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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 Achievement (24 units)
- Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement (25 units)
- School Age Child Care Certificate of Achievement (25 units)
- Inclusion and Children with Special Needs Certificate of Achievement (24 units)
- Child Development Teacher Certificate of Proficiency (64 units)
- Program Supervision and Mentoring Certificate (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
Congratulations to Foothill Child Development Graduates!
We are proud of your accomplishments
 | Alexandra Kircher | Summer 2007 |
| Hitomi Tsurugiya |
Summer 2007 |
| Sandra Groenke |
Fall 2007 |
| Aini Tjandera Vierra |
Winter 2008 |
| Lorena Lovrin |
Spring 2008 |
| Alicia Prioste |
Spring 2008 |
Fall 2008 Classes at Middlefield Campus
School-Age Child: Behavior & Development
Mondays, 6:30pm to 9:20pm, Starting Sept. 22
Instructor: Maryam Daha
Register for CHLD05001 (3 units)
Supporting Children with Special Needs in Children's Programs
Wednesdays, 6:30pm to 9:10pm, Starting Sept. 24
Instructor: Christine Carducci
Register for CHLD53NC01 (3 units)
Child Growth & Development
Mondays, 6:00pm to 9:40pm, Starting Sept. 22
Instructor: Gayle Mayekawa
Register for CHLD05502 (5 units)
Introduction to Child Development
Saturdays, 8:00am to 11:40am, Starting Sept. 27
Instructor: Claire Koukoutsakis
Register for CHLD056N01 (4 units)
Literacy & Literature in Preschool Education
Thursdays, 6:30pm to 9:20pm, Starting Sept. 25
Instructor: Ruth Jones
Register for CHLD08501 (3 units)
Practicum Student Teaching in Early Childhood Program
Wednesdays, 4:30pm to 6:20pm, Starting Sept. 24
Instructor: Claire Koukoutsakis*
Register for CHLD086B01 (5 units)
*Students interested in taking this course are required to contact instructor via email at jkouk@aol.com to receive permission prior to registering.
Child, Family & Community
Tuesdays 6:00pm to 9:40pm, Starting Sept. 23
Instructor: Jeanne Thomas
Register for CHLD08802 (4 units)
Positive Behavior Management
Mondays, 10:00am to 11:50am, Starting Sept. 22
Instructor: Christine Carducci
Register for CHLD088B01 (2 units)
Curriculum for the Preschool Classroom
Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9:20pm, Starting Sept. 23
Instructor: Marian Browning
Register for CHLD08901 (3 units)
Administration & Supervision: Program Operation
Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 9:40pm, Starting Sept. 24
Instructor: Jeanne Thomas
Register for CHLD090C01 (4 units)
Health, Safety & Nutrition in Children's Programs
Mondays, 4:30pm to 7:10pm, Starting Sept. 22
Instructor: Marian Browning
Register for CHLD09501 (3 units)
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