Certificate in Child and Family Studies
2018-2019 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/Community | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of the socialization of the developing child in today's society, emphasizing the important influences of family, community, school, and historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. (C-ID CDEV 110). |
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| CDF-14: Child Growth/Development | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the major physical, psychosocial and cognitive/language 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. 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 & Child Nutrition | 3 | ||
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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.