CHILD DEVELOPMENT CD V01 - INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - 1 Unit Hours: 1 lecture weekly This course focuses on the array of career options available to the child development major. General theories of career development, sources of career information, the Child Development Permit Matrix, and exploration of careers including teaching, counseling, working with children and families, and related matters will be covered. Field trips may be required. CD V09 - FIELD WORK: CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1 Unit Corequisite: current negative TB test report; enrollment in one additional course in the discipline Hours: 3 laboratory weekly This course provides supervised laboratory and field experience for students interested in developing their skills of observation and working with children. Opportunities will be provided for students to work with various ages of children from infants through school- age in more than one type of setting. This course provides hours needed to meet the requirements of the California Child Development Permit. Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. CD V11 - LANGUAGE ARTS AND LITERACY EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - 1.5 Units Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current negative TB test report Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly This methods course includes advanced study of the academic areas of language arts and literacy as they are presented to young children. Specific areas covered include activities to develop oral language facility, writing (handwriting, spelling, functional and creative writing) and listening. Also, specific techniques dealing with diagnosis of language development will be addressed. Developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, materials and equipment are reviewed. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 11. CD V13 - SOCIAL STUDIES EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - 1.5 Units Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current negative TB test report Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly This course includes advanced study of the major streams of curricular theory as they relate to the inquiry skills area of social studies as it is presented to young children. Emphasis is upon the application of theory, assessment, and curricular design, especially through the use of developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, materials, and equipment. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 13. CD V14 - CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - 1.5 Units Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current negative TB test report Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly This course includes advanced study of the major streams of curricular theory as they relate to the skill area of the creative arts as they are presented to young children. Emphasis is upon the application of theory, assessment and curricular design, especially through the use of developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, materials and equipment. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 14. CD V16 - BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1.5 Units Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current negative TB test report Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly This course is a study of developmentally-appropriate child guidance theories and methods, particularly in relation to behavior management and classroom management. Emphasis is upon proactive, preventive techniques based upon current child development theory. The effects of behavior management and classroom management upon the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of the child is addressed. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 16. CD V17 - FAMILY AND PARENTING INVOLVEMENT IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1.5 Units Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current negative TB test report Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly This course is an advanced study of the nature of the relationships between children, parents, and teachers of young children. Theories, models and strategies for positive communication and cooperation with the goal of enhancing a child's development in the environments of home and school are addressed. Emphasis is placed upon planning programs which reflect mutual understanding of the roles of families and schools and the development of supportive networks. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 17. CD V18 - SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN - 1.5 Units Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current negative TB test report Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly This course is a study of developmentally-appropriate programs and services for special needs children. Emphasis is upon early identification, assessment, and intervention, especially in terms of the developmental, social, educational, and legal needs of children at risk. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 18. CD V19 - MATH AND SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD - 3 Units Corequisite: current negative TB test report Recommended preparation: CD V62 Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course includes a study of the major developmental theories as they relate to the inquiry skills of math and science as they are presented to young children. Emphasis is on the application of theory, curriculum design, and assessment, especially through the use of developmentally appropriate learning activities, teaching techniques and materials. Field trips may be required. Formerly CD V12 & CD V15. Transfer credit: CSU. Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -125 CD V24 - CHILD NUTRITION, HEALTH AND SAFETY - 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly A study of the principles of child nutrition, first aid, health and safety, including techniques for teaching concepts of health and safety to children and adults. Students will receive Red Cross certification in basic and infant first aid. Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 24. Transfer credit: CSU. CD V26 - PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN - 3 Units Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current negative TB test report Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is an introduction to the development of programs for out-of-school care of school age children with a focus on the characteristics of quality care. Methods of fostering emotional, intellectual, physical and social development will be explored. Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 26. CD V28 - DEVELOPMENTAL CURRICULUM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS - 3 Units Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current negative TB test report Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course presents an advanced study of the developmental curriculum for infants and toddlers. Curriculum, teaching methods and materials to provide a rich environment to foster age- appropriate development will be studied. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 28. Transfer credit: CSU. CD V29 - ADULT SUPERVISION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - 2 Units Prerequisite: CD V64 Hours: 2 lecture weekly This course is a study of the methods and principles of supervising student teachers, assistant teachers, parents and volunteers in early childhood education/child development classrooms. Emphasis is on the role of classroom teachers who function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 29. CD V30 - THE PROCESS OF PARENTING - .5 Unit Hours: .5 lecture weekly This course is designed to provide parents with skills, resources and support for effective parent-child interaction with a limited time commitment. Emphasis is placed upon helping parents understand and relate appropriately to children at different ages and stages, with particular attention provided to the unique and specific parenting concerns raised by students enrolled in the course. Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. CD V31 - PARENTING THE INFANT AND TODDLER - .5 Unit Hours: .5 lecture weekly This course is designed to provide parents of infants and toddlers with skills, resources, and support for effective parent- child interaction. Emphasis is placed upon helping parents understand and relate appropriately to children between the ages of birth and three, with particular attention provided to the unique and specific parenting concerns raised by students enrolled in the course. Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. CD V32 - PARENTING THE PRESCHOOLER - .5 Unit Hours: .5 lecture weekly This course is designed to provide parents of preschoolers with skills, resources, and support for effective parent-child interaction. Emphasis is placed upon helping parents understand and relate appropriately to children between the ages of three and six, with particular attention provided to the unique and specific parenting concerns raised by students enrolled in the course. Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. CD V38 - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course covers the problems of establishing and operating a small business. The opportunities for small business and the requirements for success are also discussed. Field trips may be required. Same as BUS V38. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor. CD V40 - DISABILITIES AWARENESS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units Recommended preparation: HEC V23 Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course will survey the causes and consequences of the classes of disabilities protected by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and will focus on relevant legal concepts, available special educational resources and means to compensate for disabilities. Among the disabilities covered are learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional and behavioral disorders, communication disorders, and hearing, visual and physical impairments. Formerly CD 40. CD V42 - EFFECTS OF ABUSE IN YOUNG CHILDREN - 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course will cover physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect and the effects on young children and the family. Substance exposure and effects will also be covered as they relate to child, growth and development. Opportunity will be provided to develop skills and materials for use with young children and families. Field trips may be required. CD V60A-Z - TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - .5-3 Units Prerequisite: varies with topic Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula This course considers topics not covered in similar detail by other child development offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from time to time include: self-esteem, discipline, children’s play, kindergarten readiness, and reading readiness. Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 60A-Z. CD V60D - ENVIRONMENTS FOR EMERGING LITERACY - .5 Unit Hours: .5 lecture weekly This course includes the basic theories of language development and literacy, and the application of these theories to curriculum development for programs for young children. Developmentally- appropriate experiences, learning activities, and materials are reviewed. Formerly CD 60D. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit. 126 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 CD V60E - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: UNIT-BASED INSTRUCTION - .5 Unit Hours: .5 lecture weekly This course includes an overview of the theories, principles and practices of curriculum design for programs for young children. The processes of planning, implementation, parent and family involvement components, and individualized instruction are addressed. Full curriculum integration techniques will be employed. Formerly CD 60E. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit. CD V60F - DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE PRACTICE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - .5 Unit Hours: .5 lecture weekly This course includes the basic theories which are the foundation for curricula characterized as developmentally-appropriate. Practices also recognized as developmentally-appropriate for young children from infancy through the primary are addressed. Formerly CD 60F. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit. CD V61 - CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY - 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is the study of interaction and interdependency between home, family, school system, and community. Patterns of child rearing in contemporary society are discussed, as well as interactions of family, culture, and community. There is exploration of individual and social resources for family health and welfare, as well as methods of advocating for children through the legislative process. Evaluation of the influences of the broader community on families, including mass media, are covered. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 61. Transfer credit: CSU. CD V62 - INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA - 3 Units Prerequisite: current negative TB test report Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is an introduction to the educational needs of young children and includes a beginning study of methods for fostering creative, emotional, language and cognition, physical and social development. Course activities include observations of a variety of types of preschools and day care centers in the community. Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 62. Transfer credit: CSU. CD V64 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 4 Units Prerequisite: 6 units from CD V11, V12, V13, V14, V15; current negative TB test report Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly This course provides extended supervised experience in planning and implementing a developmental curriculum in programs for young children. Emphasis is upon development and mastery of desired teacher behaviors and competencies. Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly CD 64. Transfer credit: CSU. CD V65 - ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - 3 Units Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current negative TB test report Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course presents and assesses the principles and practices of child development administration. The areas covered include: program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, personnel, policies and practices, records, statistics, reporting, and relationships with community resources, regulatory agencies and parents. Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 65. Transfer credit: CSU. CD V88 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units Prerequisite: varies with topic Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula. Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are not met by present course offerings. Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CD V89. CD V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1-6 Units Prerequisite: varies with topic Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula This course offers specialized study opportunities for students with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly CD 90. Transfer credit: CSU. CD V95 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in one course in the discipline Hours: 60 per unit This child development internship course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal. Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor. CD V96 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in one course in the discipline Hours: 75 per unit This child development internship course offers students who are employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal. Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor. Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -127