Child Development Course Offerings
Please see the section on “Course Description Symbols and Terms” in The University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology
and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All
courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise
stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many
syllabi are available on the Chico Web.
C D 050
Child Development 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in C D 051 for Child Development
majors and minors.
A study of the child: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development
from conception through adolescence. Studies biological and environmental
foundations and influences including cross-cultural issues. Scheduled observation
in the Child Development Laboratory is met through concurrent enrollment
in C D 051. CAN FCS 14.
C D 051
Observational Techniques 2.0 Fa/Spr
Includes acquisition and application of basic observation skills regarding
children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. (Required
for students enrolled in C D 050.) 1.0 hour discussion, 3.0 hours laboratory.
C D 052
Child Development 3.0 Fa/Spr
Designed for Nursing, Liberal Studies, Speech Pathology, and other non-Child-Development
majors, this course studies the child’s physical, cognitive, social and
emotional development from conception through adolescence. Studies biological
and environmental foundations and influences including cross-cultural issues.
Scheduled observations in the Child Development Laboratory included. This
is an approved General Education course.
C D 055
Marriage and Family Relationships 3.0 Fa/Spr
Introduction to marriage and family relationships, incorporating psychological,
physiological, and social aspects of close personal relationships. Topics
include dating, courtship, marriage, family life, dual career marriages,
single parenting, and other contemporary issues related to one’s life.
This is an approved General Education course. CAN FCS 12.
C D 089A
Introduction to Supervised Experience — 2.0 Fa/Spr
Children’s Center
Prerequisites: Registration limited to parents of children in AS Children’s
Center; faculty permission.
A directed on-floor experience with children. 4.0 hours activity. Credit/no
credit grading only.
C D 089B
Supervised Experience — Children’s Center 2.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Registration limited to parents of children in AS Children’s
Center; C D 089A; faculty permission.
An advanced on-floor experience with children. 4.0 hours activity. Credit/no
credit grading only.
C D 150
Prenatal-Infant Development 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: C D 050 or C D 052 or PSY 202.
Infant development and behavior as related to genetics, prenatal development,
prenatal influences, birth process, and postnatal development, with special
emphasis on sensory-perceptual, social-emotional, and cognitive developmental
processes. Directed observations.
C D 152
Developmentally Appropriate 3.0 Fa/Spr
Curriculum for Children: Theory to
Practice
Prerequisites: C D 050, C D 051.
Examination of anti-bias curriculum development, instructional techniques
and materials with relation to the developmental stages of young children.
Students in this class also work directly with young children in a community
program. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
C D 153
Methods of Inquiry in Child Development 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher;
General Education math course; C D 050, C D 051.
Students learn the fundamentals of scientific methodology, increase their
knowledge of qualitative research methods, and acquire quantitative skills
in measurement and statistical evaluation. These skills are applied through
reviewing, evaluating, and communicating research. Students also idenitfy
the major dimensions of research strategies used in child development and
related fields. 2.0 hours seminar, 2.0 hours activity. This is a writing
proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency
for majors.
C D 154
The School-Aged Child 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: C D 050 or C D 052 or PSY 202.
Study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of
development during the school-aged years (ages 5 through 12), as well as
contextual influences (e.g., family, school, peer group) on children’s
development. Particular attention is paid to the implications of developmental
patterns for those who work with school-aged children.
C D 162
Issues in Child Development 3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is designed for upper-division students who wish to develop
a broader and deeper understanding of contemporary controversial issues
in child development. Students will learn fundamentals of social, emotional,
and cognitive development from infancy through puberty, and will study
clashing theoretical explanations of these developments. Students will
apply their knowledge by preparing position papers and participating in
debates on a number of urgent issues children present to society. The course
takes a topical rather than “ages and stages” approach to development.
This is an approved General Education course.
C D 192
Child Development Practicum 4.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher;
C D 050, C D 051, C D 152, C D 153; NFSC 025 or HCSV 260; junior standing;
faculty permission.
This class gives the student a meaningful and worthwhile experience in
the actual development and operation of an early childhood program. Pre-and
post-practicum seminars concerning the day’s experiences contribute to
the students’ insight and understanding. Enrollment is limited. 2.0 hours
workshop, 9.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
This is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies
writing proficiency for majors.
C D 194B
Guided Observation: 1.0 Fa/Spr
Early Childhood Education
Prerequisites: faculty permission. Credit/no credit grading only.
C D 199
Special Problems 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered
as 199A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. You must register directly
with a supervising faculty member. Credit/no credit grading only.
C D 240
Issues in Assessment 3.0 Fa/Spr
for Children and Families
Prerequisites: C D 050, C D 051, and GE math.
This course provides an overview of child and family assessment. The course
offers the student both research-based theory and practical applications
in these areas. Students apply the knowledge gained during class sessions
and readings to relevant assigned projects and papers.
C D 251
Staff-Parent-Child Relations 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: C D 050, C D 051.
Study of interpersonal dynamics between parents and their children, parents-teachers,
teachers-children, and among staff in various types of early childhood
education programs. Includes participation in communication techniques,
observation of parent/teacher meetings, and discussion of how these possible
relationships influence children’s development and program functioning.
C D 254
Adolescent Development 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: C D 050 or C D 052 or PSY 202.
Study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of
adolescent development, as well as the influence of contextual factors
(e.g., family, schools, peer group, work, media). Topics include adolescent
sexuality, substance use, romantic relationships, crime/delinquency, and
parent-adolescent relationships.
C D 255
Seminar in Family Relations 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: C D 055; either C D 050 or C D 052.
Study of the interpersonal relationship between a couple and among family
members. Discussion will focus on development of interpersonal commitment,
mate selection, types of families (single-parent, dual-career, nuclear),
family crises, childrearing patterns, parents’ contribution to child development,
family finance, and other related topics.
C D 256
Administration of Child Development Programs 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: C D 050, C D 051.
Study of the role of the administrator in various types of licensed child
care facilities. Topics include program, fiscal, licensing, personnel,
legal, and management aspects of children’s programs. Includes participation
in budget development, time management, observation of decision-making,
and leadership styles in various programs, development of program philosophy,
and staff evaluation.
C D 262
Adult Supervision in 3.0 Fa/Spr
Child Development Programs
Prerequisites: C D 050, C D 051, faculty permission.
This course offers the student an opportunity to gain knowledge about supervising
adults in the workplace. Topics in the class include interpersonal communication
techniques, adult learning theory, leadership skills, professional collaboration,
and personnel assessment in the early childhood education field. Students
will apply their knowledge in relevant projects and papers.
C D 289
Internship in Child Development 1.0-6.0 Fa/Spr
This course is an internship offered as 289A-E for 1.0 to 6.0 units respectively.
You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Provides
direct experience in agencies, institutions, or work settings appropriate
to the application of Child Development background and training.
C D 292
Child Development Practice: 3.0 Fa/Spr
Children and Families
Prerequisites: BIOL 118 or BIOL 103; C D 050, C D 051, C D 152, C D 153,
C D 192; HCSV 260 or NFSC 025; PSY 202; senior standing; faculty permission.
Provides experience in child development programs or community service
agencies emphasizing children and families. Enhanced Internet course—Web-CT
Internet access is required for this course. 1.0 hour lecture, 4.0 hours
workshop.
C D 295
Senior Seminar in Child Development 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: BIOL 118 or BIOL 103; C D 050, C D 051, C D 152, C D 153,
C D 192; NFSC 025 or HCSV 260; PSY 202; senior standing; faculty permission.
An in-depth examination of issues in child development theory, research,
and practice. These areas include program practices, government policies,
program evaluation techniques, professional ethics, collaboration, case
management, effective communication, leadership styles, self evaluation,
and professional responsibilities (e.g., reporting child abuse, advocacy).
Students also complete their reflective portfolios as part of the course
requirements.
C D 295H
Senior Seminar in 3.0 Fa/Spr
Child Development-Honors
Prerequisites: BIOL 118 or BIOL 103; C D 050, C D 051, C D 152, C D 153,
C D 192; NFSC 025 or HCSV 260; PSY 202; senior standing; acceptance in
undergraduate honors program; faculty permission.
This seminar integrates the views and research of various disciplines concerned
with the developing child. Emphasis will be on physical, cognitive, personality,
and social development of the child in relationship to the family, community,
and society. Students will complete their senior honors project, which
will culminate in a paper appropriate for publication and a public presentation.
C D 299H
Honors Independent Study 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: C D 050, C D 051, C D 152, C D 153; NFSC 025 or HCSV 260;
faculty permission.
Independent study resulting in a piece of scholarly or creative work involving
substantial research to be completed and publicly presented. This will
be the first course taken in the year-long honors program in the major
and is open only to undergraduate honors students.
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