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Human Development 116B Programming for Infants and Toddlers (DS4) Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture, 3 Laboratory total. Prerequisite: Human Development 107 with a minimum grade of C. Focuses on the implementation of quality, developmentally appropriate, infant/ toddler programs, including curriculum, environment, planning and interactions among staff, children, and parents. Cultural sensitivity to the diversity of staff and families within such programs will be addressed. Meets licensing requirement. With Human Development 116A, this course fulfills Infant/Toddler Specialization for Child Development Master Teacher permit.
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Human Development 120 Development of the School Age Child (DS5) Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. An examination of the physical, cognitive, personality, and social development of children between the ages of five and twelve years. Attention will be paid to the scientific study of middle childhood, developmental trends, and issues of diversity. Not offered every semester. Human Development 121 School Age Child Care Activities (DS5) Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Prerequisite: Human Development 120 with a minimum grade of C. Focus on school age creative activities, including planning and implementing an appropriate before and after school curriculum. Attention will be paid to integrating academics, recreation, and creative activities suitable for school age child care programs. Human Development 200 Computer Literacy for Early Childhood Educators Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. An introduction to computer concepts and digital camera use strategies for child development teachers which will allow them to understand and evaluate the impact of technology as it relates to growth and development of children and developmentally appropriate practices. Basic knowledge and practice in computer operation, word processing, internet operation and research, email, and selecting software applications will be included.
Human Development 205 Exceptionality and Special Needs in Human Development Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Study of diseases and disorders found in children resulting in exceptionality, including intellectual disability; visual, speech, and hearing impairments; behavior disorders, learning disabilities; and physical and health impairments. Human Development 208 Working With Families of Children With Special Needs Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Prerequisite: Human Development 205 with a minimum grade of C. This course will provide teachers, intervention assistants, administrators, and parents the tools necessary to support families of children with disabilities and other special needs in early childhood and school age programs. Techniques, strategies and resources will be provided to support children in a natural and/ or inclusive educational setting and to empower the advocacy of parents. Human Development 210 Creative Music Experiences for Young Children Unit(s): 2.0 Class Hours: 32 Lecture total. Explores musical expression through songs and ballads, the elements of music, and diverse types of instruments as used in the early childhood curriculum. Includes the study of musical growth and development in young children and the use of music as a classroom management tool. Human Development 214 Creative Art Experiences for Children Unit(s): 1.5 Class Hours: 16 Lecture, 24 Laboratory total. Emphasizes the child’s (ages 2 through 8 years) ability to represent and expressively use art media. Includes theoretical as well as practical application and role of the adult in fostering creativity. Human Development 215 Administration of Early Childhood Programs: Level I (DS6) Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Application of the basic principles for the establishment, operation, supervision and evaluation of early care and education programs. Suggested preparation: 12 units in Human Development.
Human Development 216 Administration of Early Childhood Programs: Level II (DS6) Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. An examination of the complex role of the administrator of early care and education programs in the areas of establishing and maintaining program quality, selecting, hiring, and supporting staff, establishing and facilitating parents, advisory and community relations, and operating a fiscally sound program. Suggested preparation: 12 units in Human Development. Human Development 220 The Child as Victim Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Exploration of battered, molested, and neglected children from five vantage points: child, law, parents, social services and educator (same as Counseling 220). Human Development 221 (C-ID ECE 230) Teaching in a Diverse Society Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Examination of the development of social identities in diverse societies, and implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs, classrooms, and teaching. Classroom strategies will be explored, emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches, selfexamination, and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media and schooling. Human Development 229 Brain Development and Learning Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. This class explores the development of the brain for children birth through adolescence, and how behavior and learning are affected. Brain-based learning strategies will be used to teach new ways of approaching learning, including how to understand diverse learning styles. This course is designed for educators, parents, and students or anyone interested in knowing more about how the organ of learning, the brain, operates.