CDFS 201 - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

    Recent Professors
    Melina Simonds, Michele Gordon Johnson, Holly Buckley, Amy Marques Iscold
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CDFS 201
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    Examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains. Identifies developmental milestones, and evaluates individual differences, for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasizes interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Applies knowledge of development and major theoretical frameworks to children at various stages in a variety of settings. Required for teachers in all early childhood education programs as a part of the 12 units for the Child Development Permit and licensing requirements for the State of California.
    Usually Held
    Tue 9:30am–10:50am, Mon 4:25pm–5:50pm, Thu 10:15am–11:40am, Wed 9:30am–10:50am