Certificate in Child and Family Studies
2021-2022 Map
Total Units: 15
Term 1
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF 12: Child, Family, and Community | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is an examination of the process of socialization on the interrelationship of family, school, and community and emphasizing historical and socio-cultural factors. (C-ID CDEV 110). |
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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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| CDF 91: Parenting in Today's Society | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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. |
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| CDF 93: Strengthening Families | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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. |
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| FN 8: Maternal and Child Nutrition | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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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Notes:
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.