CHD 001 - Child Growth and Development

    Recent Professors
    Sandy McKeithan, Joyce Ponce, Tami Colon, Mytra Nguyen-Vu, Veronica Portillo, Vandana Laal, Roopali Born, Willy Kwong and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    3–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course is a study of typical and atypical child growth and development in the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development from conception through adolescence. There is an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors within the family, cultural, and societal context. Students observe children using investigative research methods, evaluate differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. This course fulfills requirements as a core course for Title 22 licensing and the Child Development Permit Matrix. C-ID CDEV 100
    Usually Held
    Wed 7:00pm–8:25pm, Mon 6:15pm–10:20pm, Mon 6:30pm–9:00pm, Mon 6:30pm–9:40pm