CD 106 - Child Growth and Development

    Recent Professors
    GGallogly@riohondo.edu, klynch@riohondo.edu, mandrade@riohondo.edu, groque@riohondo.edu, AVentura@riohondo.edu, tstewart@riohondo.edu, egomez@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of CD 106
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course provides an overview of human growth from conception to adolescence. The theories of development relevant to life through the teenage years are introduced, and the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of these early stages of life are addressed. This course is appropriate for students preparing for a profession working with children and their families, or those interested in furthering their understanding of child and adolescent development. This course is also designed to meet the Department of Social Services Classification DS1 and applies toward the State of California Title 5 requirement for the Child Development Permit.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:25am, Mon Wed 3:35pm–5:25pm