Associate in Science Degree in Child Development
2021-2022 Map
Total Units: 32 - 47
Term 1
12.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF 14: Child Growth and Development | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the major physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between developmental processes and environmental factors including abuse and neglect. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (C-ID CDEV 100). |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | FN-2 will satisfy the Natural Science requirement for an associates degree. | |
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| English Composition (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3.00 - 6.00 | Math Placement varies, may be satisfied by high school coursework | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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Term 2
12.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF 40: Observation and Assessment | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children's development and learning. Students will use observation data to inform and plan supportive and developmentally appropriate learning environments and experiences. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be explored, along with strategies for collaborating with families and professionals. This course includes 25.5 hours of participation with young children in the Butte College Child Development Center or an approved early childhood Mentor classroom. (C-ID ECE 200). |
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| CDF 63: Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age eight years. Students will examine a teacher's role in supporting development and fostering the joy of learning for all young children using observation and assessment. An overview of learning domains includes: language, social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative. The course will provide the student the opportunity to develop, prepare, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum for young children. This course includes 25.5 hours of lab in an approved (Butte College or Mentor) program. (C-ID ECE 130). |
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| Area C Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 6.00 | Not necessary if Math Competency was satisfied through college coursework. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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Term 3
7.50 - 12.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| SOC 8: Introduction to Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a sociological analysis of contemporary issues in family life, including historical and recent changes and the socio-cultural and economic forces shaping these changes. Cross-cultural analysis will also be considered. (C-ID SOCI 130). |
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| PSY 41: Socio-Cultural Context of Psychological Development | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines psychological developmental theories emphasizing social and cultural influences on motivation, social-emotional and intellectual development. Exploration will emphasize how children are socialized from within the family, school, peer-groups, religious groups, media and communities. Psychological dynamics of power and sexual orientation are examined and how these influence individuals across lower socioeconomic environments and underrepresented groups as well as American Indian, Asian, Latin, Middle Eastern and Black cultures. |
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1.00 - 5.00 | Not necessary if FN-2 was chosen for the major. | |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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Term 4
0.50 - 1.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | CDF-12 recommended for the Child Development permit. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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