Page 144 - 2018-2019 Catalog

Child Development and Family Studies

CDFS 038 Child Growth and Development 3.0 Units CDFS 052 Children with Special Needs 3.0 Units
Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001. Prerequisite: CDFS 038.
General Education: Option A: Area B2; Option B: Area 4G, Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard.
Area 4I; Option C: Area D7, Area D9, Area E Transferable to CSU
Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 48-54 lecture.
Hours: 48-54 lecture. An introductory study of children with special needs,
Examine the major physical, cognitive, and psychosocial including causes of disabilities, their incidence, care,
developmental milestones (typical and atypical) and management, and general remedial procedures. Emphasis
theories from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is on the child with disabilities in the home and
is placed on the interaction between maturational community settings.
processes and environmental factors. Current research
and methodologies are examined. Child observations and CDFS 053 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3.0 Units
analysis are included. Field trip may be required. Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001.
(C-ID CDEV 100) General Education: Option A: Area B2, Area E; Option C:
Area D3, Area D7; SCC Graduation Requirement
CDFS 040 Family Relationships 3.0 Units Transferable to CSU
Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001. Hours: 48-54 lecture.
General Education: Option A: Area B2; Option B: Area 4G; Examination of teaching young children in a diverse society
Option C: Area D7, Area E in an effort to support optimal identity development,
Transferable to UC/CSU competency, and inclusion. Theoretical and practical
Hours: 48-54 lecture. implications of oppression and privilege will be explored
A study of sociological and psychological factors as they apply to children, families, programs, classrooms,
influencing relationships, particularly dating, family, and and teaching. Various classroom strategies will
marital relationships, as well as alternative lifestyles emphasize culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-
in contemporary society, including factors that affect bias approaches. Course includes self-examination and
communication and interpersonal interactions reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes
within relationships. and bias, social and educational access, media, and
schooling. (C-ID ECE 230)
CDFS 050 Child, Family and Community 3.0 Units
Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001. CDFS 054 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3.0 Units
General Education: Option A: Area B2; Option C: Area D7; Course Advisory: CDFS 038 and CDFS 062; Eligibility
Option C: Area E for ENGL 001.
Transferable to CSU General Education: Option A: Area B2; Option C: Area E
Hours: 48-54 lecture. Transferable to CSU
An examination of the developing child in a societal Hours: 48-54 lecture.
context focusing on the interrelationships of family, Introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies
school and community, including historical and socio- and procedures and early childhood curriculum related
cultural influences. Socialization and identity development to child health safety and nutrition. The key components
are emphasized, as are teacher strategies for building that ensure physical health, mental health and safety
respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and for both children and staff will be identified along with
empower children and families. (C-ID CDEV 110) the importance of collaboration with families and health
professionals. Focus on integrating the concepts into
everyday planning and program development for all
children. This course is the same course as NUTR 054.
(C-ID ECE 220)

144