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

The Child Development Program is a vocational training program which prepares students for future work as early childhood educators in diverse early childhood settings. The coursework and certificates meet entry level professional requirements for early childhood programs.

The Foothill College Department of Child Development holds the majority of its 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.

• Certificate of Achievement: Child Development Teacher: (71 units)
• Certificate of Achievement in Program Supervision and Mentoring (83 units)
• School Age Child Care Certificate of Specialization (23 units)
• Infant Toddler Development Certificate of Specialization (23 units)
• Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement (24 units)
• Inclusion and Children with Special Needs Certificate of Specialization (24 units)

A student earning an Associate in Arts degree in Child Development may be able to apply some child development units toward the lower division major preparation requirement at a 4 year college or university in disciplines such as child development, human development, child psychology, social work, and K-12 education. Students planning to transfer should see a counselor to determine transfer requirements for specific 4 year colleges or universities.

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 Summer 2013

CHLD 1		CHILD DEVELOPMENT: PRENATAL TO EARLY CHILDHOOD				4 Units
Development of the child from prenatal life through early childhood. In-depth study of the physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development of children using observation to connect theory to practice.
4 hours lecture.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in CHLD 55.
10873	CHLD-001.-01	LEC	08:00 AM-09:50 AM	MTWTh	DAVE, BHARTI	3301
CHLD-001.-01: Previously CHLD-55.
10876	√ CHLD-001.-02	LEC	06:00 PM-09:50 PM	MW	CARDUCCI, CHRISTINE	MC J6
CHLD-001.-02: Previously CHLD-55.
10886	• CHLD-001.-03W	LEC	TBA	TBA	SMITH, SHEILA	ONLINE
CHLD-001.-03W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin. Previously CHLD-55.
CHLD 2		CHILD DEVELOPMENT: MIDDLE CHILDHOOD TO ADOLESCENCE				4 Units
Development of the child from middle childhood through adolescence. In-depth study of the physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development of children using observation to connect theory to practice.
4 hours lecture.
10887	• CHLD-002.-02W	LEC	TBA	TBA	SMITH, SHEILA	ONLINE
CHLD-002.-02W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin. Previously CHLD-55.
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.
4 hours lecture.
10274	√ CHLD-056N-01	LEC	06:00 PM-09:40 PM	MW	PEREZ HERNANDEZ, JENNIFER	MC J7
11086	√ CHLD-056N-02	LEC	TBA	TBA	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	STK
CHLD-056N-02: This course is offered at off-campus locations and is available through a separate program application. For application information contact Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Duran at 650-949-6973.
11072	√ CHLD-056N-03	LEC	TBA	TBA	MARSHALL, JAMES	CCOC
CHLD-056N-03: This course if offered at the Central County Occupation Center in San Jose and is available through a separate program application. For application information contact Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Duran at 650-949-6973.
CHLD 71		PLANNING CREATIVE ART ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN				1 Unit
Introduction to a variety of creative art activities for the young child. Exploration of a variety of tactile arts including paint, chalk, play dough, collage and crayons. Emphasis on developmentally appropriate curriculum development that encourages children's imagination, creative thinking and self-expression.
1 hour lecture.
11084	√ CHLD-071.-01	LEC	TBA	TBA	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	STK
CHLD-071.-01: This course is offered at off-campus locations and is available through a separate program application. For application information contact Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Duran at 650-949-6973.
11071	√ CHLD-071.-02	LEC	TBA	TBA	MARSHALL, JAMES	CCOC
CHLD-071.-02: This course if offered at the Central County Occupation Center in San Jose and is available through a separate program application. For application information contact Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Duran at 650-949-6973.
CHLD 85		LITERACY & LITERATURE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION				3 Units
Introduction to literature for children from birth through age 8. Emphasis on selection, evaluation and classroom use of literature to support literacy in children. The development of experiences and activities for young children which promote oral and written language abilities will also be discussed.
3 hours lecture.
10276	√ CHLD-085.-01	LEC	06:00 PM-08:50 PM	TTh	CHANG, CHIH	MC J7
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.
4 hours lecture.
10151	√ CHLD-088.-01	LEC	06:00 PM-09:40 PM	TTh	CARDUCCI, CHRISTINE	MC J6
10206	• CHLD-088.-02W	LEC	TBA	TBA	EBESUGAWA, MARTINA	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.
11087	√ CHLD-088.-03	LEC	TBA	TBA	GIOTTA, DENISE	STK
CHLD-088.-03: This course is offered at off-campus locations and is available through a separate program application. For application information contact Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Duran at 650-949-6973.
11061	√ CHLD-088.-04	LEC	TBA	TBA	LEE, DIANE	CCOC
CHLD-088.-04: This course if offered at the Central County Occupation Center in San Jose and is available through a separate program application. For application information contact Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Duran at 650-949-6973.
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.
2 hours lecture.
10878	√ CHLD-088B-01	LEC	09:30 AM-05:30 PM	S	PEREZ HERNANDEZ, JENNIFER	MC J2
CHLD-088B-01: class meets the following three Saturdays from 9:30a to 5:30p: July 6, 13 and 20, 2013.
11085	√ CHLD-088B-02	LEC	TBA	TBA	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	STK
CHLD-088B-02: This course is offered at off-campus locations and is available through a separate program application. For application information contact Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Duran at 650-949-6973.
11060	√ CHLD-088B-03	LEC	TBA	TBA	PEREZ HERNANDEZ, JENNIFER	CCOC
CHLD-088B-03: This course if offered at the Central County Occupation Center in San Jose and is available through a separate program application. For application information contact Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Duran at 650-949-6973.
CHLD 89		CURRICULUM FOR EARLY CARE & EDUCATION PROGRAMS				3 Units
An overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to six years. The course will include the essential elements of developing a curriculum framework emphasizing the roles of both the child and adult.
3 hours lecture.
Advisory: CHLD 1 or 2.
10207	√ CHLD-089.-01	LEC	06:30 PM-09:20 PM	MW	DAVE, BHARTI	MC J2

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