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 Summer 2012

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.
10427	CHLD-055.-01Y	LEC	08:00 AM-09:50 AM	MTWTh	MCKEITHAN, SANDRA	3201
		LAB	TBA	TBA	MCKEITHAN, SANDRA	TBA
10658	• CHLD-055.-02W	LEC	TBA	TBA	SMITH, SHEILA	ONLINE
	•	LAB	TBA	TBA	SMITH, SHEILA	ONLINE
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.
10659	√ CHLD-056N-01	LEC	06:00 PM-09:40 PM	TTh	MAYEKAWA, GAYLE	MC J6
10859	√ CHLD-056N-02	LEC	08:00 AM-12:00 PM	MWF	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	CCOC
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.
One hour lecture.
10862	√ CHLD-071.-01	LEC	01:00 PM-03:00 PM	MTWThF	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	CCOC
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.
Three hours lecture.
10661	√ CHLD-085.-01	LEC	06:00 PM-08:50 PM	MW	MCKEITHAN, SANDRA	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.
Four hours lecture.
10245	√ CHLD-088.-01	LEC	06:00 PM-09:40 PM	MW	CARDUCCI, CHRISTINE	MC J6
10863	√ CHLD-088.-02	LEC	08:00 AM-03:00 PM	MTWThF	CARDUCCI, CHRISTINE	CCOC
10428	• CHLD-088.-02W	LEC	TBA	TBA	SMITH, SHEILA	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.
10861	√ CHLD-088B-02	LEC	01:00 PM-03:00 PM	MTWThF	KOUKOUTSAKIS, CLAIRE	CCOC
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.
Three hours lecture.
Advisory: CHLD 55.
10429	√ CHLD-089.-01	LEC	06:30 PM-09:20 PM	TTh	BROWNING, MARIAN	MC J2
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.
10660	√ CHLD-095.-01	LEC	06:30 PM-09:20 PM	MW	BROWNING, MARIAN	MC J2

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