Course Offerings

Conversion Grid for Course Numbers (effective 2002)


CLDDV 48A,B - FUNDAMENTAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT MAJORS 1-2 units
Formerly listed as CLDDV 50A, B
Recommended for success: enrollment in at least one of the Child Development
courses Emphasis on developing fundamental communication skills including reading comprehension, preparation of written assignments, and spoken communication specific to the terminology utilized in the field of child development. Credit in this course may not be used to satisfy Child Development requirements for graduation from Modesto Junior College. Class can be completed a maximum of four times, for a maximum of 8.0 units, combined between 48A and 48B. Lecture.

CLDDV 101 - INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES 3 units
Recommended for success: ENGL 50
History and development of educational programs for young children, infant through school-age. Completion of an educational plan, field observation of children, positive guidance techniques, and program philosophies and applications. Lecture.

CLDDV 103 - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3 units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 245)

Recommended for success: ENGL 50
Infancy, childhood, and adolescence, including prenatal and birthing: physical,
cognitive, social, emotional, and atypical development. Discussion of current research and application. Lecture.

CLDDV 104 - CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - CONCEPTION THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD - 2 units
Recommended for success: ENGL 50
First half of CLDDV 103 - Conception through early childhood, including prenatal and birthing: physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and atypical development. Discussion of current research and application. Lecture.

CLDDV 105 - CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - LATE CHILDHOOD THROUGH LATE ADOLESCENCE - 2 units
Recommended for success: ENGL 50
Second half of CLDDV 103 - Late childhood through late adolscence: physical,
cognitive, social, emotional, and atypical development. Discussion of current research and application. Lecture.

CLDDV 107 - INTRODUCTION TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 278)
Recommended for success: ENGL 50
Study of appropriate play, aesthetic and learning experiences including program content, use of materials and equipment and guidance of children's experiences in developmentally appropriate fashion; techniques of meeting physical needs of children. Principles of learning, models of curricular philosophies and programs and integration of domains of development will be integrated. Discussion of cultural contexts, variations in development and inclusion of children with special needs. Lecture.

CLDDV 109 - CHILD - FAMILY - COMMUNITY 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 249)
Understanding a child in the context of that child's family and community. Focus on resources and programs serving families with children. Impact of societal influences on children and their families. Lecture.

CLDDV 110 - SOCIAL RECREATION LEADERSHIP 2 Units
Also offered as REC 110
Introduction to and application of recreation and leisure leadership techniques in group situations including social recreation. Lecture.

CLDDV 121 - GUIDANCE OF YOUNG CHILDREN 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 246)
Recommended for success: CLDDV 101, or CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and
CLDDV 105 Developing effective relationships with young children through positive guidance practices. Identification and application of appropriate guidance techniques. Lecture.

CLDDV 122 - LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 253) 
Prerequisite: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105, and CLDDV 121
Development and evaluation of the learning environment for infants and toddlers including goals, programs, materials, and equipment and interaction of children, staff, and families. Lecture. 

CLDDV 123 - LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 247)
Recommended for success: CLDDV 101, or CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and
CLDDV 105 Development and evaluation of the learning environment for young children including physical environment, curriculum, goals, materials, and equipment. Exploration of the interaction of children, teachers, and families, and how those interactions affect programs and children's development. Lecture.

CLDDV 125-INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 251)
Prerequisite: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105
Emotional, social, and cognitive needs of infants and toddlers including health,
developmental characteristics, special needs, and quality group care. Department of Social Services Regulations in infant care. Lecture.

CLDDV 127B,C,D,E-INFANT / TODDLER PRACTICUM 2-5 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 252)
Prerequisite: CLDDV 101, or CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105;
TB clearance is required. A hands-on practical experience of planning developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers. Includes teaching in an infant/toddler environment while utilizing positive and nurturing guidance techniques, and evaluating developmental levels of the children through authentic observational assessment. CLDDV 130 - Supervised Field
Experience - may NOT be used as a substitute for lab practicum. Class may be completed for a maximum of 10 units. Lecture / Laboratory.

CLDDV 128B,C,D,E-PRESCHOOL PRACTICUM 2-5 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 248)
Prerequisite: CLDDV 101, or CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105;
TB clearance is required. A hands-on practical experience of planning developmentally appropriate activities for young children. Includes teaching in a preschool classroom environment while utilizing positive and nurturing guidance techniques, and evaluating developmental levels of the children through authentic observational assessment. CLDDV 130 - Supervised Field Experience - may NOT be used as a substitute for lab practicum. Class may be completed
for a maximum of 10 units. Lecture / Laboratory.

CLDDV 129B,C,D,E-SCHOOL-AGE PRACTICUM 2-5 Units
Prerequisite: CLDDV 101, or CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105;
TB clearance is required. A hands-on practical experience of planning developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children. Includes hands-on experience in a classroom environment while utilizing positive and nurturing guidance techniques, and evaluating developmental levels of the children through authentic observational assessment. CLDDV 130 - Supervised Field Experience - may NOT be used as a substitute for lab practicum. Class may be
completed for a maximum of 10 units. Lecture / Laboratory.

CLDDV 130B,C,D-SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE 2-4 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 260)
Fingerprint and TB clearances are required.
Designed to combine experience in an infant, toddler, preschool, school-age care facility, or K-12 classroom with an expansion of skills or knowledge acquired at a site of employment on a paid or volunteer basis. Provides an orientation to the structure of work experience education and develops specific knowledge and skills related to employment situations through the accomplishment of goals. 75 paid hours or 60 volunteer hours of related work
experience are required for the 2-unit class; 150 paid hours or 120 volunteer hours of related work experience are required for the 3-unit class; 225 paid hours or 180 volunteer hours of related work experience are required for the 4-unit class. This course may NOT be used as a substitute for lab practicums. Class can be completed a maximum of four times, for a maximum of 16.0 units, Lecture / Field Experience.

CLDDV 150-ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 250)
Prerequisite: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105
Laws governing private and public children's centers in California. Aspects of records, reports, health and safety, finances, staff management, children's programs, space, equipment, and parent-community relationships from the administrator's point of view. Lecture.

CLDDV 151-ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 270)
Prerequisite: CLDDV 103, CLDDV 150, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105
An advanced course for directors and site supervisors in child care programs. Staff development and leadership techniques. Fiscal, advocacy, and current issues will be explored. Lecture.

CLDDV 154-ADULT RELATIONSHIPS AND MENTORING IN SCHOOLS 2 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 264)
Prerequisite: CLDDV 101; CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105
Impact of staff interaction upon children and other adults in the classroom environment. Roles and functions of adults as professionals. Lecture.

CLDDV 160-ATYPICAL DEVELOPMENT 3 units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 277)
Recommended for success: ENGL 50; CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV
105 Examines the interaction of genetic, biological, and environmental influences in the prenatal, natal, and postnatal environment that contribute to the development of the atypical child. Identification of a variety of special needs in children from birth to 12 years of age. Factors influencing development will be explored including family, community, and culture as the child is included in all environments. Lecture.

CLDDV 163-WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 3 Units
Introduction to inclusion of children with special needs, from infancy to adolescence in the school and community. Includes laws and policies. Emphasis on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development for the child with disabilities in care and educational settings. Collaboration with parents as partners and methods for working with professionals. Lecture.

CLDDV 165—CHILDREN AT RISK 3 Units
Recommended for Success: ENGL 50
Examines risking conditions for prenatal, infants, and young children including prenatal drug exposure, very low birth weight, serious congenital infection, congenital anomaly, low Apgar scores at birth, and other potential neurologic problems. Introduces the characteristics and effects of major childhood stress, including parental divorce and remarriage, parental illness and death, childhood illness and disability, child abuse and family violence, and parental incarceration. Field trips may be required. Lecture.

CLDDV 167 — OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT 3 Units
Prerequisites: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105, or CLDDV 245
Recommended for Success: ENGL 50
Observation as a means of assessing developmental levels of infants, young and school age children. Introduction of various informal, formal, normed, standardized, and valid assessment and screening tools. Integration of observation techniques to perform reliable screenings and assessments to create a portfolio to be presented to parentsField trips may be required. Lecture. 

CLDDV 201-HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES IN PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 3 Units
Universal health precautions and other health and safety practices for children's programs. Health and safety requirements mandated by county and state, including injury prevention, infant and child first aid and CPR (successful completion will earn student the Red Cross certificates in First Aid and CPR), prevention of infectious disease, caring for ill children, and recognizing signs of child abuse. Lecture.

CLDDV 231-OVERVIEW OF FAMILY CHILD CARE 3 Units
(Formerly listed as FAMLF 331)
Selected topics related to family child care including, but not limited to, securing a license from California Department of Social Services, interpersonal relations, business management, program development, policy formulation, health, safety, nutrition, food practices, child guidance, and environmental maintenance, including utilization of a rating schedule. Lecture.

CLDDV 232-HEALTHY CAREGIVER 3 Units
(Formerly listed as FAMLF 330)
Selected topics related to the professional growth of the family child care provider including interpersonal skills, communication styles, prevention of burn-out, and strategies for career success. Lecture.

CLDDV 244-OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF CHILDREN 1 unit
Prerequisite: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105, or concurrent enrollment Study of children in a natural setting, how they develop, and the process by which developmental change takes place. Lecture / Laboratory.

CLDDV 253-TODDLER AND INFANT ENVIRONMENTS 2 units
Prerequisite: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105, and CLDDV 121
Concurrent Enrollment: CLDDV 127 Development and evaluation of the learning environment for infants and toddlers including goals, programs, materials, and equipment and interaction of children, staff and families. Lecture.

CLDDV 262-DIVERSITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 Units
Recommended for success: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105
An overview of biases in the classroom. Development of a diverse curriculum and environments for young children. Lecture.

CLDDV 266-MENTOR SEMINAR 1.2 Unit
Beginning Early Childhood Mentors attend seminars to explore issues related to their role as supervisors of early childhood student teachers. Seminar content will be individualized to meet the needs of each mentor. Class can be completed a maximum of four times, for a maximum of 2.0 units. Lecture.

CLDDV 267-DIRECTOR SEMINAR 1 Unit
Directors, site supervisors and other administrators of early childhood programs attend monthly seminars to explore issues related to professional duties. Seminars will include quality improvement efforts, advocacy, supervision and mentoring of colleagues. Seminar content will be individualized to meet the needs of participants. Class can be completed a maximum of four times, for a maximum of 4.0 units. Lecture.

CLDDV 271-HEADSUP! READING - 1 1 Units
Prerequisite: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105, or CLDDV 350
Research-based principles and practices for providing children birth through age five a strong foundation in early reading and writing within a developmentally appropriate approach. Part 1 of a three part series. Lecture.

CLDDV 272-HEADSUP! READING - 2 1 Unit
Prerequisite: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105, or CLDDV 350
Research-based principles and practices for providing children birth through age five a strong foundation in early reading and writing within a developmentally appropriate approach. Part 2 of a three part series. Lecture.

CLDDV 273-HEADSUP! READING - 3 1 Units
Prerequisitie: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105, or CLDDV 350
Research-based principles and practices for providing children birth through age five a strong foundation in early reading and writing within a developmentally appropriate approach. Part 3 of a three part series. Lecture.

CLDDV 274-EARLY LITERACY 3 Units
Recommended for success: CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105
Research-based principles and practice for literacy; reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking development in an early childhood education setting. Field trips may be required. Lecture.

CLDDV 279 - HEADSUP! READING 1, 2, 3 3 Units
Research-based principles and practices for providing children birth through age 5 a strong foundation in early reading and writing within a developmentally appropriate approach. Lecture.

CLDDV 280 - SCHOOL- AGE DEVELOPMENT 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 275)
A study of the developing child during the school-age years. Developmental characteristics of school-age children, influences on behavior and learning, and the fundamentals of planning and implementing curriculum in programs serving school-age children and their families. Lecture.

CLDDV 281 - SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM 3 Units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 276)
The fundamentals of planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum for programs serving school-age children and their families. Developing and providing age appropriate activities, environment, and relationships in the context of an integrated and active curriculum. Lecture.

CLDDV 290 - BRAIN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MUSIC AND MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES 3 units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 365)
Prerequisites: ENGL 50, CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105
The brain and its connection to motor skill development in young children. Non-competitive group games, movement programs, and educational fitness. Lecture.

CLDDV 291 - CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 3 units
(Formerly listed as CLDDV 364)
Prerequisites: ENGL 50, CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105
Develop, implement, and analyze creative experiences in the young child's learning process. Lecture.

CLDDV 292 - MATH AND SCIENCE CURRICULUM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 3 units
Prerequisites: ENGL 50, CLDDV 103, or CLDDV 104 and CLDDV 105
Study of math and science exploration by young children. Evaluation and development of appropriate math and science activities and materials. Discussion of variations in developmental levels, inclusion of children with special needs, and respect of cultural differences. Lecture.

CLDDV 350 - THE YOUNG CHILD 2 units
Basic concepts of growth and development of young children. Evaluating learning experiences for young children based on development. Lecture.
Child Development

CLDDV 357 - CURRENT ISSUES: CHILD CARE DIRECTORS 1 unit
Study of current issues and planning decisions facing directors of child care programs; examination and analysis of new and proposed state regulations. Lecture.

CLDDV 366 - CURRENT ISSUES: INFANT/TODDLER TEACHERS 1 unit
Study of current issues in creating infant/toddler environments, evaluating development,and parent interaction. Lecture.

CLDDV 367 - CURRENT ISSUES: PRESCHOOL TEACHERS 1 unit
Study of current issues in creating preschool environments, evaluating development,and parent interaction. Lecture.

CLDDV 368 - ADAPTING PRESCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CHILDREN1 unit
Recommended for success: CLDDV 161
Adapting preschool educational programs to include exceptional needs children.
Observation of children with exceptional needs to assess development and plan
activities. Lecture.

CLDDV 369 - CHILDREN AT RISK 1 unit
Understanding the impact of prenatal exposure to drugs and violence on children and families. Strategies to assist teachers, family child care providers, foster parents and other professionals in meeting needs of children prenatally exposed to drugs. Lecture.

CLDDV 370 - ISSUES IN CHILDREN'S NUTRITIONAL HEALTH 2 units
Also offered as FDNTR 370
Overview of entry level skills in the child nutrition program including sanitation, record keeping, and food production. Role and responsibilities in providing menus for children and youth which comply with budgetary parameters and meet their nutritional, social and emotional needs with sensitivity to culturally diverse foods. Lecture.

FAMLY 131 - FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 3 units
The family and its interpersonal relationships, the formation and development of the family, adjustments within the family, the family cycle, parenthood, marriage enrichment, dissolution of marriage and remarriage, exploratin of resources to strengthen the family. Lecture.

FAMLY 143 - LIFE MANAGEMENT 3 units
Current changes in society which influence life management skills including: changing family structures, values, conflicts, and multiple role issues. Decision making and resource management skills are required to successfully meet the challenges facing society today. Field trips may be required. Lecture.

FAMLF 160 - FAMILIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN CULTURES 1 unit
Also offered as ANTHR 160
A survey of basic value concepts of Southeast Asian cultures; their origin, and resulting impact on family structure, child raring, marriage practices, religion, folk medicine and education. Overview of the interplay between Southeast Asian social and cultural values and their counterparts in American society. Lecture.

FAMLF 161 - FAMILIES IN LATIN AMERICAN CULTURES 1 unit
Also offered as ANTRR 161
A survey of basic value concepts of Latin American cultures; their origin, and resulting impact on family structure, child raring, marriage practices, religion, folk medicine and education. Overview of the interplay between Latin American social and cultural values and their counterparts in American society. Lecture.

FAMLF 242 - PARENT INVOLVEMENT 3 units
Recommended for Success: CLDDV 245
Experience in promoting increased parent involvement and parent education in community programs. Field trips required/Other

FAMLF 355A,B - THE CHILD IN THE FAMILY ½, 1 unit
Influences of the family and school on the growth and development of the child from the parental stage through the early childhood years. Community resources that impact children. Two maximum units. Lecture.

FAMLF 390 - THE PROCESS OF PARENTING 1/2 unit
Discussion of child growth and development related to parenting. Background for understanding parent-child relationships. Required parents whose children are enrolled in the MJC Child Development Lab. Four maximum completions. Lecture.

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