Department of Child Development
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
Fall 2009 Classes
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD (5-12): BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT- CHLD 50
Mondays, 6:30pm-9:20pm
Instructor: Maryam Daha
Register for CHLD-050-01 (3 units)
Middlefield Campus, J7
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - CHLD 55
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00am-9:50am
Instructor: Sandy McKeithan
Register for CHLD-055-01 (5 units)
Main Campus, 3203
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - CHLD 55
Mondays, 6:00pm-9:40pm
Instructor: Sandy McKeithan
Register for CHLD-055-02 (5 units)
Stratford School, Palo Alto
OBSERVATION TECHNIQUES - CHLD 56
Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:20pm
Instructor: Chris Carducci
Register for CHLD-056-01 (4 units)
Middlefield Campus, D5
INTRODUCTION TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT- CHLD 56N
Tuesdays, 6:00pm-9:40pm
Instructor: Jeanne Thomas
Register for CHLD-056N-01 (4 units)
Middlefield Campus, J2
INTRODUCTION TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT - CHLD 56N
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00pm-2:50pm
Instructor: Jeanne Thomas
Register for CHLD-056N-02 (4 units)
Main Campus, 3203
ARTISTIC & CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT - CHLD 63N
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:50pm
Instructor: Claire Koukoutsakis
Register for CHLD-063N-01 (3 units)
Middlefield Campus, J7
TOPICS/PROJECTS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - CHLD 68
Register for CHLD-068-01 (1 unit)
Students must contact Jeanne Thomas at thomasjeanne@foothill.edu for assignments.
Register for CHLD-068-02, 068-04, 068-05 (1 unit)
Class meets as part of the "Painting the Future" Conference on 10/24. Register for the conference at www.ticketweb.com/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=80162
Register for CHLD-068-03 (1 unit)
Class meets 10/10, 11/7, and 12/5 as part of Early Childhood Leaders RoundTable.
CARING FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS IN GROUPS - CHLD 79
Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:20pm
Instructor: Ruth Jones
Register for CHLD-079-01 (3 units)
Middlefield Campus, P3
PRACTICUM STUDENT TEACHING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - CHLD 86B
Saturdays, 9:00am-10:50am
Instructor: Claire Koukoutsakis
Register for CHLD-086B-01 (5 units)
Middlefield Campus, J2
CHILD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY - CHLD 88
Thursdays, 6:00pm-9:40pm
Instructor: Jeanne Thomas
Register for CHLD-088-01 (4 units)
Middlefield Campus, J2
ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION: PROGRAM OPERATION- CHLD 90C
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-9:40pm
Instructor: Jeanne Thomas
Register for CHLD-090C-01 (4 units)
Middlefield Campus, J2
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