Child Development

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CD 135 PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] 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] FALL 2011 CHANGE  ADD DE (Hybrid-class max 35)
CD 135 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
82252 CD 135 80 02:30PM-05:50PM T 5206 Calle,Jaime 15 45*
SAN YSIDRO, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 170 PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] 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]
CD 170 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79653 CD 170 601 08:00AM-09:30AM TTH 553 Jacobs,Mark 15 45*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79654 CD 170 602 10:00AM-11:30AM TTH 553 Davis,Joseph 15 45*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79655 CD 170 603 10:00AM-11:35AM MW 553 Garcia,Michelle 15 45*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79656 CD 170 604 12:00PM-01:35PM MW 2002 Garcia,Michelle 15 45*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
82246 CD 170 605 12:00PM-01:30PM TTH 2002 Davis,Joseph 15 45*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
82247 CD 170 606 01:00PM-04:05PM TTH 561 Watson,Virginia 8 45*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 10/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
82248 CD 170 607 01:00PM-04:05PM TTH 561 Watson,Virginia 8 45*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79657 CD 170 680 08:00AM-09:35AM MW 5210 Marsden,William 15 35*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
82254 CD 170 681 12:00PM-01:35PM TTH 5210 Stein,Molly 15 35*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 170L PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT LABORAT ORY 1 Unit Grade Only. Designed to give students hand-on experiences of child development through observing and recording children's behavior. Explore various methods for examining the developmental domains of children from birth through middle childhood. [D; CSU]
CD 170L Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79664 CD 170L 601 12:00PM-12:50PM T 561 Sabas,Jenny Lynn 8 25*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 10/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79665 CD 170L 602 12:00PM-12:50PM T 561 Sabas,Jenny Lynn 8 25*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79666 CD 170L 603 12:00PM-12:50PM W 561 Sabas,Jenny Lynn 8 25*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 10/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79667 CD 170L 604 12:00PM-12:50PM W 561 Sabas,Jenny Lynn 8 25*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79670 CD 170L 680 11:00AM-11:50AM TH 5210 Staff 8 25*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 10/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79671 CD 170L 681 11:00AM-11:50AM TH 5210 Staff 8 25*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 175 NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN 3 Units Fee: $30. 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, child abuse, and includes First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. [D; CSU]
CD 175 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79672 CD 175 601 01:00PM-04:20PM W 561 Stein,Molly 119 35*
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2015 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 180 OBSERVATION AND GUIDANCE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent.] 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 180 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79675 CD 180 01 02:00PM-03:35PM MW 1685A Garcia,Michelle 15 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79678 CD 180 80 02:00PM-05:30PM TH 5206 Staff 15 35*
SAN YSIDRO, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 181 CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent.] 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 181 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79679 CD 181 01 01:00PM-04:30PM TH 2001 Monaghan,Patrick 15 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79681 CD 181 80 10:00AM-01:50PM M 5210 Watson,Virginia 15 35*
SAN YSIDRO, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 184 OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION 3 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: CD 170, CD 170L, and CD 180 or equivalent.] 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 184 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79682 CD 184 601 12:00PM-12:50PM W 553 Gallo,Leslynn 15 20*
    01:00PM-02:10PM W 553    
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
79683 CD 184 680 02:00PM-02:50PM T 5210 Holmes,Mary 15 20*
    03:00PM-04:20PM T 5210      
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 275 ART FOR CHILDREN 3 Units Fee: $15. Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] 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 275 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79685 CD 275 01 01:00PM-04:20PM W 2001 Watson,Virginia 15 35*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 282A CHILD DEVELOPMENT FIELD PRACTICUM 3 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: CD 170, 180, 181, and 184, or equivalent.] Provides students field experience in various family development settings. Applies theory and knowledge as the students increase their professional skills and abilities under close supervision. [D; CSU]
CD 282A Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79687 CD 282A 601 12:00PM-12:50PM T 553 Gallo,Leslynn 15 15*
    12:50PM-01:20PM T 553      
HYBRID/MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 282B ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT FIELD PRACTICUM 3 Units [Prerequisite: CD 282A or equivalent.] Provides students field experience in various family development settings. Applies theory and knowledge as the students increase their professional skills and abilities under close supervision. [D; CSU] EFFECTIVE SPRING 2009 - ADDITION OF DE
CD 282B Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79691 CD 282B 680 02:00PM-02:50PM M 5210 Watson,Virginia 15 15*
    02:50PM-03:20PM M 5210    
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 283 EMERGING LITERACY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent; RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] 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 283 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79692 CD 283 80 09:00AM-12:50PM F 5210 Monaghan,Patrick 15 35*
SAN YSIDRO, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
CD 284 CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: CD 170 or equivalent.] 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]
CD 284 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
79695 CD 284 680 08:00AM-09:35AM TTH 5210 Marsden,William 15 35*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 9/3/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. Class meetings will be scheduled 50% or more online. Face-to-face meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
Total Courses: 12 Total Sections: 28
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