About the Program
(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) Students who earn a certificate in Child and Family studies develop skills that are valued by employers. Certificate holders may begin careers as assistant health educators, early intervention/special education assistants, family service workers, family advocates, family support specialists, home visitors, parent educators/trainers, social services caseworkers, strengthening families trainers, youth workers and other services providers for community agencies that serve children, families, and communities.
Program Requirements
Program Goal: CTE
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: CHILDFAMSTUDIES.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Describe the development, roles, and interaction patterns of children, youth, and families within their social systems.
Identify dimensions of diversity in children, youth, and families and recognize oppressive forces that hinder their positive development.
Describe the foundational health and nutritional needs of children 0-8 years of age.
Demonstrate professional standards of ethical conduct working with families.
Assume the role of change agents regarding issues, policies, & community needs that affect children, youth, and their families.
Identify current trends and issues in parenting the child.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course provides an understanding of the processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children???s development, birth through adolescence. (C-ID CDEV 110).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (C-ID CDEV 100).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course applies child development research to inform best parenting practices. Students will learn about social and cultural trends of parental practices including the usage of community resources. Topics covered include parenting styles, education, physical/social-emotional and sexual abuse, substance abuse, youth culture, media impact and parenting a special needs child.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course examines the roles and responsibilities of professionals collaborating with families. An emphasis is placed on current trends and issues with families parenting children between the ages of 0 to 13 years of age. Topics include family growth and development, family structures, challenges confronting the contemporary family, and strategies to strengthen families.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course examines the nutrition required for optimal physical and mental development of children from conception through adolescence. Topics include the nutritional requirements of pregnant and lactating women, infants, children, and adolescents, social and cultural influences on optimal nutrition, and the ability to recognize and manage developmental feeding disorders.
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Contacts
Lisa Gunn, Chair
(530) 895-2423
Department Office: AHPS 251
(530) 895-2542
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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