.

CHLD 106: Educational Play: Materials

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

Course is designed for the development of play materials and activities for young children. An overview of current theories and philosophies of play is given. Main focus of course is making appropriate play materials and designing and implementing developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum based on observation and authentic assessment of young children. Curriculum areas include creative arts, science and technology, mathematics, music and movement, language arts and literacy, nutrition and health, social studies and anti-bias curriculum, and transition activities. (Formerly CHLD 120.)

CHLD 109: Child Behavior and Guidance

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

This course examines the reasons for children's behavior in relation to appropriate teaching strategies and interventions. It explores effective techniques for dealing with children, including those with special needs. It addresses issues such as separation from parents, new experiences, routines, rules, regulations, peer interaction, fears, frustrations, and aggression. The course emphasizes how parents and teachers can provide children with guidance and discipline that promote self-control, feelings of security, competency, and self-esteem. Students learn how to access community agencies and family services to provide specialized support.

CHLD 111: Programs for Infants and Toddlers

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.90)

This course is specifically designed for caregivers of infants and toddlers to enable them to meet state licensing requirements for child development hours. The class will focus on the growth and development of the child, birth through three years of age, and various home and center-based programs offered to this age group. Topics will include physical caregiving and early learning activities, setting up environments, accommodating individual differences, and working with parents and families.

CHLD 112: Child Growth and Development

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 100.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in CHLD 112 or PSYC 112.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

This course covers the psychological and physical development of children from conception through age six. It relates major theories of physical, cognitive, language, and social/emotional development to the prenatal, infant, and preschool periods within cultural and family contexts. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHLD/PSYC 112, CHLD/PSYC 113, or CHLD/PSYC 121.

CHLD 113: Child and Adolescent Growth and Development

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 100.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in CHLD 113 or PSYC 113.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

Study of the child from conception through adolescence. Principles of human development within cultural and family contexts, with emphasis on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, both typical and atypical. Consideration of scientific methods, theoretical perspectives, special needs, and the development of skills lending to optimal interaction in adult-child relationships. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHLD/PSYC 112, CHLD/PSYC 113, or CHLD/PSYC 121.

CHLD 121: Human Development

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in CHLD 121 or PSYC 121.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

The psychological and physical development of the individual from conception through childhood, adolescence, and maturity. Major theories of intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development presented. Emphasis is on the interdependence of various periods of the individual's life. Consideration of scientific methods, behavioral disorders, death, and spirituality. Understand the diversity that exists in our culture during one's life span. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHLD/PSYC 112, CHLD/PSYC 113, or CHLD/PSYC 121.

CHLD 130: Science and Math for Young Children

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

Development of an early childhood science and mathematics curriculum. Planning and implementation of developmentally and culturally appropriate activities, materials, teaching methods, and environments for math and science.

CHLD 140: Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

Development of early childhood language and communication skills and examination of emerging literacy and learning in early childhood. Creating, implementing, and evaluating an early literacy, language arts, and literature curriculum for the young child consistent with the CDE/CDD Preschool Learning Foundations for Language and Literacy and English-Language Development. Implications for home/school communication and effective parent/teacher partnerships.

CHLD 150: Art for Young Children

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

Developing aesthetic and perceptual awareness in the young child through exploration of various art media and developmentally appropriate activities and experiences. Developmental stages in creative expression of young children will be examined.

CHLD 160: Music and Movement for Young Children

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

Development of an early childhood music and movement curriculum. Planning and implementation of developmentally and culturally appropriate activities, materials, teaching methods, and environments for music and movement.

CHLD 170: Food and Nutrition for Children

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

Examines the nutrient needs through the life cycle with emphasis on prenatal and early childhood. Application of nutrition practices in various child care settings, including menu planning, food purchasing, basic principles of food sanitation, and involvement of the children in nutrition-related activities.

CHLD 200: Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (1305.00)

This course provides a framework to introduce appropriate observation, documentation and assessment strategies with children in early childhood settings in order to inform analysis and planning. The course focuses on the appropriate use of multiple assessment strategies to document child growth, play, and learning and develop partnerships with families. Standards-based assessment is used to inform teaching practices and to insure developmentally appropriate curriculum.

CHLD 205: Health and Safety Issues in Childhood

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

This course is designed to give those who care for children an overview of health and safety issues. Students will be certified in CPR and First Aid training. Common childhood illnesses and diseases will be presented. This course also covers child abuse, its treatment and prevention, along with reporting procedures. Issues in cultural and developmental diversity as related to typical and atypical child development and child health and safety will be examined.

CHLD 210: Child, Family, and Community

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 100.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in CHLD 210 or SOC 210.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

This course focuses on processes and results of the child's integration into the social world of family and community. It includes child behavior and development as they are shaped by the family and social institutions along with understanding cultural and developmental diversity in society and their impact on teaching, parenting, and family relations.

CHLD 212: Advanced Issues in Infant-Toddler Care

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.90)

This course is specifically designed for caregivers of infants and toddlers to enable them to meet licensing requirements for child development hours. It will focus on the growth and development of children birth through three years of age. Topics will include issues in group care; communication skills; adapting curriculum; and the design, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate, individually responsive, and culturally sensitive environments for infants and toddlers.

CHLD 230: Parent / Teacher Partnerships

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

Role of pre-school teacher/administrator in establishing effective relationships with parents in the school setting. Developing skills and techniques in parent-teacher conferencing, home-school communication, parent education, group contacts with parents, and parent involvement in early childhood education. Cultural and developmental diversity will be examined in relation to parent and family contact. Also covers understanding parenting styles, family dynamics, and community resources and support systems.

CHLD 240: Children with Special Learning Needs

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.20)

This course focuses on learning to work with children with disabilities and other special learning needs and their families in inclusive early childhood educational settings. It will include an exploration of the characteristics of young children with disabilities and other special learning needs, impacts on the family, types of educational and other programs/services that are available, modification of the educational environment, individualizing curriculum, approaches to assessment, inclusion, cultural competence, and future trends. Although the course will focus on young children, resources will be available regarding older children and youth with special learning needs.

CHLD 245: Adult Supervision/Mentor Teacher

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.80)

This course offers a study of the methods and principles of supervising and mentoring teachers, assistant teachers, student teachers, parents and volunteers in early childhood classrooms. Emphasis is given to the knowledge, skills and competencies of classroom teachers who must function not only as mentors to new teachers, but also address the needs of children, parents, and other staff. Attention is given to methods of effective communication, problem-solving, and negotiation in establishing positive interpersonal relations.

CHLD 250: Administration of Child Development Programs

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.80)

This course is designed for directors of early childhood programs and focuses on the administrative tools needed to manage a child development facility. Topics include licensing and state regulations, policy development, working with diverse populations, budgets, funding, health and safety guidelines, program planning and evaluation, and planning of new early childhood programs.

CHLD 251: Supervision of Child Development Programs

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.80)

An advanced course in the design, coordination, and evaluation of early childhood settings to include program organization, personnel management, leadership, professional development, in-service training, and effective staff supervision. Additional focus includes strategies for partnering with parents, motivating staff, and fostering effective community relations within diverse cultural contexts.

CHLD 270: Preschool Teacher Internship

Units: 3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; instructor & department chair permission required.
Corequisite: Must complete 120 hours of non-paid work.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours. (1305.80)

Students demonstrate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision in the campus Child Development Center or with a designated Mentor Teacher in the community to make connections between theory and practice and developing professional behaviors. Students apply comprehensive understanding of children and families; developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching and learning; and knowledge of curriculum content areas. They design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. Students become informed advocates for high quality and appropriate educational practices and policies.

CHLD 271: Administration Internship

Units: 3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; instructor & department chair permission required.
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in 3 units in addition to Internship Studies. Must complete 180 hours of non-paid or 225 hours of paid work.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(1305.80)

This course provides practical experience for students interested in directing early childhood education programs as well as for beginning directors who want to work with a mentor. Under the guidance of either an on-campus or designated off-campus child care center director, student interns develop skills in staff supervision, fiscal management, curriculum planning and evaluation, program policies and procedures, staff-family partnerships, and public relations.

CHLD 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; permission of instructor and department chair required.
Corequisite: Must currently be enrolled in 3 units and complete 60 hours of non-paid or 75 hours of paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(1305.00)

Individualized study linking classroom learning to the workplace. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 12 units.)

CHLD 293: Topics in Child Development

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of CHLD 293, CHLD 296.
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community. Non-transfer topics only.

CHLD 296: Topics in Child Development

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 100.
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of CHLD 293, CHLD 296.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (1305.00)

Designed to expose students to a variety of curriculum topics not covered in our current course selection. Designed to meet special needs as they arise within the Child Development program.

CHLD 298: Directed Studies in Child Development

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours. (1305.00)

Individualized study project, or research in area of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 3 units.)

CHLD 299: Cooperative Work Experience--Occupational

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Students must be employed in a position directly related to their declared major and must complete 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(1305.00)

For students whose work is directly related to their major. To participate in occupational cooperative work experience education, students must be employed in a position directly related to their declared major and undertake new or expanded responsibilities at their work site. Students must develop one learning objective for each unit of credit in which they enroll and they must complete 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work per unit of credit. A maximum of four units of occupational work experience may be earned each semester and a combined maximum of 16 units of occupational and general work experience may be earned during community college attendance and applied as electives toward graduation. Students may receive G.I. Bill benefits for work experience only if required for their specific program. (May be repeated three times.)