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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009
Child Development 48 ............................................................................ 3 or CHILD DEVELOPMENT 10
Child Health
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Total Units ............................................................................................. 15
Co-requisite: English 21 or equivalent.
Study of the interrelationship of health, safety and nutrition and the impact
COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DESCRIPTIONS
on children’s growth and development. Students learn how to implement a
comprehensive nutritional program, use universal health precautions and
implement emergency procedures.
NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class
schedule for current class offerings.
PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a satisfactory
grade or equivalent to receive a certificate.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1
Child Growth and Development
3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)
Co-requisite: English 21 or equivalent.
Advisory: Lab Learning Skills 3 E Child Development Vocabulary (1 unit).
An introductory Child Development course covering the theoretical concepts
of human development, focusing on growth and development from conception
through adolescence. The physical, cognitive and psychosocial domains
of development and the ways in which nature and environment influence
growth, will be studied within a cultural and family context. Students
identify strategies that facilitate development and promote healthy child
development.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2
Early Childhood Principles and Practices
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Co-requisite: English 28/31 or equivalent, and Child Development 1. Verification
of annual Mantoux test (or chest x-ray) is required.
A survey course which compares and analyzes historical as well as current
models of early childhood programs. Principles of developmentally appropriate
practices and learning environments will be discussed. Early childhood
strategies that support physical, social, and cognitive development and that
led to desired learning outcomes will be identified. Professional development
and career paths based upon CA Child Developmental Permit Matrix will be
discussed.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3
CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN I
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Child Development 2 or equivalent.
Students develop and implement creative curriculum for young children. Activities
include: sensory, motor, manipulative, art, music, movement, and dramatic
play experiences. Emphasis is on environments that promote creativity
and the role of the teacher. Enrollment recommended in CD 84 OR 85: Child
Development Labs one hour TBA a week to develop activities and lessons.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 4
Creative Experiences for Children II
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Child Development 2 or equivalent.
Implementation and evaluation of curriculum in the areas of language arts,
natural and physical sciences, mathematics, and the social sciences. Emphasis
of discussion is on creating an environment to support a balance
of child initiated and teacher initiated experiences. Enrollment recommended
in CD 84 or 85: Child Development Labs, one hour TBA a week to develop
activities and lessons.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 11
Home, School and Community Relations
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Co-requisites: English 21 or equivalent.
This course is designed to study the interaction of the family, school and
community and its’ affects on the child. Some topics covered are: social
influences on parenting styles, communication, child-rearing and the relationships
between the child, family and the school is studied.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 22
Practicum in Child Development I
4 UNITS - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Child Development 3 and 4 or equivalent. Verification of current
l Mantoux test (or chest x-ray) is required.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 ½ hours per week.
Note: To be eligible for field placement, students must be available two days
a week, either from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, or 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, on a
Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday, or a Wednesday/Friday.
Students are assigned to a child development center under supervision of a
college instructor to reinforce theory and to develop teaching techniques by
working with children and staff.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 23
Practicum in Child Development II
4 UNITS - (CSU)
Prerequisite: Child Development 22 or equivalent. Verification of current
Mantoux test ( or chest x-ray) is required.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 ½ hours per week.
Note: To be eligible for field placement, students must be available two days
a week, either from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, or 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, on a
Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday, or a Wednesday/Friday.
An advanced practicum experience. Students assigned to directed practicum
teaching in a child development center, supplemented by the college instructor.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 30
Infant and Toddler Studies I
3 UNITS - (CSU)
Co-requisite: English 21 or equivalent.
May be offered in alternate semesters. A study of infant/toddler development
from birth through toddlerhood. The birth process, attachment, temperament
and development: physically, cognitively, and socially/emotionally
will be included. Responsive parenting/care-giving and culturally sensitive
environments that support development will be covered.
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