Department of Child Development

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The Child Development program is designed to deepen understanding of children, their families and developmentally appropriate practices, while preparing students for careers in teaching and education. The program offers a strong foundation in child development that allows students to take classroom and lab learning into their workplace to enhance children's learning environments.

The Foothill College Department of Child Development holds the majority of their courses at the Middlefield Campus of Foothill College, and schedules many classes at times convenient for working adults. You have the opportunity to enroll in classes, receive stipends for completions of specified coursework, get reimbursed for class fees and earn an Associate of Arts Degree or transfer to a 4-year university to continue your studies.

Certificates

• Infant Toddler Development Certificate of Specialization (24 units)
• Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement (25 units)
• School Age Child Care Certificate of Specialization (25 units)
• Inclusion and Children with Special Needs Certificate of Specialization (24 units)
• Child Development Teacher Certificate of Achievement (64 units)
• Program Supervision and Mentoring Certificate of Achievement (80 units)

Degrees

The Associate in Art degree in Child Development also allows the student to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue further studies such fields as child development, human development, child psychology, social work, and education. (90 units)

Academic and career counseling is available for all students interested in participating in the Child Development program. Contact Andy Lee at Middlefield Campus at (650) 949-6950 for an appointment or try Foothill Online Counseling to get fast information anytime

Tutoring for Child Development students is also available at Middlefield Campus.

Foothill College is on a quarter system and you can start the program any quarter. You can apply, register and view the class schedule online

Child Development Winter 2010

CHLD 11		AFFIRMING DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION				4 Units
Analysis of gender, race, culture, abilities/disabilities and social class from the child development perspective with emphasis on theory and research. Provides a conceptual framework for children's cognitive, social and emotional responses to diversity. Serves as a basis to develop a rationale for a culturally responsive/anti-bias education.
Four hours lecture.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESL 26 recommended.
0645	CHLD-011.-01	LEC	10:00AM-11:50	TTh	DAHA	3204
CHLD 50A		INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENT				3 Units
Human growth and development from birth to age three years; discussion of concepts, characteristics, stages, and timing of physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and language development. Investigation of developmental norms, recognition of individual differences, child theory in action, and guides for working and living with children.
Three hours lecture.
2082	√ CHLD-050A-01	LEC	6:00PM- 8:40	M	CARDUCCI	MC J7
CHLD 55		CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT				5 Units
Development of the child from prenatal life through adolescence. In-depth study of the physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development of children from infancy through adolescence. Observation of children required.
Four hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
0646	√ CHLD-055.-01	LEC	6:00PM- 9:40	T	MCKEITHAN	MC J7
	√	LEC	TBA	TBA	MCKEITHAN	MC
0647	CHLD-055.-02	LEC	10:00AM-11:50	MW	CARDUCCI	3203
		LEC	TBA	TBA	CARDUCCI	TBA
CHLD 56N		INTRODUCTION TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT				4 Units
Introduction to the field of child development. Curriculum planning and supervisory activities for children in early childhood programs. Focus on developmental issues in the teaching-learning environment, including guidelines for interaction and teaching techniques.
Four hours lecture.
0649	√ CHLD-056N-02	LEC	6:00PM- 9:40	Th	THOMAS	MC J2
CHLD 59		WORKING WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN: PRINCIPLES & PRACTICUM				3 Units
Review of developmental characteristics of children ages five to twelve years. Role of adult in high quality child care and behavior management. Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum. Creating environment-program standards and criteria for evaluation. Specifically designed for those who work or desire to work with school-age children in a variety of after-school, recreation and summer day camps.
Three hours lecture.
0650	√ CHLD-059.-01	LEC	6:30PM- 9:20	Th	BROWNING	MC J7
CHLD 73		MUSIC & MOVEMENT IN THE EARLY YEARS				3 Units
Music and movement activities and experiences that facilitate non-muscian teachers to express ideas and implement expanded curriculum ideas for infants/toddlers, preschoolers and school aged children. Elements of presentation and basic concepts of teaching music and movement to promote the growth and development of the young children.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
0652	√ CHLD-073.-01	LEC	9:00AM- 2:50	S	BROWNING	MC J2
	√	LAB	TBA	TBA	BROWNING	MC J2
CHLD-073.-01: Class meets the following six Saturdays: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 and 2/20, 2010.
CHLD 82		PLANNING CREATIVE DRAMATICS				1 Unit
An introduction to creative dramatics for the child; dramatic play, puppetry, role playing, acting out stories; how to implement creative dramatics. The emergence of creativity, imagining, and empathizing with others. Techniques for promoting children's sensitivity to, and use of, various dramatic art forms. The role of the parent and teacher in facilitating children's explorations.
One hour lecture.
0654	√ CHLD-082.-01	LEC	9:00AM- 2:50	S	KOUKOUTSAK	MC J2
CHLD-082.-01: Class meets two Saturdays: 3/13 and 3/20, 2010.
CHLD 86A		MENTORING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS				4 Units
Focus on preparing teachers for the role of mentoring student teachers, assistant teachers, parents, and volunteers in early childhood settings. Emphasis is on the role of teachers supervising other adults while simultaneously addressing the classroom needs of the children and parents in the program. Development will focus on the professional self, portfolio development, documentation of the teachersí work with children.
Four hours lecture
Advisories: CHLD 55, 88 and a minimum of three quarter units in Child Development courses.
2013	√ CHLD-086A-01	LEC	6:00PM- 9:40	T	THOMAS	MC J2
CHLD 86B		PRACTICUM STUDENT TEACHING IN AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM				5 Units
Focus on students preparing to work in an early childhood program. Integrating and applying knowledge and understanding of the process of child growth and development to group settings with young children. Incorporates the role of the teacher as it relates to observing, interacting, with children and families, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, and participating in staff meetings.
Two hours lecture, ten hours laboratory.
Advisories: CHLD 55, 88 and a minimum of three quarter units in Child Development courses.
0655	√ CHLD-086B-01	LEC	6:30PM- 8:20	W	KOUKOUTSAK	MC J7
CHLD 88		CHILD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY				4 Units
Child's relationship to the family and community. Interaction of family members and the community as they cope with problems that affect the child. How family life practices and attitudes differ among cultures. Major child development theories and how they relate to cross-cultural perspectives of the child in society.
Four hours lecture.
0656	CHLD-088.-01	LEC	1:00PM- 2:50	TTh	THOMAS	3203
0657	√ CHLD-088.-02	LEC	6:00PM- 9:40	M	MAYEKAWA	MC J2
CHLD 88B		POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT				2 Units
Introduction to a range of positive guidance techniques that can be used with infants, toddlers, pre-school, and school-aged children. Emphasis on selection of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of each individual child.
Two hour lecture.
0658	√ CHLD-088B-01	LEC	4:30PM- 6:20	W	KOUKOUTSAK	MC J7
CHLD 90B		ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION: DESIGNING & STARTING CHILD CARE FACILITIES				4 Units
Components of a quality child care center including types of programs, facility design and set up, licensing regulations, budgeting processes, personnel and policy procedures, food, health and safety issues, and working with advisory boards.
Four hours lecture.
Advisory: Completion of 9 units of child development courses.
0659	√ CHLD-090B-01	LEC	6:00PM- 9:40	W	THOMAS	MC J2

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