Child Development Courses

Child Development Courses:

• Start with the 4 Core Classes:
• CD 110 - Child Development 
• CDEC 111 - Principles and Practices In Early Childhood Education
• CDEC 112 - Early Childhood Education Curriculum
• CDEC 113 - The Child, Family and Community
• Total for this section = 12 units 
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• Plus these 4 required courses:
• CD 124 - The Child in the Diverse Society
• CD 139 - Observation, Assessment, and Positive Guidance of Childhood Behavior
• CDEC 161 - Nutrition, Health and Safety in Children's Programs
• CDEC 164 - Early Childhood Education Practicum
• Total units up to this section = 24 units
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• And 6 units of electives (choose 2 of the following courses)
• CDEC 62 - Exploring Creative Art Expression by Children
• CDEC 63 - Early Childhood Experiences in Language Arts and Social Sciences (Spring only)
• CDEC 65 - Music and Movement for Young Children (Fall only)
• CDEC 173 or 174 - Early Childhood Education Occupational Work Experience (3 or 4 units)
• CDEC 133 - Early Childhood Experiences in Math and Science
• CDEC 230: Adult Supervision
• CDIT 151 - Infant and Toddler Development (Fall only)
• CDIT 152 - Infant and Toddler Programs (Spring only)
• CDSE 50 - Survey of Special Education
• CDSE 52 - Special Education Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs (Spring only)
• Total units for Certificate = 30 or 31