Child Development

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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
79658 CD 170 676 06:00PM-09:05PM TTH 7201A Johnson,Nancy 8 40*
HYBRID/HIGHER ED CENTER - EVENING 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 schedule 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
79668 CD 170L 676 05:00PM-05:50PM T 7201A Johnson,Nancy 8 25*
HYBRID/HIGHER ED CENTER - EVENING 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
79669 CD 170L 677 05:00PM-05:50PM T 7201A Davis,Layla 8 25*
HYBRID/HIGHER ED CENTER - EVENING 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 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
79677 CD 180 76 06:00PM-09:20PM TTH 7201A Sherman,Lola 8 32*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 10/21/2013 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
79680 CD 181 76 06:00PM-09:30PM MW 7201A Aliaga,Yolanda 8 40*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 10/21/2013 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
79694 CD 284 676 06:00PM-09:05PM MW 7201A Marcelino,Jaime 8 32*
HYBRID/HIGHER ED CENTER - EVENING 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
Total Courses: 5 Total Sections: 6
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On-campus meetings and participation are required.

In addition to face-to-face meetings, hybrid courses entail online assignments and activities, typically conducted through Blackboard, such as discussion board posts, quizzes, WebQuests and more.
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Honors courses provide enhanced admission opportunities, increased scholarship opportunities and special recognition on transcripts.

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