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.

• 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)

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 LeeAnn Emanuel or Janet Weber at Middlefield Campus at (650) 949-6959 for an appointment or try Foothill Online Counseling to get fast information anytime


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

Child Development Spring 2012

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 relevant/anti-bias education.
Four hours lecture.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESLL 26.
40152	√ CHLD-011.-01	LEC	06:00 PM-09:50 PM	T	DAHA, MARYAM	MC J2
CHLD 53NC		SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS				3 Units
Strategies to work effectively with all children in early childhood programs. Focus on infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities, developmental delays or special health care needs. Best practices from early childhood education and early childhood special education/early intervention will be embedded throughout. Making adaptations, modifications and accommodations in the environment, with materials and to teaching strategies, for individual children in group settings. Working in collaboration with additional support professionals, community resources, IFSP and IEP teams and family members.
Three hours leture.
40153	√ CHLD-53NC-01	LEC	06:30 PM-09:20 PM	W	CARDUCCI, CHRISTINE	MC J6
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.
40155	CHLD-055.-01	LEC	08:00 AM-09:50 AM	MW	CARDUCCI, CHRISTINE	3204
		LAB	TBA	TBA	CARDUCCI, CHRISTINE	TBA
40156	√ CHLD-055.-02	LEC	06:00 PM-09:50 PM	M	MAYEKAWA, GAYLE	MC J6
	√	LAB	TBA	TBA	MAYEKAWA, GAYLE	MC
41583	• CHLD-055.-03W	LEC	TBA	TBA	SMITH, SHEILA	ONLINE
	•	LAB	TBA	TBA	SMITH, SHEILA	ONLINE
CHLD-055.-03W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin.
CHLD 56N		PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN				4 Units
An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to early childhood programs and environments. Emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development of the child.
Four hours lecture.
40158	√ CHLD-056N-01	LEC	06:00 PM-09:50 PM	T	THOMAS, JEANNE	MC J7
40159	√ CHLD-056N-02	LEC	01:30 PM-05:20 PM	W	THOMAS, JEANNE	MC J7
CHLD 73		MUSIC & MOVEMENT IN THE EARLY YEARS				3 Units
Music and movement activities and experiences that facilitate non-musician 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.
Three hours lecture.
41588	√ CHLD-073.-01	LEC	06:30 PM-09:20 PM	M	BROWNING, MARIAN	MC J2
CHLD 74		SCIENCE & NATURE				1 Unit
Developing science experiences for children. Activities involving plants, animals, and the physical properties of the environment. Emphasis on making science part of the everyday experience in early childhood program curriculum.
One hour lecture.
41589	√ CHLD-074.-01	LEC	09:00 AM-03:00 PM	S	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	MC J2
CHLD-074.-01: Class meets two Saturdays: 5/5 and 5/12, from 9:00a to 3:00p.
CHLD 86A		MENTORING THE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL				4 Units
Prepares the student for the role of mentoring student teachers, assistant teachers, parents, and volunteers in early care and education settings. Emphasis on the role of teachers supervising other adults while simultaneously addressing the classroom needs of the early care and education program. Development of the mentor in supporting the professional growth of the teaching adult. Fulfills the Child Development permit adult supervision course requirement.
Four hours lecture.
Advisory: CHLD 1, 88; a minimum of one other three-unit course in Child Development.
41586	√ CHLD-086A-01	LEC	06:00 PM-09:50 PM	F	THOMAS, JEANNE	MC J7
	√	LEC	09:00 AM-05:00 PM	S	THOMAS, JEANNE	MC J7
CHLD-086A-01: this class meets on 4 weekends: 4/13-14, 4/27-28, 5/18-19, and 6/8-9, 2012; Fridays from 6:00p to 9:50p and Saturdays from 9:00a to 5:00p."
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.
Advisory: CHLD 1, 88 and a minimum of three units in Child Development courses.
40235	√ CHLD-086B-01	LEC	06:30 PM-08:20 PM	M	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	MC P3
	√	LAB	TBA	TBA	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	MC
CHLD-086B-01: In addition to class meetings, students required to spend 10 hours per week in a child care center.
CHLD 88		CHILD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY				4 Units
An examination of the developing child in a societal context focusing on interrelationship of family, school, and community and emphasizes historical and sociocultural factors.
Four hours lecture.
40162	√ CHLD-088.-01	LEC	06:00 PM-09:50 PM	Th	KERBEY, NICOLE	MC J7
40301	• CHLD-088.-02W	LEC	TBA	TBA	STAFF, M	ONLINE
CHLD-088.-02W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin.
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 positive guidance strategies to meet the needs of each individual child.
Two hour lecture.
40176	√ CHLD-088B-01	LEC	04:30 PM-06:20 PM	W	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	MC J6
41587	√ CHLD-088B-02	LEC	06:30 PM-08:20 PM	Th	MCKEITHAN, SANDRA	MC J6
CHLD 91		ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION: ADULT SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP				4 Units
Methods and principles of supervising adults in early care and education programs. Study of the supervisory process, professional conduct, communication, assessment, organizational climate, leadership styles, ethics and career development. Fulfills requirement of CA Child Development Permit Matrix and Mentor Teacher course.
Four hours lecture.
Advisory: Completion of 9 units of child development courses.
40177	√ CHLD-091.-01	LEC	06:00 PM-09:40 PM	W	THOMAS, JEANNE	MC J7
CHLD 95		HEALTH, SAFETY & NUTRITION IN CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS				3 Units
For child care providers engaged in-home or classroom care of young children. Topics include how to improve health and safety procedures, signs and symptoms of infectious diseases, knowledge of sanitary food handling, child nutrition and physical fitness, signs and symptoms of child abuse, and emergency preparedness and evacuation. Student earns a first aid with CPR training certificate. Course meets Title 22, Section 101215.1 California State Licensing requirement.
Three hours lecture.
40178	√ CHLD-095.-01	LEC	06:30 PM-09:20 PM	T	BROWNING, MARIAN	MC J2
CHLD-095.-01: Class will meet ten Mondays. It will not meet 5/30 or 6/13, 2011. Instead, class will meet on Saturday, 4/30 from 8:00a - 5:00p for CPR/First Aid Training. This training is mandatory whether or not you have a current CPR/First Aid card.

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