Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size45 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteIt is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is designed for students interested in working in children's programs and educational settings, and addresses the similarities, variety, and multiplicity found within programs and educational settings for young children, school age children, and adolescents. Topics covered include family values, culture, race, gender, social class, sexual preference, language, and abilities. Focus also is placed on developmental appropriateness in addressing diversity, parental perspectives, and the effects of diversity on the domains of development. This course meets the Department of Social Services (DSS) Classification Indicator DS 3 and applies towards the State of California Department of Education Title 5 Child Development Permit. 